Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino guitar ideas to complement the demos, with bassist Nick O'Malley approving of the demo for "Star Treatment". In September 2017, the Arctic Monkeys began recording material at Vox Studios in Hollywood and La Frette in Paris. Frequent collaborator James Ford co-produced the album with Turner. During these sessions the piano and guitar parts began to mesh, with O'Malley and drummer Matt Helders joining. Helders commented that during recording he played with more restraint than on previous records, noting that "it's about playing for the songs". Further recording sessions took place with Ford in London. The group employed a wide array
Alex Turner (director) Alex Turner (director) Alex Turner (born 1971) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre, including the film "Dead Birds". Turner was born and raised in New York City, New York. He made his first film with a home movie camera given to him by his father, photographer Pete Turner when he was nine years old on Super 8mm. After graduating from the film program at SUNY Purchase, Turner moved to Los Angeles and worked on commercials and as a production assistant on low budget horror films, such as Anthony