Tape Notes is a podcast about the art and craft of music production. Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk about the highlights of their collaboration in the studio. Their conversations lift the lid on every stage of the creative process, from kindling the first spark of a song idea, through decisions on style and instrumentation, to finessing the final product. Full of fascinating anecdotes, the conversations also feature early demo versions and stems from the original session recordings. The result is a unique insight into the working methods of some of the most innovative and exciting talents in music.
What this show covers
music productionstudio gearLizzy McAlpineAngelsongwritingDistance in Staticelectronic musicBonobo
What listeners will find here
Inside Lizzy McAlpine’s Angel with the team who built its intimate sound
Lizzy McAlpine joins producers Mason Stoops and Taylor Mackall and engineer Omar Akrouche to unpack how Angel was written, recorded, and produced. The conversation gets into vocal production, layered guitars, harmonies, instrumentation, and the final Pro Tools sessions behind tracks including Peach, Two Elevens, and Our Strange Ways.
Bonobo breaks down Distance in Static, from vocal treatment to humanized drums
Bonobo joins John to unpack how Distance in Static was written, recorded, and produced. Simon Green digs into collaborations, vocal processing, strings, drum feel, and the gear behind tracks including Me and You, Fire on the Water, and Talk to Me.
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