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TN:133 Jack Antonoff (Bleachers)

Mar 29, 2024

Producer and musician Jack Antonoff from Bleachers discusses studio magic, unconventional mixing techniques, and his songwriting process with host John. Topics include using random instruments, unique panning strategies, and emotional crafting of songs. The conversation touches on balancing parenthood and music productivity, and the significance of collaboration and artistic vision in creativity.

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Jack Antonoff

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Quick takeaways

Experimenting with diverse instruments and effects enhances the music creation process.

Communication among band members is crucial to creating dynamic musical dialogues and textures.

Utilizing stereo panning and vocal processing plugins adds depth and dimension to songs.

Innovative production techniques like mixing acoustic and synthetic instruments create a modern sound.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Bleachers and Jack Antonoff's Musical Journey

Jack Antonoff, known for his work with Bleachers and Taylor Swift, delves deep into his musical journey, from his early band days to the evolution of Bleachers. Working with a range of artists like Lana Del Rey and the 1975, Jack's musical influences shine through in his creations, leading to his unique sound and approach to music production.

Embrace the Unstructured Flow

01:17

Less Can Be More in Sound Design

00:52

Embrace the Unexpected to Create Unique Soundscapes

01:34

Embrace Experimentation for Creative Momentum

01:27

Introduction

4min

Exploring the Creative Process and Inspirations Behind Music Production

23min

Unconventional Panning and Creating Wide Soundscapes

10min

Navigating Opinions and Introducing Tape It Sponsor

4min

Exploring the Evolution of a Song

21min

Innovative Sampling Techniques for Modernizing Band Sound

2min

Exploring the Emotional Crafting of a Song

20min

The Creative Process and Future Vision

5min

Exploring the Power of Collaboration and Shared Intentions in Creativity

3min

John catches up with producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jack Antonoff of Bleachers to discuss how he wrote, recorded, and produced the band’s latest album ‘Bleachers’.

Having grown up performing, song writing, and producing bands throughout his teenage years, Jack first saw mainstream success as part of the band Fun, and their global hit track ‘We Are Young’. Since then, he has gone on to co-write and produce records for some of the biggest artists of the past decade, including Lorde, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, and Taylor Swift. Among his numerous awards and accolades, he was named Producer of the Year at the Grammys for three consecutive years.

Throughout the conversation Jack discusses his song writing process, from stories of the studio magic that occurs when picking up random instruments, to the unusual mixing and panning techniques he uses to help make parts feel big (rather than actually being big).

Tracks discussed: Call Me After Midnight, Jesus Is Dead, We’re Going To Know Each Other Forever

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