In this episode, Casey and Tom are joined by Ben Weinman to discuss The Dillinger Escape Plan’s 1999 album “Calculating Infinity.” We explore how writing technically complex music without a music theory background became a form of medicine for Weinman. Ben describes a group of guys who had thrown out the expectations of music as a viable career path, and how it was leaning into the "happy accidents" that made this album and dillinger work. Topics include:11:02 - Artists in other genres being inspired by Dillinger14:50 - Leaning into happy accidents are what made the band work25:48 - Ben didn’t learn music theory30:36 - What satisfied his brain during the record process40:10 - The importance of having something you want to work on46:39 - The band was challengingHave a question? What to suggest a guest or album we should cover?Visit us at TheRecordProcess.com for more info and be sure to join our mailing list for exclusive offers and updatesTry AudioMovers "LISTENTO" for Free NOW - then use promo code "RECORDPRO" at checkout to get a 25% off INJECT and OMNIBUS. Visit AudioMovers.com and get moving now!Ready to give DistroKid a try? Use this link to get 30% off your first years membership: http://distrokid.com/vip/there...Rockabilia - The Best Online Shop For Band Merch. For a limited time, Record Process listeners can use the promo code "ROCKRECORD" at checkout to get 10% off your order at www.Rockabilia.comOxford Pennant - Unique pennants, flags, banners, and more. Need creative wall decor for your home, office, or studio? Oxford Pennant has you covered. For a limited time this season, listeners can Enter the code “RECORD15” at checkout to get 15% OFF your 1st retail purchase from their online webstore. Hit up OxfordPennant.com today!Show Hosts:Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)http://www.caseycavaliere.com/http://www.thewonderyearsband....IG:https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=enTom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician)http://www.tomconranaudio.com/IG:https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en