In this episode, John catches up with Rostam to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his new album ‘Changephobia’.
Giving us a full tour, Rostam talks us through his incredibly varied songwriting processes, from demoing beats on a Japanese bullet train and jamming with the TV, to improvising parts in the studio and simply writing without his brain.
Going in deep, we’re treated to beat constructions, reverb breakdowns and sax playing that is just all feel, all alongside the subtle sounds that completely transform the emotion in a track.
Listen to find out which plugin changed the way he thinks about recording vocals, why clarity can sometimes completely destroy a vibe, and how to treat an addiction to groove.
Tracks discussed: From The Back of a Cab, 4Runner, Starlight
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'Changephobia’ - Matsor Projects
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
Moog Voyager
Korg Trident
Solaris Synth
Roland Juno 60
Line 6 Pedals
ELA M 251 Mic
AKG C414
Eventide H3000
Eventide Swell Reverb
UAD Eventide H910 Harmoniser
Neve BCM 10
Vari-Mu Compressor
Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor
Neve Preamp 500 Series 1073LB
Waves CLA Vocal Plugin
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Valhalla Shimmer
McDSP M404
Ableton
Sibelius
ProTools
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