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Fred Again

Fred again is a British DJ and producer whose real name is Fred Gibson. He started making electronic music as a teenager and producing for other artists. Some of his most notable productions include "Breathe" by RAYE. His 2019 debut EP "GANG" and 2021 album "Actual Life" showcase his unique blend of electronic and pop music along with field recordings and voice memos. Fred again is praised for his innovative storytelling approach and ability to convey emotion through his music.

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Fred Again

Fred again is a British DJ and producer whose real name is Fred Gibson. He started making electronic music as a teenager and producing for other artists. Some of his most notable productions include "Breathe" by RAYE. His 2019 debut EP "GANG" and 2021 album "Actual Life" showcase his unique blend of electronic and pop music along with field recordings and voice memos. Fred again is praised for his innovative storytelling approach and ability to convey emotion through his music.

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Who is Fred again?

Fred Gibson was born on December 28, 1990, in London,


England.
He started making music in his teenage years and eventually
became a producer for various British artists.
In 2016, he produced the hit single "Breathe" by British
singer-songwriter RAYE.
He has also worked with artists such as Charli XCX, FKA
Twigs, and Stormzy.
In 2019, he released his debut EP under the name "Fred
again," titled "GANG." The EP features a unique blend of
electronic and pop music and has received critical acclaim.
In 2021, he released his first full-length album, "Actual Life
(April 14 - December 17 2020)," which features samples of
voice notes, interviews, and other sounds captured during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The album has been praised for its
innovative approach to storytelling and its emotional
resonance.
The Drone

The drone is one note that plays


throughout the whole song to add
structure, ambience and emotion
He says that the 3. note of the scale
is more tension based
The 5. Of the scale is the sweet note
wich he uses if he hits a peak point
in the song
Reverb
(Style)

Fred uses huge reverbs to create


sounds and atmosphere
Sometimes he even ads such a huge
reverb that the chord or note holds
for 15-30 seconds.
Very important for ambients
Perfection by Imperfection

By playing in drums and


instruments himself
Recording sounds on WhatsApp
since he enjoys the WhatsApp
compression
Background noises
Drum pattern
(What drum patterns)

Drum & Bass


House
Garage
Hip Hop
Vocal/Phrase sampling

He samples singers and speakers


and flips into songs
He edits these samples into actual
melodies sometimes.
He samples short vocal shots or
even speeches by people like
Madonna
Realness/Authenticity

Fred manages to show a huge form of


authenticity with his art.
His albums are basically diaries of his life
situation
Sampling his favourite artist, songs or
sounds at that time
Voice messages
Background noise of places he has been at.
Most his song titles are names of his
friends or people he sampled
Kelly (I found you)
Delilah (Pull me out of this) Sample
Tremolo effect
(Essential effect)

The tremolo effect is achieved by


rapidly turning the volume of the
sound source up and down, usually
using an LFO (low-frequency
oscillator) to control the rate and
depth of the modulation. This creates
a rhythmic variation in the volume of
the sound that can be adjusted to suit
the desired effect.
Tremolo can be used to create a
variety of different effects, from
subtle pulsations to more extreme
warbling or stuttering
Vocals as Lead synth
(A rough vocal mixer track for lead synth vocals)

Pitches up long vocals


Distortion
Panning
Reverb
Compression
EQ
Tremolo
Kelly (End of a nightmare)
Tempo

Uses unusual tempos for music


House songs up to 150 BPM
EQ Cutoff
(How Fred introduces new elements)

Cut-off of frequencies in a element


of the track
Uses it to introduce elements or cuts
out elements
Dermot (See yourself through my eyes)
Voice messages
(Why does he use them in his projects)

1. Personal connection: Voice messages can add a personal


touch to a song by including real-life conversations or
messages from friends or family members. This can
create an emotional connection with listeners and add
authenticity to the song.
2. Storytelling: Voice messages can also be used to tell a
story or convey a message within a song. By including
snippets of spoken dialogue or messages, artists can
create a narrative or provide context for the song's lyrics.
3. Creative effect: Voice messages can be used as a creative
effect in a song, adding texture, depth, and interest to the
overall production. By manipulating the sound of the
voice message, such as distorting or filtering it, artists can
create unique and memorable sonic elements.
4. Real-world inspiration: Sometimes, artists may use voice
messages as inspiration for their songwriting. A message
or conversation may spark an idea for a song or provide a
jumping-off point for the creative process.

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