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Song Creation Process
- James Root created "Unsainted" by combining riffs he wrote at home with jams with the drummer while touring.
- Producer Gregg Fiddleman helped him organize these melodies in the studio into a coherent song.
Keep Guitar Playing Organic
- Avoid over-intellectualizing guitar playing to keep music organic.
- Let the song guide you in crafting riffs that emotionally fit rather than strictly following theory.
Jamming and Drumming Experiments
- James Root and drummer Jay Weinberg jammed by layering riffs and beats to experiment with song structure.
- Jay tried varied drum styles ranging from simple to complex, honing parts to fit the song.