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DIY Music Production with Garvie

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title
DIY Music Production with Garvie
description
My friend and collaborator Garvie joins the pod to talk DIY production, songwriting technique, artist-fan connections, and performing behind a mask.
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complete
date
2023-02-14
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guest
guestSlugs
  • garvie
listenUrl
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/DIY-Music-Production-with-Garvie-e1uqk2h
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diy-music-production-with-garvie/id1567355195?i=1000599569379&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EVtJ0r2tkeBTzlXqTMMT1
topicsDiscussed
  • Music production
  • Mixing
  • Reverb and delay
  • Songwriting
  • Guitar
  • Radio and broadcast
  • Japan
  • Drums
  • Singing and vocals
  • The music business
  • Creativity
  • Performing in a mask
hostNote
Garvie is a friend and collaborator, and this conversation runs like one: DIY production, songwriting, and the mask he performs behind. We talk about how his current project found its identity after a lot of false starts, and why getting a song out the door matters more than getting it perfect. Garvie walks through what pushed him toward performing in a mask, and the different mindset mixing takes when it's your own song versus someone else's; he prefers a direct, present sound over heavy reverb. He closes out talking about two upcoming records, different from each other in vibe and theme.
selectedMoments
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    Garvie discusses his project evolution
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    94
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    Garvie talks about his current music project, which has found its identity after many attempts and the importance of pushing through creative phases.
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    The significance of getting music out
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    171
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    The conversation shifts to their thoughts about how important it is to get music out in a timely manner and the implications of overthinking during production.
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    Talking about mixing styles
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    251
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    They compare their mixing strategies and discuss the different mindsets required for mixing one's own work versus someone else's.
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    The challenge of creating space in mixes
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    2896
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    Garvie shares his view on reverb and how he prefers a direct, present sound, leading to an interesting conversation about mixing techniques.
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    Future musical directions
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    2396
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    Towards the end of the episode, Garvie outlines his plans for two upcoming records and how they will differ in vibe and theme.
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    Discussion on masked performances
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    2061
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    They delve into the personal aspects of wearing a mask as part of Garvie's artistic identity and the challenges it presents during live performances.
excerptQuotes
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    I've been trying to just get a bit more... enjoy the process and just throw things out there and see what happens.
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    106
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    Your work rate is mad like and the speed you do things at does seem crazy like really impressive.
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    176
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    It's nice now because it's validating because it's like, ah, that wasn't actually that good and now that I listen back...
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    243
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    There's a lot you can do with just one little area or layer of drums...
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    845
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    The pandemic was what really made me be like, I love mixing.
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    581
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    The reason I transitioned to using the mask... was because it was taking too long and the filters are great.
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    2059
    reviewed
    true
faq
  • question
    What are Garvie's DIY production techniques?
    answer
    In the podcast episode, Garvie discusses how he approaches DIY music production, focusing on releasing music promptly rather than getting stuck in perfectionism.
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    How does Garvie connect with his fans?
    answer
    Garvie talks about the importance of artist-fan connections and how authenticity in his music and performances helps him resonate with his audience.
  • question
    What challenges does Garvie face as a masked musician?
    answer
    He shares his mixed feelings about wearing a mask during performances, including the impact on audience connection and the physical challenges it presents while performing.
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