Tape Notes TN:137 IDLES, Kenny Beats & Mikko Gordon
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May 30, 2024 IDLES' Bowen, producer Kenny Beats, and engineer Mikko Gordon discuss the making of the album 'TANGK'. They share insights on love and gratitude themes, team breakouts, dubious covers, and unexpected inspirations beyond their usual domains. The trio talks about utilizing different expertise and experience between LA and London studios while sharing witty stories and moments from the creative process.
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Collaborative Production of TANK
- Bowen from IDLES, Kenny Beats, and Mikko Gordon discuss the collaborative production of the album "TANK".
- It involved a unique blend of experiences with Nigel Godrich also producing and different studios being used.
Inspiration and Initial Demo for "Roy"
- Mark Bowen was inspired by Chico Hamilton's song "El Murs" and Roy Orbison's music when writing "Roy".
- The demo, initially in 5/8 time, was deemed "insanely on the nose" by Joe Talbot, prompting changes.
Time Signature Conflicts for "Roy"
- Joe Talbot insisted on changing "Roy" to 6/8 for better danceability.
- This led to creative conflicts and experimentation with different time signatures, adding to the song's unique character.