Goldthrone On the Making Of “Scale It Down”
What was the creative process like for this particular "Scale It Down?"
The creative process is always the same for our songs. Our guitarists write something and then we build from that. For Scale It Down it's no different. Guitarist, Jack Curtin, wrote the chords for this one and then we all learned it at band practice. Scale It Down quickly became a band favourite from its staunchy head-banging feel to its anthemic ending.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for "Scale It Down?"
Recording Scale It Down was a joy for us. Although it was recorded when the rest of the album was recorded, it still has its many demo versions before that process so it was nice to get it recorded properly.
What has been one of your favorite memories along the path to making "Scale It Down?"
One of our favourite memories is definitely playing this song live for the first time. Playing a new song to a crowd is always daunting, you never know the reaction you're going to get and thankfully, it was a good one for Scale It Down.
Where do you find inspiration for your songs or musical ideas?
As a band who are interested in lots of genres, we draw inspiration from all corners of the industry. Our vocalist, Tim, is a producer, so he added more to the track for the recording than we play live was definitely a good thing for the overall sound of the single. The song still translates its anthemic feeling during a live set.
Could you share some of your musical influences and how they have shaped your sound?
Some of our musical influences include Teenage Wrist, Turnstile, Silverchair, Sleep Token, and Audioslave. It definitely isn't limited to them, as a band we listen to so many genres, from Jazz to heavy metal, so we tend to draw inspiration from everywhere we can!
