Songwriting Malpractice
EP #99 Ian MacKaye Part 1 (Minor Threat & Fugazi)
May 18, 2023
Ian MacKaye discusses his archival work and the decisions made by Fugazi early in their career. They also talk about digitizing tapes, challenges with uploading shows, creating and supporting music projects in the digital world, working with tapes, archiving flyers and early musical influences, and their approach to songwriting and playing instruments.
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Quick takeaways
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying independent and not signing with major labels to maintain control over their work and artistic integrity.
- The speaker highlights the significance of documenting and archiving music as a way to capture history and allow future generations to appreciate and analyze it.
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Influence of the Cramps on Starting a Band
After seeing the Cramps perform in 1979, the speaker became inspired to start a band. The raw energy and confrontational nature of punk rock resonated with them, and they felt that they could play simple songs like the Cramps, as they were already able to play a few songs on one string of the guitar. This experience sparked their desire to be in a rock band and propelled them to form a band with their friends.
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