frenchtouch
Touché(e)
A journey through French electronic and electro-pop nostalgia — 100% French, from retro 80s gems to modern French Touch.
Marca Tatem
frenchtouch
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.
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.
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.