Odd Army Releases ‘Chrysalis, Become!’
Can you share any interesting or unique musical elements or production techniques used in 'Chrysalis, Become!?'
We experimented with some interesting sonics and trigger pads on a lot of the tracks on this album. Probably most apparent is on our interlude track “Mirages” which has a myriad of synth sounds from warbling white noise to subfrequencies. We had a lot of fun with that one. We also snuck some triangles into Eye for an Eye, courtesy of our producer Will Turpin…
Could you discuss the lyrical themes or messages conveyed in 'Chrysalis, Become!?'
Across the whole album, our lyrics are very introspective. We don’t have a central message or idea we are pushing at people, we just write about our own interactions with the world and people are free to relate to it in any way they choose.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for 'Chrysalis, Become!?'
One of the most memorable moments in the studio was during the recording session for “Illusions”. We knew we had a general song structure that we liked, but we made a few last-second decisions, like adding a halftime feel during the last verse and giving the pre-chorus a more upbeat funk feel that really brought a lot of personality to the song
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
We have been making music together since we were kids. Creating music with your friends is an electrifying feeling that’s hard to capture in any other way. During the recording sessions, sometimes we’d just take a moment to pause and acknowledge how far we’ve come since we first sat down to record our first project as teenagers. It’s inspiring to see your childhood friends progress and develop at their instrument over the years.
What role do you feel emotions play in your music, and how do you channel them into your performances?
For us, music is emotion. Whether it’s happy, sad, angry, or anything in between, music is a release of energy and that’s something we try to tap into at every one of our shows. It feels good to let it all out, whether you’re playing in front of 5 people or 100 people, and as avid concertgoers ourselves, it’s always more fun when the band is having a blast on stage, it’s infectious.