Ep368: Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method
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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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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.