voices #23
◦ “voices” is the place where we ask, artists reply and you read.
here we got:
EIII
answering some questions. We have already observed his electronic / noise / experimental / industrial work here.
[1. IDEA]
■ The A. O.: The track from “Refractions” that we prefer is “Refraction 4”. Can you tell us how it came to light?
► EIII: A little over a year ago, I was recording underwater sounds in the river that runs through the city where I live. The bubbling of the water, the trapped air released by my steps, and the occasional jet ski or motorboat formed the foundation of the piece. Later, I added layers of synths to build on that.
[2. CREATION]
■ The A. O.: How do you usually approach composition? Do you start with a concept, a sound, a state of mind or what else? How do you generally proceed from the initial seed to the complete work?
► EIII: I usually start with a vague concept of what I want the next pieces to sound like, and then I search for sounds that fit it. Once I find a sound I enjoy, I listen to it repeatedly and begin to visualize where I could take it compositionally. From there, I add layers of prerecorded sounds or record new elements for the piece.
[3. FEEDBACK]
■ The A. O.: What do you hope listeners feel or experience when engaging with your music?
► EIII: I hope to create soundscapes that provide a personal, individual experience for each listener.
[4. IDENTITY]
■ The A. O.: In a world saturated with digital music content, how do you try to keep your sound distinct and personally meaningful?
► EIII: I have, so to speak, personal relationships with the sounds I use in my pieces. I usually spend a lot of time tinkering with them until I feel like they fit the soundscape I want to create.
[5. INFLUENCES]
■ The A. O.: Name 3 albums that you consider relevant to your musical path and why.
► EIII: [not answered, ed.]
[6. REGARDS]
■ The A. O.: Leave us with a quote you love.
► EIII: “you i i i everything else” (Bob and Alice – Meta chatbots)