TN:87 Chet Faker

113 min • 1 december 2021

In this episode, John links up with Chet Faker aka Nick Murphy, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Hotel Surrender’.

Diving into the tracks initially found within one of his numerous demo playlists, Nick looks back on his variety of music making processes, sharing thoughts on slingshotting around different creative mediums and maximising inspiration.

From scrapbooking and self-sampling to a great deal of file management, we’re treated to stories of productivity-inducing gear limitations and tricks to get strange harmonic options, all alongside advice on putting music out, taking criticism and simply being the best you can be.

Listen to find out how many cowboy monologues were recorded for the album, why you shouldn’t rollerblade in music videos, and how to appropriately react when you’re given Ableton and not Acid Loop Pro.

Tracks discussed: Oh Me Oh My, Low, Feel Good

Listen to ‘Hotel Surrender’ here.

‘Hotel Surrender’ - Detail Records, BMG (Australia)

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES

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GEAR MENTIONS

Waves Doppler Plugin

Soundtoys Little Plate

Novation SL Synth

Korg Kaoss Pad

Roland CR-8000