Hinoter Interview with Meat Katie
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廣受台灣樂迷喜愛的英倫碎拍巨星Meat Katie這次帶來了全新的混音大碟"Lot49 presents: Meat Katie"，在我們的獨家專訪裡面，將一探他創作音樂的獨門家私以及更多關於這張全新混音專輯的想法….
１你來自英國倫敦,可以跟我們說說那邊怎麼樣嗎?
這陣子的天氣都是又濕又冷,而且雨下個不停(倫敦一天到晚都在下雨!)我今天早上才剛從舊金山回來..那邊的天氣真是棒呆了!!
２你覺得什麼是什麼樣的音樂類型影響你創作音樂最多呢?
我到現在還是會不斷的挖掘/收藏一些rare groove跟funk老唱片,我認為這對我在製作音樂時有著非常巨大的影響。我必須要說的是，雖然我在建構DJ set時是以techno為主,但我並不因此自認為是一個techno DJ。
３你在家中有自己的錄音室嗎?
不,我在倫敦跟Dylan Rhymes一起共用一間錄音室。不過更大多數的時間我都是在飛機旅途中用筆記型電腦來寫曲子,然後到達目的地之後再作一個最終的重整動作。
４你都使用什麼樣的器材設備來製作你的音樂呢？我們非常的感興趣…如果可以的話，是否可以請你列一份器材的清單呢？
我們使用的軟體是logic pro（不過我也會使用ableton live來製作現場DJ的sets.），電腦則是使用apple mac G5，錄音卡則是fireface 400 sound card。
在此我推薦一些我常用的軟體音源：
Trilogy
Atmoshpere
Stylus
Waves
Ohm boyz (for various distortions)
Bitcrusher
Camel audio (for its phat & space plug in’s)
Novation bass station
Vanguard
Reaktor 5
Arp
Minimoog
當然，除了使用軟體vst-plug-in音源之外,我在創作音樂時還是習慣加入大量的取樣部份,這樣的組合使我更能夠做出我想要的特殊風貌。
除此之外，我們還有三組監聽喇叭系統：
V6 KRK’s
Genelec’s (with sub)
Yamaha NS10’s
還有其他的控制介面跟合成器：
Mackie big knob
Liquid mix
Nord lead (rack)
Proteus2000
Korg MS2000
６你這張最新的混音專輯"Lot49 presents: Meat Katie"，你花了多少時間來製作呢？
你有特別推薦專輯內哪幾首單曲嗎？
我會推薦這張專輯內所有的歌以及混音！！（嘿嘿！）
我大概花了一個月的時間構思出這張混音專輯的雛型輪廓，對我來說這有點像是在玩拼圖遊戲，把所有想法的片段拼湊成完整的圖片，我自己非常滿意最後完成的作品！
７所以你在辦party時主要會考慮與英國本地DJ搭配還是邀請海外藝人比較多呢？
平常除了我們的LOT49 party會有海外的DJ/producer一起參與之外,我大多跟英國DJ搭配在我們當地的club表演。
８你自己本身喜歡跳舞嗎？
哈，當然，當我開始進入音樂中搖擺時，就很難不跳舞了！（雖然我知道我跳起舞時真的很像個白痴..）
９你有考慮要發行新專輯的打算嗎？
是的，我正在進行新專輯的製作工作，運氣好的話預定是明年中會發行！
１０．我們知道你剛結束美國的巡迴表演旅程（聖地牙哥以及舊金山），那邊的情形怎麼樣呢？
美國西岸的舞池９場景現在非常的火熱！這幾年electro/breaks在美西有愈來愈受歡迎的趨勢！（當然一部分可能也是我們LOT49的關係，哈）
１１。你對於現今的碎拍發展情形有什麼意見嗎？
說老實話我真的沒有想太多關於這方面的問題，我只是專注於把自己喜歡的事情給做好。然而概觀而論現今的情形對於跳舞音樂的發展都是蠻不樂觀的，碎拍毫無疑問的在剛發展時是有些爭議性的，然而現今的碎拍已經融合了許多不同的音樂元素，我確信碎拍音樂在未來能夠更清楚找到屬於自己的定位。
１２。最後，有什麼話想對亞洲的樂迷說的嗎？
我正在考慮再去亞洲看看，亞洲總是充滿了驚奇！我相信我們很快就會見面！
(原文刊載於Hinoter vol.31,如需轉載請先告知,thx)
2007年12月29日 星期六
Hinoter Interview with Meat Katie
Hinoter Interview with Meat Katie
1) You are from London, in England. Can you tell us what it's like there?
At the moment it is raining and cold (which is pretty much normal), ive just got back from san Francisco this morning where the weather was beautiful sunshine and warm,
2) What kind of music would you say has had the biggest influence on your music?
I still collect funk and rare groove, I think that has had some serious impact on how I produce music, (always trying to hook people into a groove), with djing I would say techno has played a major part on how I construct and play sets, although I do not consider myself a techno dj.
3) Do you have your own studio at home?
No, I share a studio unit in London with Dylan Rhymes, but I do tend to work a lot on my laptop when I fly, then I just re-load everything up and get stuff nailed there.
4) What kind of equipment do you use to make your sound? Can you make a gear list if it’s possible? We’re very interested about it.
We use logic pro, (but I also use ableton for dj edits) on an apple mac G5, a fireface 400 sound card, and loads of plug ins, the ones I like are
TrilogyAtmoshpere Stylus WavesOhm boyz (for various distortions)BitcrusherCamel audio (for its phat & space plug in’s)Novation bass stationVanguardReaktor 5ArpMinimoog
I still sample loads of stuff and manipulate things, I like doing that, you can come up with some real unique stuff.
we have three sets of monitors.V6 KRK’sGenelec’s (with sub)Yamaha NS10’s
And a few other bits like.Mackie big knobLiquid mixNord lead (rack)Proteus2000 Korg MS2000
5) Your latest mix album "Lot49 presents: Meat Katie", how long have you been working on this album all in all? Which tracks are recommended or needs your special brief.
I would recommend all the tracks & the mix (he he!)
It took about a month for it to take shape, it’s a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, I have pretty broad taste, so a lot of it was making my idea’s flow, im really happy with the results though.
6) So are you going to be relying on local DJs or will you be inviting a lot of internationals?
I normally play with residents or locals at most clubs unless we are throwing LOT49 parties, that’s when 2 or 3 djs/producers from the label will play.
7) Do you actually dance a lot yourself?Yeah, when im getting into it I start to bounce about, its hard not to, (although I look like an idiot!!)
8) Are you thinking of bringing a new album out?
Yes, im working on new material all the time, the new album looks set to be released mid-late next year, with a bit of luck
9) You’ve just finished up the tour through the US. ( San Diego & San Francisco)What was that like? Is there any diffrenence between Europe & the states’s club scene? Didn’t you all get tired of each other?
?? I was one my own, but I often get tired of myself…… the scene on the west coast of the states is kicking, its really picked up in the last few years, the electro/breaks cross over is massive, (well it has been for us LOT49)
10) What’s your opinion about the Break scene lately?
To be fair I don’t really think about it that much, I just get my head down and do my own thing, but it’s a hard time for dance music in general, breaks is certainly having a few issues in its growth, but so is many other of the sub genres, im sure breaks will have its day at some point.
11) Any message for your fans in Asia?
Im looking forward to coming back out there, its always a riot, I will see you soon.
1) You are from London, in England. Can you tell us what it's like there?
At the moment it is raining and cold (which is pretty much normal), ive just got back from san Francisco this morning where the weather was beautiful sunshine and warm,
2) What kind of music would you say has had the biggest influence on your music?
I still collect funk and rare groove, I think that has had some serious impact on how I produce music, (always trying to hook people into a groove), with djing I would say techno has played a major part on how I construct and play sets, although I do not consider myself a techno dj.
3) Do you have your own studio at home?
No, I share a studio unit in London with Dylan Rhymes, but I do tend to work a lot on my laptop when I fly, then I just re-load everything up and get stuff nailed there.
4) What kind of equipment do you use to make your sound? Can you make a gear list if it’s possible? We’re very interested about it.
We use logic pro, (but I also use ableton for dj edits) on an apple mac G5, a fireface 400 sound card, and loads of plug ins, the ones I like are
TrilogyAtmoshpere Stylus WavesOhm boyz (for various distortions)BitcrusherCamel audio (for its phat & space plug in’s)Novation bass stationVanguardReaktor 5ArpMinimoog
I still sample loads of stuff and manipulate things, I like doing that, you can come up with some real unique stuff.
we have three sets of monitors.V6 KRK’sGenelec’s (with sub)Yamaha NS10’s
And a few other bits like.Mackie big knobLiquid mixNord lead (rack)Proteus2000 Korg MS2000
5) Your latest mix album "Lot49 presents: Meat Katie", how long have you been working on this album all in all? Which tracks are recommended or needs your special brief.
I would recommend all the tracks & the mix (he he!)
It took about a month for it to take shape, it’s a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, I have pretty broad taste, so a lot of it was making my idea’s flow, im really happy with the results though.
6) So are you going to be relying on local DJs or will you be inviting a lot of internationals?
I normally play with residents or locals at most clubs unless we are throwing LOT49 parties, that’s when 2 or 3 djs/producers from the label will play.
7) Do you actually dance a lot yourself?Yeah, when im getting into it I start to bounce about, its hard not to, (although I look like an idiot!!)
8) Are you thinking of bringing a new album out?
Yes, im working on new material all the time, the new album looks set to be released mid-late next year, with a bit of luck
9) You’ve just finished up the tour through the US. ( San Diego & San Francisco)What was that like? Is there any diffrenence between Europe & the states’s club scene? Didn’t you all get tired of each other?
?? I was one my own, but I often get tired of myself…… the scene on the west coast of the states is kicking, its really picked up in the last few years, the electro/breaks cross over is massive, (well it has been for us LOT49)
10) What’s your opinion about the Break scene lately?
To be fair I don’t really think about it that much, I just get my head down and do my own thing, but it’s a hard time for dance music in general, breaks is certainly having a few issues in its growth, but so is many other of the sub genres, im sure breaks will have its day at some point.
11) Any message for your fans in Asia?
Im looking forward to coming back out there, its always a riot, I will see you soon.
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