Interviews : Interview With Simian Mobile Disco
Interviews : Interview With Simian Mobile Disco
Since 2005 legendary London-based duo Simian Mobile Disco (James Ford and Jas Shaw) has been releasing incredible analog productions. Though I’ve seen the duo several times in the past, I’m always amazed while watching them create the music right in front of the audience. Simian Mobile Disco’s rhythms and progressive beats are sure to get your feet moving and your body shaking, and I was thrilled to have a chance to catch up with them before their set at Coachella this past weekend.
What prompted you to release a live album?
We thought that now would be a good time to put down a document of the live show as it currently is. We’re at a point were we’ve got old music and new music, and we’re trying to make it all work together.
Do you prefer playing at big festivals like Coachella or would you rather spread your music in other ways?
Playing live isn’t primarily a way of spreading our music — it’s more something that we enjoy doing. It’s fun. Playing live, even to a big crowd, is less efficient than using online methods.
Where do you find your musical inspiration?
Wherever we last left it.
Who are some of your musical influences?
Raymond Scott, Delia Derbyshire, Joe Meek, Aphex Twin…
Are there any younger/newer artists or styles that have caught your attention recently?
Objekt, Blawan, Factory Floor…
Any collaborations you hope to have?
We have some secret ones in the works, but we can’t let on what they are for now.
Do you ever plan to revive your song “Hot Dog” in your sets?
We’ve actually been asked that recently by someone else. Dunno. It wouldn’t really fit with most of the other things we’re playing at the moment. Most of the older tracks (like “Hustler”) that we are playing have been totally reworked, so they are almost completely different.
What advice or inspiration would you give to aspiring producers?
Get one piece of gear (not a laptop) and learn to use it really well.
What can we look forward to in 2013?
We’re playing a bunch of festivals over the summer, and we have a couple of singles and the first of our collabs coming out soon, so watch this space.
Contact Simian Mobile Disco
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | YouTube | Soundlcoud | GM
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Sources : Interview With Simian Mobile Disco Photo | Simian Mobile Disco - Cerulean Video | Interview With Simian Mobile Disco Article
Since 2005 legendary London-based duo Simian Mobile Disco (James Ford and Jas Shaw) has been releasing incredible analog productions. Though I’ve seen the duo several times in the past, I’m always amazed while watching them create the music right in front of the audience. Simian Mobile Disco’s rhythms and progressive beats are sure to get your feet moving and your body shaking, and I was thrilled to have a chance to catch up with them before their set at Coachella this past weekend.
What prompted you to release a live album?
We thought that now would be a good time to put down a document of the live show as it currently is. We’re at a point were we’ve got old music and new music, and we’re trying to make it all work together.
Do you prefer playing at big festivals like Coachella or would you rather spread your music in other ways?
Playing live isn’t primarily a way of spreading our music — it’s more something that we enjoy doing. It’s fun. Playing live, even to a big crowd, is less efficient than using online methods.
Where do you find your musical inspiration?
Wherever we last left it.
Who are some of your musical influences?
Raymond Scott, Delia Derbyshire, Joe Meek, Aphex Twin…
Are there any younger/newer artists or styles that have caught your attention recently?
Objekt, Blawan, Factory Floor…
Any collaborations you hope to have?
We have some secret ones in the works, but we can’t let on what they are for now.
Do you ever plan to revive your song “Hot Dog” in your sets?
We’ve actually been asked that recently by someone else. Dunno. It wouldn’t really fit with most of the other things we’re playing at the moment. Most of the older tracks (like “Hustler”) that we are playing have been totally reworked, so they are almost completely different.
What advice or inspiration would you give to aspiring producers?
Get one piece of gear (not a laptop) and learn to use it really well.
What can we look forward to in 2013?
We’re playing a bunch of festivals over the summer, and we have a couple of singles and the first of our collabs coming out soon, so watch this space.
Contact Simian Mobile Disco
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | YouTube | Soundlcoud | GM
Contact LA Music Blog
Website | Facebook | Twitter
Sources : Interview With Simian Mobile Disco Photo | Simian Mobile Disco - Cerulean Video | Interview With Simian Mobile Disco Article
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