Behind the Track｜ 'Dear Alan' by Justice

Watch the full 44-min documentary on: https://mwtm.org/dearalan Justice returns to Rue Boyer to explore the making of ‘Dear Alan’, a critically-acclaimed track from their hit album ‘Hyperdrama’. Based around an old sample from 1978, the track blurs the lines between engineering, sound design, and composition, showcasing experimental techniques inspired by techno, hip-hop, and baroque music. Watch the French duo break down the inspiration and influences behind this fan favorite track, exploring their signature approach to sampling, synthesis, and live recording. Discover their approach to programming electronic instruments, as they explore techniques for giving machines a distinctly human feel. They even go so far as to create the conditions for bugs, glitches, and “happy accidents” — all crucial ingredients in their distinct brand of electronic music. 00:00 Introduction 0:39 Sampling Chris Rainbow 1:33 A Tribute to Alan Braxe 2:00 Layering Sounds 3:38 The Human Feel 4:33 Unorthodox Drums 5:50 Errors as Instruments 7:22 Musical Climax 8:29 Finishing the Album