LUKE TANGERINE On the Making Of ‘Interstellar Radio’
Can you share any interesting or unique musical elements or production techniques used in 'Interstellar Radio?’
Of course. There are a lot of sound design behind this album. Most sounds you can hear in this album are created and designed with analog synthesizers. I used granular synthesis techniques to produce the unique sounds. For example, fun fact: the beat for the track “Enceladus” I just recorded my coffee machine and redesigned it in a drums alike sounding background beat.
What was the initial spark or idea that led to the creation of 'Interstellar Radio?’
I am a serious lover of astrophysics. The scientific literature and movies inspired me to create this album. Just imagine - if another civilisation exists in our universe, do they also love and create music? Do we able to communicate with them using music instead of language? I
What did you enjoy most about making 'Interstellar Radio?’
I tried to bring some 80s aesthetic to my album and mix it with some modern vibes. Interstellar Radio is not just an album, it is a musical and emotional journey. And I really enjoyed to tell this story using sounds.
Can you describe your typical creative process when composing music? How do you usually start a new piece?
Sometimes I just wake up and have a melody or beat idea in my head, or I just have an emotion and try to describe it in my music. I try to tell stories in my mind without lyrics using only sounds, melodies, and chord progressions.
Do you have a personal favorite among your compositions? What makes this piece special to you?
I love them all, it's a lot of work behind each piece. Maybe my favourite is “Exoplanet” - it is dark and romantic, discreet and emotional at the same time, it has some rock spirit and 80’s alike melody. Just hear this song, i am really proud of it.
Floyd Joynes On the Making Of “Arrival”
What was the creative process like for this particular single "Arrival?"
The creative process for Arrival was very organic. I entered into a flow state and the music just poured out of me.
What was the initial spark or idea that led to the creation of "Arrival?"
What led to the creation of Arrival was the initial desire to create a meditative, ambient type track. I started off with some pads/strings and the rest of it just flowed out of me.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for this single?
The most memorable moment for me was when I felt like the production was done and I pulled a drum machine to experiment with different kick patterns. Before I knew it, the 2nd half of the song was born. It's essentially a meditation type track and film score combined!
Are there any future plans or projects related to this single that you're excited about?
This is the first single for my upcoming Album "Kaleido Dreams" which is set to release at the end of August.
How do you continuously grow and evolve as an artist?
What helps me expand and grow as an artist is me continuously striving to learn my instruments better and listening to music that stretches me and inspires new ways of creating.