ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, we continue the story of Pete Candeland’s legendary Beatles: Rock Band project — and the mysterious version of the band that might have been called The Shoes.
If you haven’t yet, start with Part I to hear the beginnings of this creative journey.
Pete Candeland, known for his iconic direction of Gorillaz music videos and his stunning cinematic work with Passion Pictures, brought an unmistakable visual rhythm to The Beatles: Rock Band. His direction infused the game with seamless transitions, vibrant illustrations, and a momentum that built into a fully immersive, psychedelic jam session — packed with references only the most devoted fans will catch.
In this continuation, we dive deeper into Pete’s creative world: the craft behind his storytelling, the evolution of his animation style, and how his work continues to shape visual music culture.
🎧 Listen in for:
- Behind-the-scenes insight into The Beatles: Rock Band
- The evolution of Pete’s animation from 2D cutouts to fully rendered worlds
- Easter eggs, inspiration, and the magic of motion in music storytelling
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Why Never Stop Candy Bang?
1. It’s about the trying..We’re not here to pretend we’ve “made it.” This podcast is about the emotional effort, the failures, the near-misses, and the joy of keeping at it. If you’ve ever wondered what creative life is really like behind the scenes, this is for you.
2. Conversations that blend sound + vision.From Gorillaz music videos, Developing Movies at Disney, to Boiler Room nights in Mexico City and designing sounds and worlds for Games, TV, commercials and TV. We’ve lived in both worlds, film and sound, vision and music. Each episode brings raw, honest talks with friends, family, and industry artists who share their own stories of creating, stumbling, and starting again.
3. Brutally honest, sometimes chaotic, always human.This isn’t another polished industry podcast. It’s funny, heartfelt, and real, like the creative process itself. If you’re chasing ambition, or just trying to keep making things, you’ll feel at home here.
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