Ep. 216: Jorge Casillas discusses Voodoo Glow Skulls "Shoot The Moon"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 22 July 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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In this episode, Voodoo Glow Skulls bassist Jorge Casillas offers a look into the making of their beloved 1995 track "Shoot The Moon". Known for its explosive energy and eerily prophetic lyrics about societal stagnation, Jorge discusses the band's early songwriting instincts and their attitude of not knowing or caring about formulaic approaches. He highlights producer Garth Richardson's pivotal role in allowing them to fully embrace their unique identity, drawing parallels with his work on Rage Against The Machine's debut album. Tune into this conversation for an inside perspective on a timeless fan favorite that continues to resonate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:33.0	Hey gang, today's guest
0:38.0	Hey gang, today's guest is George Casillas.
0:41.0	Bass guitarist for the Riverside California ska punk band, Voodoo glow skulls.
0:47.0	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the 1995 fan favorite song,
0:53.7	Shoot the Moon, taken from their second full-length album
0:57.0	and first for Epitaph records, Fear May.
1:00.3	The track was produced by Garth Richardson, known for his work with Rage Against the Machine and Rise Against.
1:06.0	Garth had the band set up through a huge PA, and he recorded the basic tracks live, overdubbing the vocals and horns after the fact.
1:14.2	George mentioned that the horns were edited through the use of computers,
1:17.6	something that was very new technology at the time.
1:20.7	And nobody sounds like Voodoo Glowscalds. The vocal delivery is one part barking, one part shouting, one part wrapping topped off with a percussive bite. Super cool.
1:31.0	Oh, and who knew that the band were profits of sorts able to predict the future? Well I didn't and that's
1:38.0	exactly what they did in verse two of this song. You're just going to have to stick around to find out. So for all this and a whole lot more,
1:45.5	don't touch that dial.
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