Burns night 2015

Explaining the way he likes to work, preferring to self impose limitations & neglect computer interference.

Limitations

The inevitable question of 'But what will it sound like?' is discussed, and it would seem the album's 'sound' has been a topic of much careful consideration. Recording techniques, use of effects and atmosphere will be of great importance in the Mountaineering album, not least because there is a need to recreate and communicate the sound of an avalanche. 

Murky world of describing sound

Why the focus on mountains? 
How can the passion and obsession man holds for mountains be translated on record? 
D Moyes explains how he intends to write music that embodies the mysterious connection between man and earth, between people and stone; the psychology of mountaineering is a deep and sometimes twisted one and perfect for bringing under the scrutiny of Moyes' lyrics. 

Mountains of the Mind Part 1

Historical books on mountain climbing and the fascination it holds for mankind may not seem the obvious followup choice to the magnificent St Thomas, religiously-themed album. However, here, in discussing the mountains, we start to unravel the spiritual and supernatural alongside the physical and natural, and we see the two are actually very well aligned. 
Having previously wrestled with issues of faith and lack thereof, Scottish Enlightenment's fight goes on, only this time its been taken outside.


Mountains of the Mind Part 2

Discussing addiction and compulsion, its connection to music, musicians and mountains.

At what point at I going to stop?

Breaking inactivity and addiction patterns with a light spot of gardening - may on the surface not seem very rocknroll, but in actual fact it could be every bit as anarchic. Again, the thread of spending time outdoors, connecting with earth, reality and nature, a recurring theme.

Garden therapy

While mnmt's delightful kids play/go crazy with D Moyes' beautiful child in the background, mnmt talks over the top of the racket about how entering the world of parenting affected his outlook on being in a band. It seems that the tricky work/life/indierock balance played out rather naturally for him, with priorities settling into place and tweaking his perceptions of what it meant to be a musician.

Musical parenting

Through the eyes of a child, the Scottish independent music scene must appear to be a parody of itself, and sometimes the benefit of Myspace hindsight in invaluable. 

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