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This producer told me why he always sets limits when starting a song

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As I continue to explore new musical avenues with my band Lorenzo's Music, our latest album "Lorenzo's Remixes, Volume 1", has led us down the path of... well, remixes of course.

Working on remixes has been a fantastic way to reinterpret our songs and songwriting. Plus, it gave me the chance to reach out to new musicians and ask them to participate on the album. But it also gave me a chance to learn about their songwriting and recording process.

In a recent episode of our podcast, I spoke with Josh Hudes, a talented music producer, from the band Louis Lingg and the Bombs from Paris, France. We discuss the remix he created for our track "Slippery Friction."

His insights into the remixing process were inspiring, and I wanted to share an interesting takeaway that influenced our approach to creating music.

Artistic Intent and Setting Limits

A key philosophy that Josh brought up is the importance of artistic intent and setting creative limits. He emphasized that he likes to know what he wants to achieve artistically when starting a project, and sets boundaries to actually fuel creativity rather than stifle it. He noted:

“I've been doing music for many, many years, as you know. And as time goes by, I realized that the only thing that really makes a project, the only thing that's important in a project is artistic intent... you have to give yourself very strict limits. Very strict limits. If you give yourself artistic limits, you're much more creative.”

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This insight he had made a lot of sense to me. By focusing on what we truly want to convey and setting parameters around our work, we can channel our creativity more effectively, leading to more intentional and impactful music.

Conclusion

Working on remixes for our latest album has been a journey of discovery, learning, and embracing the unpredictable nature of creativity. The conversation with Josh has provided us with valuable insights and practical advice that will continue to shape our approach. As we move forward, we’re excited to experiment with new sounds, techniques, and perspectives, all while staying true to the artistic intent that drives us. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes stories and, of course, the music itself.

Listen to Josh's remix of our song "Slippery Friction" from the album:


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