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Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices

6/24/202646 min

Finneas O’Connell joins The Track Star Podcast to explore some of the most fascinating and unconventional production choices behind iconic songs and compositions.

Armed with five song picks each, Finneas and Jack take turns sharing tracks that span everything from film scores to classic records. Along the way, they break down the creative techniques that make each piece unique, uncovering what it really takes to push boundaries and create something unforgettable.

From the role inspiration plays in shaping a song to the ways production itself can become a form of storytelling, Finneas offers a rare look inside the creative process. Together, they examine how bold decisions, unexpected sounds, and meticulous details can transform a great idea into a lasting piece of music.

This Episode’s Tracklist:

00:00 - Intro

​​01:16 - Money - Pink Floyd

06:28 - Ms. Jackson - Outkast

09:02 - Nikes - Frank Ocean

12:25 - Aloha! (Main Title Theme) - Cristobal Tapia De Veer

14:35 - Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

16:52 - Blue Jay Way - The Beatles

19:53 - L’AMOUR DE MA VIE - Billie Eilish

24:14 - O Green World - Gorillaz

28:30 - Supermarine - Hans Zimmer

34:29 - The Mandalorian - Ludwig Göransson

39:38 - Vicious Thoughts - Finneas O’Connell

Clips

Darth Icky Origins
Damon Albarn vs Tesla Autopilot
Only Way Out Is Through
Hans Zimmer's Mysterious Call Routine
New Album, Big Wedding
Paul Simon Says "Wow"

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Jack Coyne· Host0:00

    Before we start with the music, introduce yourself.

  2. Finneas O'Connell· Guest0:03

    Hi, everybody. I'm Finneas O'Connell. Um, I'm very excited to be today's guest on Trackstar. So I did Trackstar with you in October of 2024.

  3. Jack Coyne· Host0:14

    Mm-hmm.

  4. Finneas O'Connell· Guest0:15

    You played Cecilia. [laughs] He knows where it's going.

  5. Jack Coyne· Host0:20

    I know where it's going.

  6. Finneas O'Connell· Guest0:22

    [laughs] You played Cecilia. [laughs] I said you were like Simon & Garfunkel, and I was like, yeah, maybe the two worst hairlines on two male pop stars.

  7. Jack Coyne· Host0:32

    Yes.

  8. Finneas O'Connell· Guest0:33

    PaulSimonOfficial commented on the TikTok, "Wow."

  9. Jack Coyne· Host0:37

    [laughs] Do you think it was him?

  10. Finneas O'Connell· Guest0:39

    I don't, actually. [laughs] But whoever is, like, you know, on the Paul Simon estate that's like, "I'm the social media manager for PaulSimonOfficial," earned whatever their salary. To me, like, just wow.

  11. Jack Coyne· Host0:54

    Cooking.

  12. Finneas O'Connell· Guest0:54

    I think maybe period. Wow, period. Unbeli- like, I was so thrilled.

  13. Jack Coyne· Host0:59

    Well, welcome back to the show. We're gonna do something different this time. It's great to see you again.

  14. Finneas O'Connell· Guest1:04

    Nice to see you, too.

  15. Jack Coyne· Host1:05

    Uh, I sent you a prompt.

  16. Finneas O'Connell· Guest1:06

    Yes.

  17. Jack Coyne· Host1:07

    The prompt is weird/interesting production choices.

  18. Finneas O'Connell· Guest1:11

    Uh-huh.

  19. Jack Coyne· Host1:12

    I chose five songs. You chose five songs.

  20. Finneas O'Connell· Guest1:15

    I can't wait to hear your five songs. [ding] I'm excited.

  21. Jack Coyne· Host1:17

    Should we start with the first one?

  22. Finneas O'Connell· Guest1:18

    Yeah.

  23. Jack Coyne· Host1:18

    We gotta crank this.

  24. Finneas O'Connell· Guest1:21

    Oh, this is Money by Pink Floyd. [laughs] Very, very classic. Very good.

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