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Melbourne band Umlaut discuss their heartbreak-themed album "Desolë”, inspirations and reflections on Mr Bungle memories and performances.
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Vinyl Guide podcast video episode with Melbourne band Umlaut
Band members: Bär McKinnon, Shane, Angus, Danny introduced
New album "Desolë" coming out July 25th/21st
"Desolë" means "sorry" in French, originally song title
Track became album title after Angus suggested it
Album themes center around heartbreak and personal material
Bär moved toward more earnest songwriting recently
Danny wrote some lyrics, band becoming more collaborative
Bär describes creative process while driving, cycling melodies
Recording these personal songs felt embarrassing for Bär
Songs existed for some time before band recorded
Bär historically very controlling, now trying to relinquish
Most songs originated with Bär, others contributed sections
Danny brings different drumming ideas than just copying
Peter Jackson Beatles documentary inspired collaborative approach
Final track created spontaneously in rehearsal room
Bär and Danny worked together 25 years ago
Different now because they're actually playing together
Previously recorded separately, rarely rehearsed together
More open to other ideas and input now
"Vinny" track completely transformed from Bär's original demo
Band has revolving door history with members
Current quartet setup works well for these songs
All members play multiple instruments during live shows
Mr. Bungle 2024 Melbourne show at Festival Hall happened
Only had 12 minutes to work out songs
Performed "Travolta" with Danny and Bär rejoining
Teased "Carry Stress in the Jaw" then stopped
Angus sang backing vocals on Travolta performance
Security almost didn't let them on stage
Bär wore boiler suit and scarface shirt
Extended saxophone solo during the performance
Considered doing secret sideshow but didn't happen
Recent health issues caused tour cancellations in October
Danny considered quitting drumming due to physical concerns
Band refused to play without Danny
Health issues resolved, Danny can play again
Cold Sore is cover of unreleased Mr. Bungle song
Unreleased Bungle recordings exist on two-inch tape
Album took about year and half to complete
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.