Embrace Experimentation for Creative Momentum

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Embrace Experimentation for Creative Momentum

Exploration and experimentation are crucial for creativity, allowing artists to achieve different feelings and sounds without relying solely on additional vocals. Quick decision-making is emphasized; when inspiration strikes, it's best to act swiftly and discard what doesn't resonate. Automation and on-the-fly adjustments to the elements in a track can enhance the creative process, reinforcing the importance of being responsive to the music as it develops.

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John catches up with producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jack Antonoff of Bleachers to discuss how he wrote, recorded, and produced the band’s latest album ‘Bleachers’.

Having grown up performing, song writing, and producing bands throughout his teenage years, Jack first saw mainstream success as part of the band Fun, and their global hit track ‘We Are Young’. Since then, he has gone on to co-write and produce records for some of the biggest artists of the past decade, including Lorde, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, and Taylor Swift. Among his numerous awards and accolades, he was named Producer of the Year at the Grammys for three consecutive years.

Throughout the conversation Jack discusses his song writing process, from stories of the studio magic that occurs when picking up random instruments, to the unusual mixing and panning techniques he uses to help make parts feel big (rather than actually being big).

Tracks discussed: Call Me After Midnight, Jesus Is Dead, We’re Going To Know Each Other Forever

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