We not too long ago spoke with Captains of Entropy, about their music and their newest single, ‘The Flea’. Please benefit from the solutions from keyboardist Mike Kanon, bassist Reilly Wareham, and drummer Jason Younger.
Inform us somewhat bit about how your informal jam periods advanced into the Captains of Entropy.
“The world was at a standstill. We wanted one thing to maintain us going. We’d collect as associates and play collectively for its medicinal joyful and therapeutic advantages. Finally from these free and casual periods a sound emerged and a few tunes started to take form and our destiny as band mates was decided.” – Mike
Your music blends many genres and influences to create a novel, groovy type. How would you describe your signature sound?
“I’ve at all times been an enormous fan of instrumental improvised music throughout many genres particularly rock and jazz. I like its capacity to take you on a journey with out phrases. All of the totally different band members take pleasure in totally different music from one another however share this widespread thread. I prefer to suppose we come collectively as a trio and create a tapestry of sonic textures to discover collectively.” – Mike
What was it prefer to file this file on the iconic Sundown Sound Studios in Hollywood, CA?
“Completely unbelievable. The historical past of the constructing was inescapable and extremely cool to soak up whereas creating. The sound of the room was as I prefer to say… alternative! Invoice, Alex and everybody else was superb at letting us do our factor and capturing it”. -Mike
Stroll us by way of how a small infestation sparked the concept for the narrative of “The Flea.”
“Properly the jury remains to be out however I’m satisfied it began from my filthy neighbors cat who was usually in my yard crop dusting it with no matter she got here replete with. Lengthy story brief, I obtained fleas in my carpet and bites on my legs appeared and I entered a pit of despair that might solely be rectified by (pest management) and the composition of what ended up being the music video and my fav track on the file. So I assume I ought to be pleased about the short-term affliction because of what has since transpired because of this” – Mike
Had been there any artistic dangers or daring decisions you made within the video manufacturing that you’re particularly pleased with?
“Taking pictures on precise movie was one thing that I had by no means accomplished earlier than on a music video. I used to be somewhat nervous about working out of movie and we did just a few occasions. It made issues barely extra sophisticated however I feel it seems superior and we had an amazing crew who knew find out how to adapt to the challenges as they got here up. For the band itself, our most difficult piece was studying the choreography. All of us have been means out of our consolation zone however we had a blast making an attempt to be taught all of the strikes and get in synch” – Jason
“The Flea” is a fruits of music, performing, and dance. Was it enjoyable so that you can discover different artistic areas for this mission?
“The performing and dancing facets of this mission have been completely new territory for me! Understanding that each my co-captains had had some expertise in theatre and tv was useful however I nonetheless needed to push myself well beyond my consolation zone. And I’m so glad I did – it was so enjoyable, so very very enjoyable! Actually it was arduous to maintain a straight face throughout a few of the scenes as a result of the environment on set was simply actually playful and foolish. Matthew and Ryan and all the manufacturing crew have been so enthusiastic and supportive all through the entire course of that by the top of the shoot I felt like an outdated professional. And I positively want to offer a shout out to our choreographer Paul Fears – he additionally performed the Flea – what a trooper! He got here up with the dance in fact and I have to say we have been a reasonably unhappy sight once we first ran by way of it. However, below his affected person tutelage we ultimately obtained it down – after which he confirmed us all up by doing the entire thing within the full Flea costume! Man it will need to have been scorching in that factor.” – Reilly
How does “The Flea” and the accompanying music video characterize the lighthearted spirit of the band?
“The entire level of this complete mission, of this band, has at all times been fairly simple: we’re doing this for FUN. If we aren’t having enjoyable doing it, then what the heck are we doing it for? And this track is an ideal illustration of that mindset. I imply, let’s face it – “The Flea” isn’t your typical pop track – it has an atypical construction with odd chord modifications, diminished and entire tone scales, it mixes meters and has no lyrics – it’s a bizarre track. We had enjoyable writing it and we’ve enjoyable taking part in it – and that’s a part of why we selected it because the lead single for our debut LP. And bringing the story of “The Flea” to life is simply an extension of that lighthearted mindset. We’ve taken this factor this far, how can we take it even additional? Who’s The Flea? The place did it come from? What’s its program? All of us love sci-fi and fantasy stuff, particularly outdated B-movies and monster flicks. We simply took that and ran with it and had as a lot enjoyable as we may alongside the best way!” – Reilly
We’ve heard that “the flea” has the potential to return on future initiatives. Ought to followers be protecting an eye fixed out for “The Flea: Half 2?”
“Now we have already began writing the following file and if all goes as deliberate, we hope to start out recording on the finish of the yr. The Flea could return ultimately however we gained’t know till we undergo the artistic course of and see what comes out on the opposite aspect. Wherever it goes that’s what it will likely be and we hope to see you there!” – Jason
You’ll be able to watch the epic music video for ‘The Flea’ under, and discover out extra about Captains Of Entropy and their music on-line on YouTube, and Instagram.
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