Andrew Tasselmyer discusses collaborations, Octatrack influence, jazz background, self-releasing, and workspace setup in a vibrant conversation on creativity and music production.
Collaborations with Chris Bartels led to 'Duets', showcasing creative process dynamics.
Strategies for music release emphasized unique promotion avenues in oversaturated market.
Introduction to ambient music and gear preferences like Octatrack and iPad in shaping sound.
Deep dives
Collaboration with Blurstemm
Andrew Tasselmeyer discusses his collaboration with Chris Bartels as Blurstemm, focusing on how their track came about from a single hotel neon single and evolved into the album Duet's, highlighting the creative process and their continued collaboration dynamics.
Album Release Strategy and Music Industry Challenges
The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of music release strategies, touching on the challenges faced in the modern music industry where the constant influx of new releases makes it difficult for artists to stand out, emphasizing the importance of finding unique avenues for promoting music effectively.
Influence of Ambient Music and Gear Preference
Andrew Tasselmeyer reflects on his introduction to ambient music during his college years through a music history class, particularly focusing on Brian Eno's work, highlighting the profound impact of human recommendations in discovering new music. Additionally, he shares insights on his preferred gear such as the Octatrack and iPad, emphasizing the versatility and creative potential offered by these instruments in shaping his sound.
Creativity in Music Production Process
The podcast discusses how the process of creating music involves starting ideas together and working on them collaboratively. The speakers emphasize the importance of working as a trio to shape up ideas, track names, albums, and mixing techniques. Despite facing challenges in finding time to be physically together due to geographical distances, they emphasize the value of shared creativity and the impact of the live performance aspect on their music.
Value of Record Labels in Music Industry
The conversation delves into the significance of record labels in the current music landscape. The speakers highlight that labels play a crucial role in curating quality music and providing a reliable source for discovering new artists. They express a preference for trusted labels that showcase a clear vision and intention in their curation. The discussion underscores the value of being associated with established labels, emphasizing the importance of curated content over algorithm-driven music discovery platforms.
Welcome back to Season 3 of We All Speak In Poems. Today we're chatting with Andrew Tasselmyer, discussing his recent collaborations, including the album 'Duets' with Chris Bartels as Blurstem. and his experience working with Fluid Audio. Andrew shares his experimental approach in his new album 'Diary' and the influence of the Octatrack in his music production. He delves into the creation of 'Piano Frameworks' and his background in jazz, funk, and post-rock music. We also discuss his introduction to ambient music, the influence of a music history class, his work with Hotel Neon and his solo releases. He also talks about the value of labels, his approach to self-releasing, and his workspace setup.
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