Ep. 231: Nick Thomas discusses The Spill Canvas "All Over You"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 82 minutes

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This week, Nick Thomas sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 2007 fan favorite single from The Spill Canvas, "All Over You." In this deep dive, Nick shares the emotions and experiences that shaped the song’s lyrics, exploring themes of infatuation, longing, and unrequited love. Together, he and Chris break down the track’s musical elements, from the production choices on the Neal Avron-produced album No Really, I'm Fine to the challenges of crafting harmonies and perfecting vocal delivery. They also analyze the song's structure, highlighting key moments that tie everything together. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:47.4	Hey gang, today's guest is Nick Thomas, lead vocalist and guitars for the Sioux Falls, South Dakota alternative rock band, The Spill Canvas.
0:56.1	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite single, all over you, taken from their 2007 major label debut album? No, really? I'm fine. One of my favorite producers, Neil Averon,
1:02.2	man the controls here, and he doesn't disappoint. The production on this song is awesome. Nick
1:08.1	talks highly of both Neil and the recording process. Like a kid in a candy store,
1:12.8	Nick was a wide-eyed 23-year-old soaking this all in. It was interesting that Nick mentioned
1:17.5	the lyrics were written super quickly. As the song, well, it wasn't exactly on top of the list as
1:23.3	everyone's favorite tune. But then, as they were working on it, something strange happened.
1:28.3	It started to take on a life all its own, where both the band and Neil started paying a lot of attention to the little song that could.
1:35.3	A tune that has become one of the spill canvases's signature songs.
1:40.3	So for all this and a nod to Jeff Rottal, don't touch that dial.
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