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What was the most complicated part of completing the track?
SPEKULATION; Nate and I tracked 20 horn parts for this song, and we did it in groups of 1 to 3 people at a time, so the most complicated part of this track on my end was figuring out how to handle that many moving parts, from scheduling to mixing. Most of the horns were recorded in the studio, but a few were recorded in living rooms and closets around Seattle. I had also never mixed that many horns before, so that was a fun learning experience. Luckily we recorded some of the city's most talented players, so I had a lot of freedom in terms of how I could mix it and how far I could experiment. I ended up mixing the horns on the Introduction in stereo, and the horns in Home Of The Mighty in mono. It makes a huge difference that no one will ever notice.
PAOLO: For me it was trying to stretch my range a little and figuring out what would sound proper with the track. Also there was a line that we couldn't seem to settle on until we finally got in the booth, but other than that it was super easy to work with these guys and I would live to do work again real soon!
PERRY: Man. Look. I had the easiest part, I was chillin' haha
What is your favorite thing about living in the northwest?
SPEKULATION: The creative culture here has achieved a great balance in the last few years. It's very accepting of crossing genres, experimenting and learning...but we've also learned to hold each other accountable for getting better at our crafts. There's a lot of talent here, and we're walking that fine line between competition and collaboration.
PAOLO: Definitely the weather, we don't have none of this goodness back in Chicago. Also the people are kinda cool too sometimes :-)
PERRY: It's a free for all. There's no rules 'round here, bruh bruh. Everybody does what they want when they want to. Welcome to the home of wierdos. (Singing)
Any advice for aspiring artists?
SPEKULATION: Just make it happen. Whatever it is that you want to do, make it happen. And if you can't make it happen, get as close as you possibly can, and then try again. Very few people are really going to help create your vision, so treasure those people who are down, but ultimately it's really simple...you've just gotta make it happen.
PAOLO: Keep pushing, I know I will!
PERRY: Do what you want. Art is subjective and people are fickle.
CONTACT INFO:
SPEKULATION: www.SpekulationMusic.com
PAOLO: Twitter @Paolo_Excobar
PERRY: PerryPorter.com