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Music Production Podcast
#341: Snakes of Russia, Sound Design, and Process with Joseph Holiday
Oct 4, 2023
Joseph Holiday, a music producer and sound designer, discusses his workflow and process for his new album, including experimenting with distortion and saturation. He also talks about the importance of taking breaks, gaining perspective, and incorporating real-life experiences and sounds in music production. Joseph explores sound design, collaborations, and the appeal of trailer music. He shares insights on live performance and where to find more information about Snakes of Russia.
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- Joseph emphasizes the importance of creating music that feels nostalgic yet doesn't rely too heavily on a specific musical era.
- Joseph reamps his synth parts through guitar amps and speakers to add character and distortion to his recordings.
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Creation of True Surrender
Joseph Holiday, who creates music as Snakes of Russia, discusses the process of creating his album 'True Surrender'. He emphasizes the importance of making music that feels nostalgic yet doesn't lean too heavily on a particular musical era. Joseph highlights his love for saturation and distortion, using techniques like reamping his synth parts through guitar amps and speakers to add character to his recordings. He also shares his preference for a dirty and messy sound, believing that imperfections and flaws in music give it a unique charm.
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