In this biscuit fuelled episode, John is joined by Lianne La Havas along with producers Sam Crowe and Beni Giles to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Lianne’s latest album ‘Lianne La Havas’.

Delving into Lianne's most personal work yet, the trio takes us through the moments the initial song ideas were formed, through the various stages of their development right to the finished versions. 

Illustrated with recordings made throughout the album’s journey, we hear stories of capturing the perfect vocal takes, trying piano voicing's on guitar and tales on the phenomenon of song writing. 

Listen to find out why talkback mics sometimes trump fancy mics, how they ventured to the scariest parts of a flute, and how cabbages made it onto the record.

Tracks discussed: Bittersweet, Green Papaya, Seven Times

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Listen to 'Lianne La Havas' here.

'Lianne La Havas' - Warner Records UK

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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Moog Sub-37

Yamaha REFACE CS 

Roland TR-808

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Sub Kick Mic

Audio-Technica Microphone

Squire Guitars

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