The production of Quarter is an amalgamation of Alfie’s thoughts around imperfection and authenticity. He was looking to transmit this collection of deeply meaningful songs in the most honest way possible. This is something I’m also very interested in, I’ve been researching authenticity and liveness as part of my MA, and have been trying to…
I’ve seen a few people do a wrapped style post to mark the end of 2025, this will be a bit more free flowing as I’ve not kept track of any stats or statistics! For my work, December 2025 doesn’t really feel like an end, it’s a vague midpoint between what’s happened this year and…
It’s been about a year since the first recording session for Good Old Days. It’s definitely been a long time in the making, but it hasn’t felt like a drawn-out process. When you’re producing the same tunes over such a long period of time it’s easy to start second guessing yourself, but having a clear…
I had a great time producing our latest single, ‘Shut the World Away’ with the rest of Alfie and the Avalon. It’s an upbeat and fun tune that makes light of our obsession with social media. This is a production with a weird blend of minimalist parts and ‘maximalist’ recording. It also happens to be…
Being a record producer isn’t just about creating music; it’s about mastery of communication and social cues, and how they influence the musical outcome of a song and the productivity of a recording session. This paper aims to explore the ways in which a record producer can use their interpersonal skills to influence the performance…