Finneas O’Connell Reacts to These 10 Weird Production Choices

Finneas O’Connell joins The Track Star Podcast to explore some of the most fascinating and unconventional production choices behind iconic songs and compositions.

Armed with five song picks each, Finneas and Jack take turns sharing tracks that span everything from film scores to classic records. Along the way, they break down the creative techniques that make each piece unique, uncovering what it really takes to push boundaries and create something unforgettable.

From the role inspiration plays in shaping a song to the ways production itself can become a form of storytelling, Finneas offers a rare look inside the creative process. Together, they examine how bold decisions, unexpected sounds, and meticulous details can transform a great idea into a lasting piece of music.

This Episode’s Tracklist:

00:00 - Intro

​​01:16 - Money - Pink Floyd

06:28 - Ms. Jackson - Outkast

09:02 - Nikes - Frank Ocean

12:25 - Aloha! (Main Title Theme) - Cristobal Tapia De Veer

14:35 - Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

16:52 - Blue Jay Way - The Beatles

19:53 - L’AMOUR DE MA VIE - Billie Eilish

24:14 - O Green World - Gorillaz

28:30 - Supermarine - Hans Zimmer

34:29 - The Mandalorian - Ludwig Göransson

39:38 - Vicious Thoughts - Finneas O’Connell