I have been listening to a lot of Sigur Ros, M83, and other similar bands lately. Since I love these genres and possess a qualified background in music, I want to attempt writing my own material. I know GAF isnt the most qualified place to ask, but I see that we have a couple musical connoisseurs and plenty of musical elitists lurking about. So some questions:
I went to a post-rock concert a couple of months ago to see Do Make Say Think. Theyre a great band. However, the band that opened for them Blame Game (also great, check them out) used an interested technique to create the post-rock feel. I noticed the guitar players had this pedal, which they pressed during the moments where they wanted the guitars to act as textures instead of producing chords and riffs. I noted the pedal as something they pumped up and down in order to get the effect, which sounded like a bow on a string instrument. This is different from Sigur Ross method of literally using a bow on the electric guitar. Anyone know if Blame Games technique is popular among post-rock artists and if this pedal can be purchased anywhere? Whats the name of it?
Also, concerning M83 type stuff: what instruments would I need to create the same sound? I have a keyboard, but not a synthesizer. It doesnt produce as elegant a sound, its much more digital, and cheap. Is M83s music composed of layers of synthesizers over each other? I know theyve added drums and guitars in their recent works, but Im referring more to the old stuff. Are there any computer programs involved?
Any areas (websites, books), which will further my search, please post. Thanks.
I went to a post-rock concert a couple of months ago to see Do Make Say Think. Theyre a great band. However, the band that opened for them Blame Game (also great, check them out) used an interested technique to create the post-rock feel. I noticed the guitar players had this pedal, which they pressed during the moments where they wanted the guitars to act as textures instead of producing chords and riffs. I noted the pedal as something they pumped up and down in order to get the effect, which sounded like a bow on a string instrument. This is different from Sigur Ross method of literally using a bow on the electric guitar. Anyone know if Blame Games technique is popular among post-rock artists and if this pedal can be purchased anywhere? Whats the name of it?
Also, concerning M83 type stuff: what instruments would I need to create the same sound? I have a keyboard, but not a synthesizer. It doesnt produce as elegant a sound, its much more digital, and cheap. Is M83s music composed of layers of synthesizers over each other? I know theyve added drums and guitars in their recent works, but Im referring more to the old stuff. Are there any computer programs involved?
Any areas (websites, books), which will further my search, please post. Thanks.
