About this episode
John sits down with English musician, producer, and DJ Simon Green, better known as Bonobo, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced works from across his back catalogue.Bonobo first caught attention with his 1999 debut. Over the years, his evolving sound, often including elements of world music, nu-jazz and electronica, have earned him a devoted following. This popularity surged with the release of critically acclaimed albums including 'Black Sands' and 'The North Borders', released via Ninja Tune, which earned him multiple Grammy nominations and solidified his status as one of the biggest names in dance music. His latest work, the single, ‘Expander’ released in August 2024, is a slice of fresh yet unmistakable Bonobo, weaving organic vocals and instrumentation with vibrant dance floor energy.Catching up at Baltic Studios, not too far from where Simon recorded his early work, the conversation digs into Bonobo’s creative process, discussing how he builds his unique drum patterns as well as exploring the essential plugins and sounds that shape his distinctive style. Tracks discussed: Expander, Sapien, Cirrus, Black SandsTAPE ITThanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast.Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 50% off. (Valid until 29th November)ROLANDGet 10% off Roland Cloud Ultimate Membership with the code TAPENOTES RC-1024 at rolandcloud.comMUSIVERSALSkip the waitlist and get your 25% discount HERELISTEN to ‘Expander’ here.LISTEN to ‘Fragments’ here.LISTEN to ‘Black Sands’ here.Ninja TuneLINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES linktr.ee/tapenotes Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel CollectiveGEAR MENTIONSKnock Drum Buss PluginSoundtoys DecapitatorSoundtoys Little AlterboyValhalla RoomValhalla Vintage VerbMiroslav Philharmonik StringsSlate & Ash Landforms
