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​​Madrigals for Mongrels (aka Bryan Clark) employed a wide array of experimental techniques to bring his band's vision to life. 

 

Field Recordings: To create a sense of atmosphere and texture, Clark integrated field recordings of natural sounds— city scapes, trainyards, thunderstorms, and even the rustle of leaves—captured during late-night sessions in varied locations. These sounds were then radically processed and repurposed back at Rainfeather Records studio and  then woven deep into the fabric of the tracks, adding depth and an almost ethereal quality to the music.  Clark calls his Madrigals for Mongrels music "cinematic pop".

 

Analog Distortion & Tape Manipulation: Clark utilized vintage analog equipment to introduce intentional imperfections into the recordings. By running tracks through worn-out tape machines (reel to reel and cassette) and manipulating tape speed, he created otherworldly soundscapes that oscillate between clarity and distortion, mirroring the lyrical themes of chaos and beauty in his songs.

 

Unconventional Instrumentation: The album features a variety of unconventional instruments both analog and digital. In addition to electric guitars, metal pipes, baritone resonator guitar, pedal steel, and a host of vintage analog synths were used to create the raw, visceral edge to the music. 

 

Live Takes with Controlled Chaos: A lifelong fan of avant-garde musicians, many of the album’s tracks were recorded "by consciously setting up expectation and then breaking from it entirely in both harmony and instrumentation. I gave myself permission to embrace everything that was coming through" which resulted in performances that are charged with an unfiltered, almost chaotic energy—perfectly aligning with the album’s thematic exploration of primal instincts and untamed emotions.  "I wanted the listener to feel invited into those dark, echoing spaces."

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