Episode 31 - Inside the mind of Eric Mazurak and the making of Super Tiger: Super Duper Sampler

Episode 31 - Inside the mind of Eric Mazurak and the making of Super Tiger: Super Duper Sampler

Author: The Ska Dads Podcast June 16, 2023 Duration: 1:06:37

Eric Mazurak is a musician, songwriter, and producer. His previous groups include the Tellaways and the Pressure. Eric's current project included his home recordings under the moniker of Gain Stages where he has collaborated with a number of artists that include John Bunkley (Gangster Fun), Jade Tremba (Scotch Bonnets, Forwards), and Jah Ques. Eric talks about the creative process he had during the recording and collaborating with the other artists. TheSuper Duper Sampler was just released on Jump Up Records.


https://gainstagesmusic.bandcamp.com/

www.jumpuprecords.com


Here is a spotify mix featuring most of the music played on this episode.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0s83JHKgKeSQYHNa5B9j7R?si=80c46674474d4569



There's a particular energy to ska and reggae that feels like a secret handshake, a shared rhythm that connects people across generations. The Ska Dads Podcast is born from that connection, hosted by a couple of fathers whose daily lives might involve school runs and packed lunches, but whose hearts beat in sync with the upstroke. This isn't a lecture series, but a conversation between friends who happen to have a deep, abiding passion for the sounds that shaped them. You'll hear them dig into the records that define the genres, from the foundational Jamaican studios to the two-tone explosion and its modern echoes. They explore the history behind the movements, the distinctive styles of fashion and attitude that came with them, and the stories of the musicians and producers who made it all happen. Each episode feels like hanging out in a basement lined with vinyl, where the talk is as much about the cultural impact and personal memories tied to a song as it is about the music itself. Tune into this podcast for a genuine, deep-dive celebration of the rhythms they love, all delivered with the warmth and insight of dads who know that a great track is a story waiting to be told. It's a specific corner of the music world, examined with care and enthusiasm.
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