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Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
I am an electronic music producer, I trade stocks every now and then, and I am a full-time software developer. From my main influences always been classical music, rock music, drum&base, electro-house music. My interest field in music is very broad. I never studied music professionally, I never went to music school. I understand some sheet music because I've seen them very long ago. I can translate the sheet music into MIDI samples, but it almost never works as it was supposed to. My lack of interest in music was always low chance of success, generally more seen more talented people playing multiple instruments. That was until I discovered software for writing music. I learned how to program the notes, and make any instrument to continuously perform them in the same quality without ever replaying them. The only thing was creativity that I needed and some tutors, whom I couldn't find. So I am still learning, and I am producing in the process. Programming and electronic music writing has many things in common, one of them being you learn it by repetition.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hypnotic-illusions/corsair-1
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
My interest in electronic music started from the moment I heard The Prodigy in the 90s. I had a cassette player with Phillips headphones back then. I started putting some vibes together on open source DAWs available for Windows, oftentimes being lost by the number of unfamiliar terms. As a result, I produced 2 short tracks and I entirely forgot about the whole idea for 2 years. After a while, my interest returned to me back, when I saw some of our local artists getting recognition for their hot electro vibes. It made me think, I could do it too. I am doing it already for 5 years, and now I can stand in front of the public with some of my works.
In my music I try to catch some strong emotions. It is always about catching that emotion, at that time, the right moment in the song that I always try to catch. I am a fan of The Doors.
What´s new right now?
I am planning the release of my new album on Spotify, iTunes and other popular platforms. The only problem is funds, and when I spend time producing new things and I read feedback from other artists, they all say they're struggling to sell their albums. It sets me back a little, also the price of a professional studio recording was always pretty high. Despite every obstacle, I will get published since I found a publisher already and I will make the presentation in a bar somewhere.
I don't sing. All popular music consists of someone singing. I was always a drummer actually, so I didn't sing in my band either. I barely ever played any other instrument until I discovered DAW.
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
I rarely get them, when I get them it takes persuasion.
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
I network with local event managers to give me some play time. Oftentimes it gives me nothing.
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
I wait.
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
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How do you personally discover new music?
I discover music through Soundcloud, YouTube, I buy music, Apple Music, Spotify and sometimes radio. I have this useful tool called Shazam, it helps me to find songs that I hear on Radio.
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
“I share it on my social media
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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