This podcast episode takes the hosts back to their time in a band, discussing old recordings and their meanings. They also cover topics such as workout routines, lockdown impact, craft beer, adapting theater to film, admiration for Reggie Watts and band performances, cassette tapes, collaboration within jams, a fence, photo and regret, trapped feelings in mythology, play discussion, creating a swamp-like song, reminiscing about recording sessions, dealing with listeners, recording percussion instruments, moving a drum set, dusty attic memories, and analyzing familiar songs.
Filming theater productions cannot fully capture the essence of a live performance.
The arts scene in Winnipeg has faced challenges during the pandemic but remains optimistic.
The fundamental differences between theater and film lie in the live experience and recorded medium.
The band sears tears showcased their musical exploration and improvisation skills in their songs and EP.
Deep dives
The Challenges of Filming Theater
Steve Fermignac explains that filming theater productions is challenging because it doesn't capture the same magic as live performances. The energy and experience of being in the room with actors is lost in translation to a screen. He believes theater is about creating real experiences happening in the moment, while film captures something that has already happened. Although it could be an interesting exercise, he doesn't believe filming theater productions can fully capture the essence of a live performance.
The Arts Scene in Winnipeg
Steve Serschy and Steve Fermignac discuss the arts scene in Winnipeg. They mention various local craft breweries and their favorite beers. They also touch on the challenges faced by the arts community during the pandemic, with live performances and events being canceled. Steve Serschy mentions his nephew's musical endeavors and some virtual arts festivals that have taken place. Despite the current difficulties, they remain optimistic that the arts scene will bounce back and thrive again.
The Differences Between Theater and Film
Steve Fermignac explains the fundamental differences between theater and film. He highlights that theater is a live experience, happening in the moment, while film is a recorded medium. Theater relies on the energy and interaction between performers and the audience, creating a unique atmosphere and connection. Film, on the other hand, uses various camera angles, editing, and visual techniques to manipulate and guide the viewer's experience. While there may be ways to adapt theater for the screen, the essence of each medium remains distinct.
Summary of Jelly Bean Single
The Jelly Bean single was recorded on a four-track cassette tape, with the track 'Happiness Eats' showcasing experimentation with reverb effects. The song 'El Canal' features guitar and drum tracks by Clint Wong and Adam Brooks. The changing string jam, a short instrumental track, incorporates bamboo sticks and bass. The overall sound is reminiscent of post-rock and showcases the band's early exploration with different sounds and textures.
Summary of the podcast episode
The podcast episode discusses the songs and musicality of a band. It explores the importance of their jamming and improvisation skills. The episode also delves into the creation process of their songs, their inspirations, and the challenges faced. It highlights specific tracks from their EP, providing insights into the lyrics and the musical elements within each song.
The Importance of Musicality and Jamming
The episode emphasizes the band's strength in musicality and their proficiency in jamming. It suggests that their musicality and instrumentation were well received by audiences, while their songwriting skills had room for improvement.
Exploring the Songwriting Process
The podcast episode delves into the band's songwriting process and reflects on the choices made in their music. It discusses the desire to create more songs out of their jamming sessions and the exploration of different musical elements and structures. The episode also shares personal anecdotes and stories related to the songs and their meanings.
Overview of the podcast episode
The podcast episode features discussions about various songs created by the band sears tears. The hosts delve into the background stories behind each song, sharing insights into the songwriting process, lyrical content, and musical elements. They also reflect on their experiences as a band and the development of their sound over the years. The episode covers two albums, a single, and an EP, showcasing a wide range of musical styles and themes. Throughout the conversation, the hosts provide anecdotes, personal reflections, and explanations of the creative choices behind their music.
In a manner of speaking, this episode has been twenty years in the making.
Today’s episode takes me back to the time when I was a rock drummer in Winnipeg, Canada. I have with me today two friends and bandmates from that time, Steve Baria and Stephen F, who were the guys I first played with in a band that actually played somewhere other than the house. Today, after a bit of catching up between me and Stephen F, who left Winnipeg about a month before I did, and a bit of a talk about what it’s like to raise a child, we then get into the very big heart of what today’s episode is all about: listening to our old recordings and commenting on how they came together, were put together, and ultimately, what they meant then and now.
This episode is probably the longest to date but I don’t think it’s a problem given the ability to easily skip ahead. It can, however, be separated into a few parts:
–Part 1: Introductions and Hellos and… how to raise a child
–Part 2: Jellybean Single
–Part 3: Life After… EP