The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Beat freak in residence (Friends)
Nov 3, 2023
This week’s guest is Breakmaster Cylinder, a musician renowned for his eclectic podcast sounds that blend diverse genres. He opens up about his unique musical journey, sharing influences from polka to technical death metal. The conversation dives deep into the joy of sound sampling, creative challenges in music production, and playful rivalries within the industry. Listeners will also enjoy anecdotes reflecting on nostalgia's role in songwriting and insights on the effects of AI in creativity.
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Fan to Collaborator
- Adam Stacoviak was a fan of Breakmaster Cylinder before they met.
- An email led to a collaboration and an exclusive music library for their podcast.
Unique Sound
- The podcast's unique music library is considered their "secret sauce."
- It gives them a distinct sound no other podcast can replicate.
Billie Jean Inspiration
- Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" was inspired by Hall and Oates's "I Can't Go for That."
- Jackson admitted this but the band was fine with it.