- 19
- Episodes
- 2021
- First episode
About Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song
Electric Lecture: Story of a Song is a podcast following the independent record making process for the alternative and rootsy-pop outfit, Electric Lecture. Writing and recording from their studio in Los Angeles, Greg Ansin and Bronson Taalbi make up the frontline of the band. This behind the scenes access to their collaborative songwriting process offers incredible insight into the world of writing, demoing, and tracking. Join them as they take their songs to Bopnique Studios for the final production stages with massively talented producer, Anthony J. Resta and master mixing engineer, Karyadi Sutedja. The sounds you’ll hear will be otherworldly, and the side-tracked stories along with the many helpful tips and tricks from seasoned professionals, you’ll be left informed and inspired.
- Publisher
- Gregory Ansin
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 20 Jul 2021
- Latest episode
- 24 Apr 2022
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
24 Apr 2022
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 18
In this episode Bronson and Greg take a break and start a new song.
10 Apr 2022
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 17
In episode #17, we continue working on our new song; The theme song for our podcast and our band, Electric Lecture. We first experiment singing through some guitar pedals before abandoning the idea and moving onto recording what becomes our chorus vocal. After a minute finding the right notes and harmonies, the chorus line starts taking on its shape. Next we start thinking about lyrics for our second verse. Beginning with the idea to flip perspective from teacher to student. “Constant learner, seeker of knowledge” Greg suggests. “Guys like Tim Pierce, until he can’t play, he’ll be psyched by some pedal or some new thing” This is what we’re striving to capture in the song, the constant pursuit of music and that spark of inspiration we feel when we learn and when we get it right. Once we zone in on our topic and start feeling connected to it, the lyrics for this verse seem to come very quickly. “I’m on a tone quest, always searching. The perfect lyric, and a tambourine.” As the song starts sounding more full, we try to be even more intentional and cautious when adding any more tracks. Bronson hears a vocal response and we decide it adds to the song instead of cluttering it. We double it. Finally, we take a listen through the demo of our song before the next part of the process, bringing the tracks to the remarkable, Anthony Resta and Karyadi Sutedja, to be further produced and mixed. Thank you for listening to episode #17 of our podcast, Electric Lecture: Story of a Song. Please reach out to us if you have any comments, suggestions, and/or questions. We would love to hear from you! Below are links to products mentioned in the episode: Boss VO-1 (https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=C7MkDVg1WYq-mNeKEi9YP2IixiA-L2IWKaYvyoaiuC5DSutHPAQgDEAIguVQoAmDJ3uiGyKOQGaABod7m_gPIAQHIA9ggqgReT9CRckGMU2jhG9HSs3z-C422e--SrHamKRXMqJt0eUIgXIZgFiFyZ_2CDVep8VWfXMB1a7c0omWXsEHy2m2JazUXXFCIxSgkFf2MVnS31ui3kMejJZfFFVidrtzYn8AE7ISO_vQCgAWQTogF9ey3_COgBlmAB8ehmQGIBwGQBwGoB6a-G6gHuZqxAqgH89EbqAfu0huoB_-csQKoB8rcG6gHzaOxAqAIoZynBLAIAdIIDBACIIQBMgKCQDoBAJoJL2h0dHBzOi8vdmludGFnZWtpbmcuY29tL2Jvc3Mtdm8tMS12b2NvZGVyLXBlZGFssQlTFUKVKrp2IbkJUxVClSq6diH4CQGKCsQBaHR0cHM6Ly90cmFja2luZy5kZWVwc2VhcmNoLmFkbHVjZW50LmNvbS9hZGx1Y2VudC9SZWRpcmVjdG9yP2t3aWQ9ZHNhLTU1NzM2OTY5NDg4eDEwMDEyMjQ2MDc4MHg5NjU2MjAyODY5JmFkaWQ9NDI2NDUwNTUxNDYzJmRldmljZT1jJmxvY2F0aW9uPTkwMzEyMDEmcmV0YWlsZXI9dmludGFnZWtpbmdhdWRpbyZ1cmw9e3VuZXNjYXBlZGxwdXJsfZgLAeALAaoMAggBuAwB6AwGghQECD0SANAVAZgWAfgWAYAXAZIXCBIGCAEQAxgD&ae=2&ved=2ahUKEwjX-p7o2I_3AhV3KEQIHQUJBZYQ0Qx6BAgnEAE&dct=1&cid=CAASFeRopYUszIM567r8byo-IJZpB4B0qw&dblrd=1&sival=AF15MEBYQWpf1siW2a83nNA407uF4NDZf3n7CEQMDxQbXCcTNrZTYusDyIzgNaCDSFrv7pZ50asDpipvKecj806if-IKSuWqhzZIeSGXBccxXBRoUE2b_Bc_1XqlK5yTMFG9qUMU0SborWhRoLGwob2GpVqt1csPZF-mQvmArlbZ2GbslPOQvY3PFemvyWSq0jMOWpq_S5jh&sig=AOD64_2CgTs5K9e7hAenG_yqka7QHdIrvA&adurl=https://vintageking.com/boss-vo-1-vocoder-pedal) Box of Metal (https://www.zvex.com/guitar-pedals/box-of-metal-guitar-effects-pedal) by ZVEX Effect
27 Mar 2022
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 16
In this episode we get started on a new song. The Electric Lecture Theme Song! We set out to make this track different from others we’ve done. Starting with a very fast and rough acoustic guitar track (something to play to), Greg takes that home and adds some electric guitar (a distinct sounding Silvertone). Already the song is taking on a quality that we love. After adding drums we start talking about vocals and whether or not to even add any. This being the theme song for our podcast and our band in general, we held onto the possibility of it being an instrumental. We discuss adding some background vocals or maybe singing a melody with no lyrics. We quickly come up with an idea for the background vocals and once we start recording them, some other melodies develop and we find ourselves writing lyrics. “Maybe we could convince people that... guitar is cool again” Bronson jokes. We talk a lot during this part of the process about our topic. We think of metaphors and share stories that are somewhat related. This helps us develop some groundwork for what our song will be about. Greg mentions hanging out with Jeff Gray (previous collaborator and part of the Electric Lecture team) and asked him what he thinks we should name the song. Jeff suggested using the word “architecture” when talking about the song. Like “architecture of a song”, and almost immediately the lyrics for our chorus come, “Architecture of an Electric Lecture.” We come up with our melody and how to fit the lyrics in and move right onto our verse. “I’ll be your teacher, a sonic architect, put it together moving brick by brick.” In talking a little more about lyrics and how sometimes changing “me” to “us”, or “you” to “they” can make a line feel more appropriate for the song. “Us” and can be more unified and empowering while “me” or “you” can be more personal and impactful in that way. Before finishing this episode, we record the vocals for the second verse we just finished writing and move through them pretty quickly. This ends episode #16 of The Electric Lecture Podcast. Thank you for listening and remember to reach out to us if you have any comments, suggestions, and/or questions. We would love to hear from you!
13 Mar 2022
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 15
In this episode Bronson and Greg listen to stems of the final mix.
16 Jan 2022
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 14
In this episode Anthony and Karyadi finished the mix.
2 Jan 2022
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 13
In this episode Anthony and Karyadi continue to mix
19 Dec 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 12
In episode 12 of the Electric Lecture podcast, Anthony Resta and Karyadi Sutedja continue to mix our song “Beam Me Up.” Starting with some guitars. Anthony explains his decision to cut a 12 string guitar part during the verse, “It was confusing something for me. When I hear that (12 string guitar), the banjo, and the vocal, it’s not helping me focus on the message.” Greg agrees, “Without a doubt.” In finishing this episode, Karyadi explains explains their analog summing process with the Dangerous Music (https://www.dangerousmusic.com) summing mixer. “Some people say theory don’t hear the difference but I hear the difference and I like it and I use it because we have it.” Karyadi says referring to an ongoing debate on analog summing. Everybody laughs. “You don’t need to defend yourself” Greg reassures Karyadi. Auto-Tune by Antares (https://www.antarestech.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8ICOBhDmARIsAEGI6o30JBI8SyhpiusbotHS8QIwjzBz7auU_V3lxONftnBRcKeV9_M7v_UaAg-3EALw_wcB) - https://www.antarestech.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8ICOBhDmARIsAEGI6o30JBI8SyhpiusbotHS8QIwjzBz7auU_V3lxONftnBRcKeV9_M7v_UaAg-3EALw_wcB (https://www.antarestech.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8ICOBhDmARIsAEGI6o30JBI8SyhpiusbotHS8QIwjzBz7auU_V3lxONftnBRcKeV9_M7v_UaAg-3EALw_wcB) The Solina (https://www.vintagesynth.com/arp/string.php) - https://www.vintagesynth.com/arp/string.php (https://www.vintagesynth.com/arp/string.php) Sunset Sound (https://realitone.com/products/sunset-strings) - https://realitone.com/products/sunset-strings (https://realitone.com/products/sunset-strings)
5 Dec 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 11
For episode 11 of our podcast, we’re at Bopnique Studios (https://www.bopnique.com/about) in Laurel Canyon with the massively talented producer, Anthony J. Resta, and masterful engineer, Karyadi Sutedja. We start by asking Karyadi what he’s listening for when he first sits down to mix the song. He says he’s mostly listening to the vocals and what they’re doing. “Also making quick assessments like ‘I might need to tune this’ or ‘the timing pocket isn't quite there but I get what it’s trying to do’ kind of thing” Karyadi says. Greg mentions that the most important element of the song is the vocals and Anthony agrees. Pronunciation and syllables are important and people have to understand your message. “They should just get it. If they have to try hard or think about it then you’ve failed at something.” Before finishing this episode, we hear Anthony and Karyadi go through more guitars and make some simple but very effective arrangement edits. Karyadi gives a great tip on recording with effects pedals like reverb and delay. “You almost want to make it ten percent softer than you think it should be. Because when you mix it’s almost inevitable that you’re going to compress that signal to make it pop. If you have a loud echo or reverb, that’s gonna take over before the actual signal which is why you want to compress it in the first place.” LinnDrum (https://www.vintagesynth.com/linn/linn2.php) - https://www.vintagesynth.com/linn/linn2.php (https://www.vintagesynth.com/linn/linn2.php) Slate Trigger (https://stevenslatedrums.com/trigger-2-platinum/) - https://stevenslatedrums.com/trigger-2-platinum/ (https://stevenslatedrums.com/trigger-2-platinum/)
21 Nov 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 10
In this episode Bronson and Greg finalize the new song before sending it off to Anthony and Karyadi to mix.
7 Nov 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 9
In this episode Bronson and Greg continue work on the new song. They tackle writing the words for the first verse.
24 Oct 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 8
We’re happy to be joined again by Jeff Gray (friend and co-writer of this song) for Episode 8 of our podcast, Electric Lecture: Story of a Song. This session starts off with Greg showing us the demos he put together from the day of writing and recording song structures on acoustic guitar. The first one grabs our attention and Bronson sings the chorus melody remembering it coming with the song on the first day of writing. We immediately get to work writing the rest of the song. Starting with a simple part on the 12 String Guild acoustic guitar. Next, we think about vocals. We hum melodies together while listening through the demo and ramble about the arrangement. Eventually, we start discussing what the song should be about. We talk about going in the direction of a love song. Jeff says, “Some people have had enough of silly love songs”. Then he throws out a line about gas on Venus that scientists found earlier in 2021 which is conducive to life. “Hitch a ride on one of these asteroids that's coming close to earth.” Jeff says. “Get me outta here. REALLY get me outta here.” You can tell that we love the direction he’s going in. Bronson responds to listening back to that part of the tape with, “When you started talking, I noticed I stopped talking and I could hear myself getting excited.” Jeff then explains a book he’s reading about cataclysms and spaceships coming to earth to rescue people from them. Then he says, “The only reason we know about this is because some people refused the ride.” “There we go.” respond Bronson and Greg. These become the underlying theme for the song and we spend the majority of this session chasing words and phrases that live up to these initial lines. We end the day with our chorus finished and a great setup to the rest of the song. “I wanna ride until I get home, another sun shining down on a stone.” Thank you for listening to episode 8 of our podcast and feel free to reach out to us with your questions and comments.
10 Oct 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 7
Welcome to season two of our podcast, Electric Lecture: The Story of a Song. For episode one, we’re here commentating with our good friend and co-writer of our next song, Jeff Gray. Jeff Gray is somewhat of a riffmaster; in these first clips you’ll hear how we got this song started and how we managed to harness his riffs for the greater good. We listen through the first demo of our new track, but first, we briefly touch on the importance of being “always in record”, and how synthesizers (specifically mentioning the Roland JP-8000 (https://www.roland.com/us/products/jp-8000/)) can morph into unexpected new sound if left on for long stretches of time. This ends episode #7 of our podcast, Electric Lecture: Story of a Song. Below are links to products mentioned in the episode: Martin 000X1AE (https://www.martinguitar.com/search?q=000X1AE&search-button=&lang=default) - https://www.martinguitar.com/search?q=000X1AE&search-button=&lang=default (https://www.martinguitar.com/search?q=000X1AE&search-button=&lang=default) Ableton (https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/) - https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/ (https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/) Music Man Bass (https://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses) - https://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses (https://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses) Guild (https://guildguitars.com) - https://guildguitars.com (https://guildguitars.com) Elektron Digitone Keys (https://www.elektron.se/products/digitone-keys/) - https://www.elektron.se/products/digitone-keys/ (https://www.elektron.se/products/digitone-keys/) Roland JP-8000 (https://www.roland.com/us/products/jp-8000/) - https://www.roland.com/us/products/jp-8000/ (https://www.roland.com/us/products/jp-8000/)
26 Sept 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 6
Episode 6 is the season one finale. Here we listen through the stems of our completed song, “Street Caviar” and get right into the drums. They sound incredible and much is added to our iOptigan (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101) and room mic’d drum kit. Yet somehow Anthony and Karyadi managed to make use of several (five plus) distinct drum sounds and they all flow fluently together while also using contrasting rhythms to define sections and help them build. The auxiliary percussion itself is impressive in how hard it all grooves. How well the entire track grooves together is a strong testament to Karyadi and Anthony’s ears and time spent. Thank you for listening to season one of our podcast, Electric Lecture: The Story of a Song. The process of making this first season taught us so much and we hope it left you inspired to create. In the coming episodes and seasons, you’ll hear how much this adventure of creating and finishing a song can change track to track. Please feel free to reach out to us regarding all things musical. Questions and comments from our listeners are important to us developing and guiding the show. Thank you and rock on! Below are links to products mentioned in the episode: iOptigan (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101) Kurzweil PC3LE6 (https://kurzweil.com/pc3le6/) - https://kurzweil.com/pc3le6/ (https://kurzweil.com/pc3le6/) Chordion (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chordion-musical-instrument-midi-controller/id552182095) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chordion-musical-instrument-midi-controller/id552182095 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chordion-musical-instrument-midi-controller/id552182095)
24 Sept 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song - Trailer
Greg and Bronson give a overview of the first song in their podcast.
12 Sept 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 5
We’re here again at Bopnique Studios for episode #5 of the Electric Lecture Podcast. Right away we get a glimpse into the floor tom overdubs on our pre-chorus. Anthony tries a couple variations before finding his groove and it culminates in a dramatic build for our fun and playful chorus to respond to. We love these contrasting transitions and they set up each section perfectly. Anthony adds a lot to the groove of the song with auxiliary percussion like shakers, claps, tambourines, and a clave pattern on the cowbell that really brings the party to the bridge. Before wrapping up this episode, we take a minute to praise two incredible modern rock bass players, Tom Commerford (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Commerford) of Rage Against The Machine and Chris Wolstenholme (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Wolstenholme) of Muse. Lastly, we listen to the final mix, talk a little about where the title “Street Caviar” came from, and turning negatives into positives through song. Below are links to products mentioned in the episode: Crash of Doom (https://zildjian.com/fx-crashes-of-doom.html) - https://zildjian.com/fx-crashes-of-doom.html (https://zildjian.com/fx-crashes-of-doom.html) Banjo Ukulele (https://kalabrand.com/collections/banjo-ukulele) - https://kalabrand.com/collections/banjo-ukulele (https://kalabrand.com/collections/banjo-ukulele) Brainworx Vertigo VSM Saturation (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/vertigo_vsm-3.html) - https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/vertigo_vsm-3.html (https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/vertigo_vsm-3.html) FabFilter Saturn Saturation (https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in) - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in (https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in)
29 Aug 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 4
Welcome to Episode #4 of the Electric Lecture podcast. When we left you last, Anthony and Karyadi of Bopnique Studios (https://www.bopnique.com/about) were deep into the mix of “Street Caviar.” In this episode, we hear them start their day by sharing some files anthony had worked on staying late the night before. Next, we get a pro mixing tip from Karyadi. He explains a cool trick to help our snare drum and acoustic guitar (two very prominent instruments in this song) both stay prominent without becoming overwhelming. He does this by sidechaining a gate on the acoustic guitar, keyed by the snare drum. This causes the acoustic guitar to duck out when triggered by the snare drum accents. We also hear a really cool phaser sound on the harmonising guitar break, which Karyadi explains is actually the Valhalla Delay (https://valhalladsp.com/shop/delay/valhalladelay/) set very short and modulating for the phaser sound. Karyadi says, “Sounds like a Mu-Tron (https://mu-tron.com/vintage-musitronics/mu-tron-bi-phase/) only more 3D.” Anthony says he also loves Arturia (https://www.arturia.com)’s Phaser Bi-Tron (https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/modulations-bundle/phaserbi-tron) saying it sounds “Just like the real thing” When giving this song to Anthony and Karyadi, we left it completely open ended for Anthony to compose something of his own. We get to hear them put together something very special for this song. “I wanted to go off into the sunset with a celebration…. It seemed like a part of the story that needed to be there.” Anthony says before getting to work on a massively inspired NOLA breakdown section. We get to hear him and Karyadi make decisions in the mix on what to leave and where to leave it. This is a very cool part of the process because where it ends up is seamless and we get great insight on some of the steps that got it there. Followed by a conversation on how bands like Yes and The Beatles spliced different recordings together to build songs. Below are links to products mentioned in the episode: Valhalla Delay (https://valhalladsp.com/shop/delay/valhalladelay/) - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/delay/valhalladelay/ (https://valhalladsp.com/shop/delay/valhalladelay/) Arturia (https://www.arturia.com) - https://www.arturia.com (https://www.arturia.com) Mu-Tron (https://mu-tron.com/vintage-musitronics/mu-tron-bi-phase/) - https://mu-tron.com/vintage-musitronics/mu-tron-bi-phase/ (https://mu-tron.com/vintage-musitronics/mu-tron-bi-phase/) Phaser Bi-Tron (https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/modulations-bundle/phaserbi-tron) - https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/modulations-bundle/phaserbi-tron (https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/modulations-bundle/phaserbi-tron)
15 Aug 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 3
Episode 3 takes place at Bopnique Studios (https://www.bopnique.com/about) in Laurel Canyon. This is the beginning of our collaboration with producer Anthony Resta and engineer Karyadi Sutedja on “Street Caviar”. As you will hear throughout this episode, sometimes their moves are subtle and sometimes they’re dramatic, but the sum equals magic. They start by labeling sections of the song. Next, they listen to the “meat and potatoes” elements such as: vocals, drums, bass, and guitar. Muting and unmuting these instruments and others throughout this initial process helps them understand the format and basic landscape for the song. They then like to establish an understanding with the artist about which direction they’d like the song developed in, and what artists and songs they personally love. This is an important step in the process; To understand the artist’s ultimate goal so they can provide the right experience. “A lot of that happens even before recording. I’ll talk to the artist and find out what their favorite records are. What's really big out there now that you’re jealous of?” answers Anthony. Greg and Anthony have worked together for 20+ years so in the case of Electric Lecture, most of these influences and sonic goals are mutual from the beginning. “We’ve been doing this so long, we can impress ourselves all day.” laughs Anthony and Karyadi. “But it’s not about us.” Says Anthony. “It’s about getting the artist to that next level that they’re trying to get to.” Below are links to products mentioned in the episode: iOptigan (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101) AKG 414 (https://www.akg.com/support/C414+B-ULS_.html) - https://www.akg.com/support/C414+B-ULS_.html (https://www.akg.com/support/C414+B-ULS_.html) Reason (https://www.reasonstudios.com) - https://www.reasonstudios.com (https://www.reasonstudios.com) MPC 3000 (https://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/mpc3000.php) - https://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/mpc3000.php (https://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/mpc3000.php)
1 Aug 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 2
In our second episode we get right into lyrics for the new song, yet to be named, “Street Caviar”. We start with some imagery driven lines and a general agreement to pursue the party vibe. Then fill in more meaningful undertones and start to uncover what our song will be about. The first half of this episode sums up what was close to 6 hours of writing for our second verse. This was one of those cases where the lyrics were on the tip of our tongue but we still had to labor for them. Everytime a new line comes, it charges us up to find the next. Below are links to products mentioned in the episode: Guild T-Bird (https://guildguitars.com/g/s-200-t-bird-in-antique-burst/) - https://guildguitars.com/g/s-200-t-bird-in-antique-burst/ (https://guildguitars.com/g/s-200-t-bird-in-antique-burst/) FATBEE (https://www.beetronicsfx.com/products/fatbee-overdrive) - https://www.beetronicsfx.com/products/fatbee-overdrive (https://www.beetronicsfx.com/products/fatbee-overdrive) Boss SY-1 (https://www.boss.info/us/products/sy-1/) - https://www.boss.info/us/products/sy-1/ (https://www.boss.info/us/products/sy-1/) Electro Harmonix Soul Food (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-Harmonix/Soul-Food-Overdrive-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-1385135781772.gc?cntry=us&source=4SOS0DRBA) - https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-Harmonix/Soul-Food-Overdrive-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-1385135781772.gc?cntry=us&source=4SOS0DRBA (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-Harmonix/Soul-Food-Overdrive-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-1385135781772.gc?cntry=us&source=4SOS0DRBA) AKG 414 (https://www.akg.com/support/C414+B-ULS_.html) - https://www.akg.com/support/C414+B-ULS_.html (https://www.akg.com/support/C414+B-ULS_.html)
20 Jul 2021
Electric Lecture - The Story of a Song Episode # 1
In this first episode of the Electric Lecture podcast, we make quick with the introductions and get right into our first song, “Street Caviar.” With a final sum of over 100 hours spent on this song from inception, to the final mix; there’s endless things to discuss and reminisce on. What better place to start at than the beginning. In the case of “Street Caviar”, the beginning process was a little unconventional. It all started with the iPad app, iOptigan (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ioptigan/id1143470101) . After landing on a loop and finding the right tempo, we start adding elements like keyboard and guitar; still trying to find some inspiration and direction for the song. We try some funky guitar and even explore the “Motor Booty” patch on the Kurzweil PC3LE6 (https://kurzweil.com/pc3le6/) Keyboard before we decide to leave the funky mindset. The session picks up steam when we decide to pursue a more Black Sabbath (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qanF-91aJo) driven guitar part. Instead of Tony Iommi’s famous Gibson SG (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SGTI21VE--gibson-tony-iommi-sg-special-vintage-cherry?mrkgadid=3344196793&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=bass&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700058100046509&lid=92700058100046509&ds_s_kwgid=58700006436060623&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=781937105198&product_id=SGTI21VE&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9031015&creative=473938416863&targetid=pla-781937105198&campaignid=11408090129&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwq9mLBhB2EiwAuYdMtYn5swHYbCEDvMyGoOYmTBfiZNerImJiccOiohqDsFuqUEARia0PTRoCtrsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds), we got our sound with one of our go to guitars, the Guild T-Bird (https://guildguitars.com/g/s-200-t-bird-in-antique-burst/) and the FATBEE (https://www.beetronicsfx.com/products/fatbee-overdrive) Overdrive pedal by Beetronix (https://www.beetronicsfx.com). After referencing John Frusciante, we find a more mellow guitar tone and continue to work the arrangement until we settle on our main guitar riff. A killer acoustic guitar part comes quickly for the verse and we find something playful and nostalgic sounding on the Kurzweil PC3LE6 (https://kurzweil.com/pc3le6/) that fits perfectly; it reminded us a little of Madonna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snsTmi9N9Gs). We spend some time on tambourines, shakers, and bongos before we dive into some vocal melodies. After finding our melody for the pre chorus, Greg translates Bronson’s filler gibberish words into “I don’t listen” which we both immediately love. This sends Bronson into a story about the kid’s TV show, “Rocket Power (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT_eQEuPscE)”. The song gains a new dimension quickly when we add yet another iPad element, but still in the realm of nostalgia, the Omnichord. The app has hundreds of chords (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJW4dwI6z4w&list=RDzJW4dwI6z4w&start_radio=1&rv=zJW4dwI6z4w&t=31), great clean sound, and allows us to bypass some of the issues we run into with our actual Omnichord. A fun, groovy riff on the DanElectro 6 string bass leaves us with what becomes a very important melody to the song.
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