Tape Notes TN:164 Pomplamoose
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Sep 16, 2025 
Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn, the talented duo behind Pomplamoose, delve into their latest album, 'Photogénique.' They share the intensive three-year journey of writing and re-recording, highlighting the struggle for artistic authenticity. The conversation touches on their unique vocal production techniques and how AI is influencing their music. Additionally, they discuss gear recommendations and provide insights for emerging artists. Their passion for collaboration shines as they reflect on the balance of individual and collective creativity in their studio process.
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Creative Waste Is Exploratory Time
- Throwing out rough takes isn't wasted time but necessary exploration.
- Iteration and 'waste' lead to discovering what eventually works artistically.
Vocal Stacks And Vintage Emulation
- Jack stacked many processed doubles and long-tail reverbs on Natalie's lead and double vocals.
- He also used a mic-emulator and harmonic saturation to create aged, wide vocal textures.
Overdeliver Vocal Takes For Producers
- Record lots of lead takes, comp them, then record doubles, triples and harmonies across multiple days.
- Deliver a full pack so producers have more material than they need to craft parts.