Breakmaster Cylinder, the beat freak in residence, joins the podcast to talk about making beats, music inspiration, and behind-the-scenes of their latest albums. They discuss their unique approach to creating music for the podcast, merging songs as an homage, and the challenge of creating music without actual melodies. The hosts also delve into topics like fame in the music industry, building projects, Sia's evolution, Foley in audio engineering, and reflections on life and work.
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Quick takeaways
Breakmaster Cylinder enjoys re-scoring movies and creating his own music and sound effects for videos on coding and technology.
Breakmaster Cylinder's favorite tracks on Next Level by Changelog Beats are 'Dracula's Purse' and 'Castlevania Intro', which showcase his love for creating complex and engaging music.
Breakmaster Cylinder draws inspiration from video game music and its ability to set a mood and create a captivating experience for listeners.
Deep dives
Re-scoring Mad Max: Fury Road
Breakmaster Cylinder has a project where he re-scores the car chase scene from Mad Max: Fury Road, erasing all the audio and creating his own music and sound effects. The process is time-consuming but incredibly fun, and he plans to continue working on it.
Creating Music for YouTube
Breakmaster Cylinder has a YouTube channel where he creates music and uploads videos. He has done projects like re-scoring Mad Max: Fury Road, creating music for videos on coding and technology, and more. He believes in saying yes to most opportunities and enjoys the creativity and freedom that comes with making music.
Favorite Tracks on Next Level by Changelog Beats
Breakmaster Cylinder's favorite tracks on Next Level by Changelog Beats include 'Dracula's Purse' and 'Castlevania Intro', which is the opener of the album. He especially loves 'Dracula's Purse' and enjoys creating complex and engaging tracks for listeners to enjoy.
The Joy of Creating Unique Sounds
Breakmaster Cylinder discusses the thrill of using droid sounds and sound libraries to create unique and captivating audio. By incorporating different voice changes and atmospheric elements, Breakmaster Cylinder adds depth and enhances the overall experience of a podcast.
Creating Music Inspired by Video Games
Breakmaster Cylinder shares his love for video game music and discusses the inspiration he draws from games like Super Mario 3 and Castlevania. He highlights the ability of video game music to set a mood and create a captivating experience for the listener. Breakmaster Cylinder also touches on the upcoming albums 'Dance Party' and 'After Party' and the unique genres and styles he is exploring.
We’re joined this week by the beat freak in residence himself, the mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder. Listen along as we talk about how we make our beats, what inspires us for our music, and some behind the scenes on our latest albums.
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