#146 - Sleep Sinatra & Televangel breakdown ‘Incorruptible Saints’ - Album Alchemy
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The Plug (0:21).
Main Body of Discussion (1:52).
Music that strikes an emotional nerve is always my cup of tea, whether that emotion is fueled by the production, or the vocals.
In the case of the album Incorruptible Saints, we don’t have to choose. The emotional impact is supplied in equal parts through rhyme, and instrumental.
Honest introspection in the lyrics come from Nebraska rapper Sleep Sinatra, which were placed atop gorgeous, warm, abstract soundscapes created by Portland producer Televangel. Televangel is formerly known as Young God, and previously served as one half of the critically acclaimed production duo, Blue Sky Black Death.
Televangel’s creative musical brushstrokes did wonders to bring out Sleep Sinatra’s thoughtful perspectives and vulnerability.
These two joined forces to make music that truly does its beautiful artwork justice, and they joined the show to dig into the making of Incorruptible Saints, in the latest instalment of the 'Album Alchemy' series.
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What sparked the collaboration between Sleep and Televangel (3:28).
The musical palette of Incorruptible Saints (7:28).
The lyrical direction of Incorruptible Saints (12:50).
How Televangel’s Blue Sky Black Death past influenced his emotionally-affecting sound (18:28).
How Televangel’s recent foray into hip-hop production has grown his artistry (22:04).
Sleep’s singing on Incorruptible Saints (25:17).
The album’s guest collaborations (28:41).
Favourite songs (34:11).
Upcoming projects from Sleep and Televangel (38:00).
Buy/Stream Incorruptible Saints here.
Follow Sleep Sinatra on Twitter here.
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Follow Sleep Sinatra on Instagram here.
Follow Televangel on Instagram here.
