Tape Notes TN:109 SG Lewis (Live)
Song Inspired by Real Romance
- SG Lewis wrote "Lifetime" inspired by a friend's real-life romantic story told around a dinner table.
- This spontaneous moment sparked the song's heartfelt lyrics and theme of long-lasting love.
Producers Should Try Singing
- Everyone can sing a little; the key is gaining confidence and using production tools to make vocals bearable.
- Producers should try singing themselves to expand creative expressive control over their music.
Hear Bass on Small Speakers
- Adding high-frequency content to bass helps it cut through on small speakers lacking sub-bass, like iPhones.
- This technique improves bass perception across diverse listening environments without muddying the mix.
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In this special live episode, John heads to Mother Advertising to chat with returning guest SG Lewis about how he wrote, recorded, and produced his new album ‘AudioLust & HigherLove’.
Starting writing after taking ten days off music making and getting bored, Sam reflects on the times spent with his collaborators in the studio and on exotic retreats, sharing the sparks of songwriting inspiration that came from their stories and lives.
In this all-round production masterclass, we’re treated to a deep dive into Sam’s process of updating sounds and processing techniques from past eras for a modern audience, as well as mixing tips including the best ways to make a kick and bass punch over iPhone speakers.
Listen to find out why the phonetics of lyrics are so important, how to create a convincing fake vocoder, and what some of the most effective ways are to gain confidence as a singer when you’re not a singer.
Tracks discussed: Lifetime, Call On Me, Something About Your Love
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