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Inside El-sa: Sound, Memory, and a VHS dream

Inside El-sa: Sound, Memory, and a VHS dream

Below is a detailed review of El-sa, along with an interview exploring the origins of the track — my influences, my process, and the story behind these synth textures. I’m grateful to The Sound Won’t Stop for the thoughtful write-up and the chance to talk craft.

By Marca Tatem 18 Nov 2025
Recreating Daft Punk's Something About Us

Recreating Daft Punk's Something About Us

An in-depth, personal journey recreating Daft Punk’s “Something About Us” in Ableton Live 12 — track by track. From synths to talkbox guitars, a nostalgic dive into French Touch culture, sound design, and the joys of music production.

By Marca Tatem 06 Jun 2025

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Touché(e)

Touché(e)

A journey through French electronic and electro-pop nostalgia — 100% French, from retro 80s gems to modern French Touch.

By Marca Tatem 20 Nov 2025
Inside El-sa: Sound, Memory, and a VHS dream

Inside El-sa: Sound, Memory, and a VHS dream

Below is a detailed review of El-sa, along with an interview exploring the origins of the track — my influences, my process, and the story behind these synth textures. I’m grateful to The Sound Won’t Stop for the thoughtful write-up and the chance to talk craft.

By Marca Tatem 18 Nov 2025
From Punk Energy to French Touch Smooth—How AI Changed the Remix Game

From Punk Energy to French Touch Smooth—How AI Changed the Remix Game

A detailed, personal breakdown of re-harmonizing Mother Mother’s “Hayloft” into a French Touch remix—complete with AI stem separation, retro synths, chopped vocals, and gritty bass layers. A playful journey through genre-flipping, sound design, and modern production tools.

By Marca Tatem 08 Aug 2025
Recreating Daft Punk's Something About Us

Recreating Daft Punk's Something About Us

An in-depth, personal journey recreating Daft Punk’s “Something About Us” in Ableton Live 12 — track by track. From synths to talkbox guitars, a nostalgic dive into French Touch culture, sound design, and the joys of music production.

By Marca Tatem 06 Jun 2025
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