![]() ![]() Also, I like to know that my songs are actually going to end up somewhere, so creating a solo project under my own control gave me a more-or-less guaranteed outlet for my new songs. I’ve enjoyed writing my own music for years, but rarely have an opportunity to just clear my head of other things, and write music for myself. ![]() Although I love those two pursuits, they also take up most of my time. I’ve always been a pretty busy drummer and I also write about other people’s music. Creative Audio Laboratory came about because –like a lot of people– I found myself with more time than I usually have when the Pandemic hit. Tell us how your new project Creative Audio Laboratory came about?Īnders Michael: Thank you so much that’s wonderful to hear you enjoy ‘All Along’. I really enjoyed listening to your latest single, ‘All Along’. We had an absolute blast making this music and I hope our transmissions are received.” 70’s soft rock delivered by an alien pretty much became our modus operandi. Jason adds: “When Anders sent me the demos he had made for this collection of songs asking if I would be interested in recording them at my studio I was pleasantly surprised by their directness and sweet subtle charm. I’m really excited that the positive energy and friendship during the sessions is reflected in the recordings, which I feel are exceptionally honest, compelling, and unique.” I think we both had a lot of fun not only recording these songs, but also just hanging out and talking as we worked. And on top of all that, he made me feel comfortable singing my own songs, which is something to which I’m not accustomed since up until now I’ve always been first and foremost a drummer. ![]() Jason is a true virtuoso in the studio, and his production, arrangement, engineering, musicianship, and mixing all helped make these songs something of which I am exceptionally proud. ![]() When I sent Jason the demos, he immediately understood what I was hoping the recordings would eventually become. It’s not an exaggeration to say that I can’t imagine anyone else producing this music as brilliantly as he did. There was never a doubt in my mind while I was writing the songs that Jason would be the ideal collaborator to bring these songs to life as recordings. On working with Jason Falkner, Anders remarks: “Jason and I have known each other personally for some years now, and I was a passionate fan of his work before even meeting him. Photo by Denisse Peralta / edited by Mauricio Villicaña The resulting songs are at once familiar and unique, clearly paying respect to 1970s song craft while maintaining their own fresh and unique personality. Tracked at Jason Falkner’s Rhetoric Studio in Echo Park, the recordings were created by the pair using nothing but Falkner’s classic instruments, recording gear, and –most importantly– legendary technique to frame Larsson’s unapologetically classic pop songwriting. Vincent, Air, Emitt Rhodes, Beck, Paul McCartney, et al)- recorded, produced, arranged, performed on, and mixed all Creative Audio Laboratory’s new tracks. The lead vocalist and songwriter in Creative Audio Laboratory, Anders is a name hitherto recognized in underground music circles through his drumming work with Gary Wilson, Fancy Space People, and Javier Escovedo among others.Ĭreative Audio Laboratory marks his debut stepping out from behind the drum kit to sing his own material. Pop legend Jason Falkner -known the world over for his storied solo work and collaborations (St. Creative Audio Laboratory | Interview | New Single Produced by Jason Falkner Creative Audio Laboratory is the new project of Anders Michael. ![]()
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