In this episode John heads to EMS4 studios in Shoreditch to chat with Floating Points a.k.a Sam Shepherd, about how he recorded and produced his latest release, Crush. Talking from deep within Sam’s musical laboratory, we peer behind the curtain and find out how Floating Points music is created and crafted, pulling apart some of the tracks from his second album along the way. We get to hear how live performance and classical music are a serious influence in his writing process in addition to experimenting with the impressive number of synths he’s collected over the years. Geekery is in abundance in this episode. Listen to find out why space was scant in Sam’s student bedroom, who sick Anna actually is and why sometimes all you need is a Yamaha Reface CS in your backpack. Tracks discussed: Last Bloom, Annasickmodualr, Bias. LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'Crush' here.'Crush' - Pluto Records, Ninja Tune.Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONSLogic ProAbletonSibeliusAkai S950 SamplerAPI Desk ARP 2600ARP Rhodes ChromaBuchla SynthKorg Volca Beats Marshall Time ModulatorMAM ADX1Dunlop MXR FlangerNeve Preamps Publison Infernal Machine Multi-Effects ProcessorRoland EV-5 Expression Pedal Yamaha CS-70Yamaha Reface CS OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesTo let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear! Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate