We lately 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 a little bit bit about how your informal jam classes advanced into the Captains of Entropy.
“The world was at a standstill. We wanted one thing to maintain us going. We’d collect as buddies and play collectively for its medicinal joyful and therapeutic advantages. Finally from these free and casual classes 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 all the time been an enormous fan of instrumental improvised music throughout many genres particularly rock and jazz. I like its means to take you on a journey with out phrases. All of the totally different band members get pleasure from totally different music from one another however share this frequent thread. I wish to suppose we come collectively as a trio and create a tapestry of sonic textures to discover collectively.” – Mike
What was it wish to document this document on the iconic Sundown Sound Studios in Hollywood, CA?
“Completely unimaginable. The historical past of the constructing was inescapable and extremely cool to soak up whereas creating. The sound of the room was as I wish to say… selection! Invoice, Alex and everybody else was wonderful at letting us do our factor and capturing it”. -Mike
Stroll us by means of how a small infestation sparked the thought for the narrative of “The Flea.”
“Nicely 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 quick, I acquired 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 document. So I suppose I ought to be grateful for the non permanent affliction because of what has since transpired consequently” – Mike
Had been there any inventive dangers or daring selections you made within the video manufacturing that you’re particularly happy with?
“Taking pictures on precise movie was one thing that I had by no means finished earlier than on a music video. I used to be a little bit nervous about operating out of movie and we did a couple of instances. It made issues barely extra difficult however I believe it seems to be superior and we had an ideal crew who knew methods 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 had been manner 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 inventive areas for this venture?
“The performing and dancing features of this venture had been completely new territory for me! Figuring out that each my co-captains had had some expertise in theatre and tv was useful however I nonetheless needed to push myself well past my consolation zone. And I’m so glad I did – it was so enjoyable, so very very enjoyable! Truthfully it was arduous to maintain a straight face throughout among the scenes as a result of the ambiance on set was simply actually playful and foolish. Matthew and Ryan and your complete manufacturing staff had been so enthusiastic and supportive all through the entire course of that by the tip of the shoot I felt like an outdated professional. And I undoubtedly want to present a shout out to our choreographer Paul Fears – he additionally performed the Flea – what a trooper! He got here up with the dance after all and I have to say we had been a reasonably unhappy sight after we first ran by means of it. However, beneath his affected person tutelage we ultimately acquired it down – after which he confirmed us all up by doing the entire thing within the full Flea costume! Man it should have been sizzling in that factor.” – Reilly
How does “The Flea” and the accompanying music video symbolize the lighthearted spirit of the band?
“The entire level of this whole venture, of this band, has all the time been fairly easy: 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” just isn’t your typical pop track – it has an atypical construction with odd chord modifications, diminished and complete tone scales, it mixes meters and has no lyrics – it’s a bizarre track. We had enjoyable writing it and we now have enjoyable enjoying 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 tasks. Ought to followers be holding an eye fixed out for “The Flea: Half 2?”
“Now we have already began writing the following document and if all goes as deliberate, we hope to begin recording on the finish of the 12 months. The Flea might return not directly however we received’t know till we undergo the inventive course of and see what comes out on the opposite aspect. Wherever it goes that’s what will probably be and we hope to see you there!” – Jason
You’ll be able to watch the epic music video for ‘The Flea’ beneath, and discover out extra about Captains Of Entropy and their music on-line on YouTube, and Instagram.
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