Both albums have a cover song? Is there a reason for this?
Our formula is to put a record out that includes maybe one instrumental and we also pick a cover. There’s definitely a reason for the cover song – it’s a fun idea and it also links you to people you like. In the first case, it was The Floyd. A lot of people have covered Pink Floyd, but our version of “Breathe” really went places. It was licensed worldwide.
Are all three of you Pink Floyd fans?
Oh, yeah absolutely. Fans of anything Floyd! We did a couple of tracks that were very Pink Floyd-like in the sense that we had the background vocalists really wailing while we were taking care of the up-front stuff.
How did you feel about the recent death of Syd Barrett?
We felt terrible. That hit hard. We’re all familiar with his solo work that was put out over the years. It’s one of the saddest stories in rock and roll. Yes, to go from the creator to a total recluse…Well, I guess he’s at peace now. He had life of turmoil. But on a happier note, we absolutely love the new David Gilmour record. It’s just fantastic.
And you're fans of David Bowie too...
Big fans and Eno, as well. Actually, the “Breathe” cover led to the Bowie cover, “DJ” on this album.
I love your cover of that song...and speaking of DJ's...
Yeah, Vicki did a lot of deejaying herself and we’re in the studio a lot…that’s a big part of Open Door. We weren’t full-time DJ’s but we always understood the DJ world. So that was a big thing for us that we were involved in — with the house music and then putting it all together. We often did the instrumentals for just that reason.
You have a seductive, soulful sound that reminds me of Zero 7. Are you familiar with them?
Yes. We loved them from the minute they came out. We’ve tapped into the guest vocalists approach as Zero 7 has, as well. We’re thinking like we do as producers…if we feel the song is right for someone, we’re open enough for getting that sound.
What kind of impact did Open Door experience from having tracks played on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" and "Nip/Tuck?"
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I say "Yes" to "So Close To Beautiful" by Open Door. Sensual music, inspiring music, universal music -- I take the trip whenever I can. I will not remove it from my car CD player -- I will not! Cannot recommend this CD enough -- to friends, lovers, enemies, politicians, grocers, cabdrivers, et al. Listen for yourself, hear it for the first time and know that you are indeed so close to beautiful that you can almost touch it!