Tape Notes Reissue | TN:29 Floating Points
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Jul 30, 2024 Sam Shepard, known as Floating Points, is a renowned electronic music artist and producer. In this engaging discussion, he shares insights on his creating process for the album 'Crush', revealing how live performance and classical influences shape his music. He dives into the making of tracks like 'Last Bloom' and 'Anasik Modula', emphasizing experimentation with various synthesizers. Their conversation touches on the blend of emotional depth and technical skill in contemporary music, showcasing his unique approach to soundscapes and musical creation.
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File Name Became The Track Title
- Sam named Lays Alps from the original file name created while working at his partner's chalet and later replaced the initial synth with an ARP 2600 back in London.
- He kept the placeholder title because file names often stick and become track names across the project.
Make Synths Feel Like Acoustic Instruments
- Sam treats electronic instruments like acoustic ones: mastery comes from daily practice until the gear becomes an expressive extension of the player.
- He emphasized that making dry circuit boards feel 'moving' is the core quest, requiring deep familiarity with each synth's behavior.
Last Bloom Grew From Live Takes And Modular Patches
- Last Bloom began as long takes and improvisations: a CS70 pad, vocal layers and a Chroma bassline recorded live and edited into the arrangement.
- Sam used the Buchla and a small silver MAM drum machine to shape textures and loops for the track.