FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music Franz Ferdinand - Alex Kapranos & Bob Hardy (2022)
Mar 11, 2022
Join Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy of Franz Ferdinand as they discuss their journey from formation to fame, reflecting on their unique sound that blends dance music with rock. They share stories of performing at Glastonbury and the nerves that come with it. The duo reminisces about songwriting, the influence of The Beatles, and their greatest hits compilation. They also dive into the emotional impact of line-up changes and their new musical direction with songs like 'Curious' and 'Billy Goodbye.' It's a vibrant look at over 20 years in the music scene!
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From Being Dropped To Playing For Joy
- Alex describes being dropped by a label and then making music purely for joy with Bob in his kitchen.
- Bob recalls joining at 21 with no instrument experience and being convinced to try music.
The Lineup Swap That Clicked
- Alex remembers a lineup swap (Paul and Nick) that revealed something special in the band's sound.
- He explains they mixed dance dynamics with raw rock and kept trying new ideas in the kitchen and rehearsal rooms.
Use Dance Dynamics In Rock
- Franz Ferdinand aimed to apply dance-music arrangement and dynamics inside a raw rock band performance.
- Alex says it's the technique of dance music, not the electronic sound, that they wanted to transfer to rock.
