Ep368: Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method

The Crystal Method co-founder Scott Kirkland discusses the music, vinyl records and rare remixes of the band, as well as the upcoming tour of Australia and memories of the synthesizers of yesteryear.

Topics include:

• Australian tour delayed 3 years
• Scott loves his vinyl
• Ability for The Crystal Method to repress vinyl
• The recent vinyl boxset
• Scott’s vinyl and music early in life
• 1st record: Soundtrack to Star Wars
• Passing out at a record store
• Records are a communal experience
• Multiple masters for digital and vinyl
• Scott is very hands-on the vinyl design
• Discovering “Black Celebration” by Depeche Mode
• Scott’s 1st keyboard – Casio CZ-1
• Chasing used synthesizers in classified ads
• The recent passing of Dave Smith of Sequential Circuits
• Ensoniq, Emu and various synth nerd-talk
• The Roland Boutique series synths
• Care and maintenance of vintage keyboards
• The Crystal Method’s response to Napster
• How does a remix project start?
• Working with The Doors on “Roadhouse Blues” remix
• Clearing samples from early recordings
• Collaborating with Justin Chancellor of Tool – Bandwidth Project
• More reminiscing about synths and old storage options
• Wrapping up the interview

Australians get tickets for The Crystal Method here.

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