Kidnap: The Relentless Pursuit of Mastery & Creative Freedom
Kidnap is a celebrated electronic music producer known for blending evocative melodies with rich, atmospheric soundscapes. With millions of streams to his name and a reputation for crafting deeply moving tracks, Kidnap has just released his 2nd album Something Lost, Something Gained.
Expect to learn about Kidnap’s creative process, how he finds inspiration beyond music, and the mindset that has driven his journey from a bedroom producer to an internationally recognised artist. Kidnap shares his personal approach to learning and developing his sound including his technique of starting with harmony and melody on the piano to translating those ideas into digital production.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The power of starting with harmony and melody before adding drums
- How to overcome creative blocks and find inspiration beyond music
- Balancing technical skills with intuition in the studio
- The challenges and rewards of releasing full-length albums in the streaming era
- Kidnap’s strategies to mastering his art
Kidnap also opens up about the importance of building a supportive community and shares practical advice for emerging producers. This episode is filled with valuable lessons and real-world insights from one of the most talented music producers on the planet.
BEST MOMENTS
"I like to try to develop this evocative, nostalgic sound. The focus for me is always harmony based. So every piece of music I'm starting starts as a harmonic structure and then I'm fleshing that out first."
"I would say really focus on building community around yourself..... I feel like there's a huge amount of value in ... existing in an ecosystem whereby people around you are ... all involved in the same kind of goal of making and releasing music."
"I always start writing by picking apart other pieces of music. And often I'll do that for two or three pieces. I might just sit down and be like, oh, I heard this, this song that I liked recently. Let's just try and work it out on the piano"
"Never ever start with a blank slate. I feel like if I have a blank piece of paper in front of me, so to speak, it's just quite daunting."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE HOST
Lex Luca is a London-based DJ, producer, and tastemaker, known for his infectious energy both behind the decks and in the studio. With releases on Snatch!, Nervous, and his own label In Tune, Lex has garnered support from industry heavyweights like Pete Tong, Annie Mac, and Claude von Stroke. A former BBC Radio 1 producer, he brings a wealth of experience to his craft, delivering a unique blend of house, disco, and techno that has taken him from London to Ibiza and beyond. Lex founded OpenDAW Songwriting camps, bringing together independent musicians to collaborate. And now, as the host of OpenDAW Talks, Lex shares his journey and insights with the next generation of music creators.
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