Beach House | Broken Record

Partnership

The partnership between Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally began with a serendipitous meeting that led to an organic musical collaboration. Victoria recalls meeting Alex through a mutual friend and immediately starting to create music together, driven by necessity rather than a pre-defined aesthetic 1. Their creative process was intuitive, with music taking precedence over any visual or thematic considerations. Alex emphasizes the importance of recognizing when a producer's role is simply to affirm the duo's instincts, rather than imposing additional input 2.

Sometimes, like, the best thing a producer can do is nothing. Recognizing that they don't have anything to offer and something's already perfect.

--- Alex Scally

This approach has allowed them to maintain the authenticity of their sound while exploring new creative avenues.

   

Collaboration

The evolution of Beach House's collaboration reflects a natural progression in their music production. Initially, their sound emerged from the instruments they had at hand, like Victoria's keyboards and Alex's borrowed guitar, without any preconceived notion of what they should sound like 3. This organic development has been a hallmark of their creative journey, allowing them to adapt and grow without losing their core identity.

The sound of Beach House when we started was Victoria had two keyboards and she liked the way they sounded. It was just, like, so natural.

--- Alex Scally

Their collaborative efforts have been enriched by contributions from others, bringing fresh perspectives and knowledge that they couldn't achieve alone. Victoria highlights the value of these interactions, noting that the best moments arise when collaborators introduce ideas that the duo hadn't considered 4.