Interrogate Simon, Uncomfortably

[Gespenst]

When did you lost your virginity?


p.s if its too personal, just say it :P

[Simoneon]

But Somin, aren't most of these more into the indie or pop direction?

If we were to start the discussion about genres, I think you might find that a band like Suuns is not only rock (as they announce it that way) but a fusion of many other genres as well. Additionally, don't you think that the term "pop" is actually a really broad definition? I wouldn't call any of these pop, actually, as they weren't popular when I started listening to them. They might be now, though, because they attracted more people and their genres became more "standard". If that makes sense, lol

How would you describe the way you dress?

Uhm, I like funky textures. For example, I've recently bought a sweater with some awesome blue clouds on it.

What's one of your favorite sound samples?

It's got to be african voices. Love them. You can manipulate them into anything you want and they'd still sound smooth.

Are you still having your creative block?

Tough to say. Right now I'm searching for people who could send me a cappella's of their awesome voices and I would be able to produce instrumentals. I'm also searching for good soundscapes and samples. So I'm more in a searching phase.

When did you lost your virginity?

I'd say I was 15 y/o. But I can't truly say if it's the correct number. Something around that.

I mean isn't "electronic" in music rather a tool than a genre?

Oh yeah, I get what you mean. And it is. But there is also a genre, a pretty broad one. And I never said I'm not actually listening to music that contains electronic elements, if that answers your question.
I don't like talking about genres because I'm neither good at it, nor do I feel that it is important. And it's really not. I think one should be open to any new stuff that happens around him, not only to the stuff that is marked with his favourite tags.

[Hellblazer]

Looks like ramond went for another skiing trip
Maybe skydiving this time...

[Dr. Time]

Who inspired you to start producing your own music?

I have always been a creative person, I guess. I've continuously created my own games, paintings, stories and any other real or surreal scenarios in my head all the time. But I just found music to be the best way of expressing myself, my thoughts and emotions. How about you?

Well, if it comes to inspiration, listening to music and breaking them down goes with me.
I think the sort of mixed Trance-Dubstep style of Seven Lions really got me into trying to make something. I'd listen to the song, try to break down the various elements used, and I'd just try to find out HOW a particular sound was made. Experimenting on VSTs (NI Massive FTW!) helped out.
But TBH, I never really became serious till I was introduced to the Monstercat label. They just blew me away. I mean, so many styles, unique in their own way. I realised that an artist can have their own unique sound, from different ideas and even from different times. For instance, the artist Nitro Fun of Monstercat combines 8 bit sounds with a sort of Complextro style. Not only that, they remain open to ANY style: Trap, Electro, Dubstep, House, Glitch Hop, DnB, etc.
But in the end, I did use music as a means of expressing myself, as you did.

I mean isn't "electronic" in music rather a tool than a genre?

Oh yeah, I get what you mean. And it is. But there is also a genre, a pretty broad one. And I never said I'm not actually listening to music that contains electronic elements, if that answers your question.
I don't like talking about genres because I'm neither good at it, nor do I feel that it is important. And it's really not. I think one should be open to any new stuff that happens around him, not only to the stuff that is marked with his favourite tags.

I agree that one should be open to any kind of music.
But although "electronic" isn't a definite genre, EDM is a pretty broad topic. There's a lot of genres within it as well.

Might as well ask a question :P

Where do you find good sound samples? (Drums, Snares, and sound effects). Or do you make your own?
Do you layer your drums? Or just use a sample?

@v : Haha :P I guess I got too carried away with the typing

[Hellblazer]

U just made me feel that dis thread is ask dr. Time

[Lauli]

What was the last book you read?
What else you think you would be doing if you didn't do music?

[LutiChris]

Will you make lauli a marker drawing?

[Simoneon]

Well, if it comes to inspiration, listening to music and breaking them down goes with me.
I think the sort of mixed Trance-Dubstep style of Seven Lions really got me into trying to make something. I'd listen to the song, try to break down the various elements used, and I'd just try to find out HOW a particular sound was made. Experimenting on VSTs (NI Massive FTW!) helped out.
But TBH, I never really became serious till I was introduced to the Monstercat label. They just blew me away. I mean, so many styles, unique in their own way. I realised that an artist can have their own unique sound, from different ideas and even from different times. For instance, the artist Nitro Fun of Monstercat combines 8 bit sounds with a sort of Complextro style. Not only that, they remain open to ANY style: Trap, Electro, Dubstep, House, Glitch Hop, DnB, etc.
But in the end, I did use music as a means of expressing myself, as you did.

Oh haha, I know what you mean. I actually used to listen to monstercat when it came out. But the forgot it pretty quickly because all the EDM I used to listen became kind of repetitive to my tastes. And brought little to no emotion. But I didn't know that monstercat actually became a big and supportive label. Wow

Where do you find good sound samples? (Drums, Snares, and sound effects). Or do you make your own?

It varies. Some of the times I cut them from other songs or samples, sometimes I find something in Logic's libraries, sometimes I use google, when I know what to search for. But I don't have any good website which contains nice sample packs. My friend does that when we both make beats, lol
I could ask him where he gets samples if you want me to.

Do you layer your drums? Or just use a sample?

What do you exactly mean by layer? Maybe it's some kind of different process on FL?

U just made me feel that dis thread is ask dr. Time

This is not a question, I'm afraid.

What was the last book you read?

It was a lithuanian book called "KGB vaikai" (children of KGB). Quite a nice thriller/detective, really enjoyed it.

What else you think you would be doing if you didn't do music?

That would be making games. I actually was into programming, but that was long ago. I still have unfinished and drafted ideas that I wouldn't be able to code by myself. Want to finish that in the future.

Will you make lauli a marker drawing?

I couldn't do it technically.

[Dr. Time]

Do check out Monstercat again! I'm sure you'll be surprised at how much it has grown!
Although you won't see Ephixa (apparently on hiatus), there are so many styles to choose from right now. New artists, as well.

Do you layer your drums? Or just use a sample?

What do you exactly mean by layer? Maybe it's some kind of different process on FL?

Layering means, well, using different elements on the same pattern and then trying to filter out whichever part of whichever element you need to make your sound seem...fuller.
I guess it's an FL term.
I usually just take a sample, then apply some Compression, sometimes use a limiter, and the EQ it to give it some shape.

How many musical instruments can you play?
Do you visit the LFE IRC channel?

[Hellblazer]

Are u a pimp?