Pass-Through Frequencies EP 18 | Guest: Ken Andrews (Failure)

Ken and Jim get nerd rapping about the DAW writing vs analog realm writing, the perils of instrument switching mid-song and lyric writing tips to keep you from getting psyched out.
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[@guyabrahammusic]

Ken Andrews has been a hero of mine since seeing Failure open for Tool in the mid-nineties up in Winnipeg. Fantastic Planet is the most underrated album of that decade. His solo project ON still puts a massive smile on my face when listening to it. Thank you for the amazing guests and discussions - it’s really helped in these Covid uncertain times! Side note... “For Me This is Heaven” is the only song that came on the radio and instantly made me pull over while driving because I was crying my eyes out. Stellar work. “Futures” changed my life. Thank you Jim.

[@undergroundkingz7969]

Failure is one of the greatest, most underrated but ALSO most influential bands of all time. “Stuck on You” is still such a classic with a perfect sound to it.

[@nickycasales]

agreed

[@JoshuaM23]

Failure is what the Deftones were. I feel like the Deftones have finally broken that barrier of being an underrated, underappreciated band...finally. Now it's Failure's turn to make the leap.

[@walmartian422]

It’s alot like velvet underground where in their influence far exceeds their commercial success.

[@stilwel]

JA: Your studio is LIT Ken! KA: Yeah, I have lights on stuff. :D

[@nedim_guitar]

Yeah! 😄

[@stratego77]

Dude... where's the Fender commercial? Those were some of the highlights of these. More shredding, Jim!

[@bubblegummaniac]

Protect Jim Adkins at all costs.

[@lessthanpinochet]

Failure is one my favorite bands of all time. Super underrated.

[@JakRipp]

This was a surprise! Please get Greg Edwards and talk about Autolux!

[@green.room.guitars]

I can't get enough of these.. Such awesome guests, great conversations. Love it...

[@toddlakin5795]

"Producer nerd bullshits with producer nerd" should have been the title. Loved it lol

[@thequalityofmercury2373]

This is the episode that I've been hoping for. Thanks Jim & Ken!

[@replicayouth]

Love this series and this chat with Ken was my favorite episode so far!

[@thequalityofmercury2373]

Two of my favorite artists! Great episode.Thanks for this Jim.

[@JoshFryer]

Two of my favorite people in music!

[@jefflikeusual20]

Another great episode! Really really enjoying them. It’s interesting to see how many people struggle with the self awareness/self consciousness issues when writing music. Plus, one of many things that I love about Jimmy Eat World’s earlier work is the abstract lyrics that you have to decipher. Very creative and subconsciously driven.

[@guitarz]

great advice here on this episode... good stuff

[@susiminavaja]

I love the sound of "Surviving" album... great sounding record from engineering mixing to masterin

[@hellotheresteve]

If you close your eyes this turns into a J Mascis interview. Maybe it's just me, but for me those dudes sound very similar.

[@KennyCarlile]

Yes, although this guy is too high-energy and I'm 20 minutes in and he hasn't mentioned Jazzmasters or fuzz. ;)

[@hellotheresteve]

@@KennyCarlile Haha right you are my good sir! Not a single muff mention :)

[@robertreynolds9961]

But he uses jazzmasters and fuzz better thazn j mascis

[@burntusa]

i have recently begun doing the scat vocal thing on recent releases of mine, what i used to do was just listen to the instrumentals over and over until something came to me, but all in my head. how many cool things i would forget from one day to the next, who knows, but it's way easier now i can record on my phone any little idea that i get throughout the day.

[@nedim_guitar]

I've never watched or listened to this podcast (that's what you could call it, right?), and this was a great introduction!

[@pavelkazantsev3771]

Top 10 Anime Crossovers

[@oofuss]

I'm fine with more of this, for awhile

[@davevalletta4441]

I feel like I'm in school. This is fucking awesome. Thanks guys!

[@cloudwatcher3034]

Let's get Eric Richter from Christie Front Drive on here sometime.

[@justintoland3225]

PLEASE INTERVIEW RIVERS CUOMO. THANK YOU

[@jaysonscott187]

I am a big Ken Andrews fanatic. But i think I'll check out Jimmy eat world a bit now. Its nice Ken isnt super famous, so i can check out what hes up to without the b.s. associated with stardom. Cheers fellers

[@sashahenk4285]

So glad they don't use crowd mics! 🙊

[@SelenaC_anime]

16:06 You’re welcome

[@justintoland3225]

Also please arrange for a threeway collaboration effort between you, Rivers Cuomo, and Nate Ruess. The song would be godly.

[@msuscorpio]

where's that video of Failure recording to the 4 track?

[@paulopereira6124]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSth3htnqt9psk 15:06

[@robertreynolds9961]

Squier bass 6? Or fender?

[@yellowcardx08]

I don't think he knows who Travis Scott is...

[@Superfui]

He sounds just like Bill Maher.

[@musicismyfriend7919]

LOL...I was literally just thinking the same exact thing!!

[@zachwarner1726]

Spot on.

[@shortys923]

Happy birthday! You guys should come to Nashville! My company has set up an interactive venue at Tennessee performing arts center. Here's a quick 2 minute video from our last event. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3vHfZ-JfKemnKs Also, when you guys played Lucky Denver Mint at Live on the green in Nashville 2018, that was the first time I ever had a tears from watching a live concert. You guys rock! Pss Failure can come too 😁

[@birdtrainingpotential]

Thank you for these videos! They really have helped my writing process with my music way more than anything else has! I've never even heard of Failure before, but this guy is so legit. I got a lot out of this one. Thank you Jim!

[@robertreynolds9961]

Listen to their catalogue.. If you lke Jimmy...you have found a new favorite.