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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:51:52 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=7984Source]]>Swiss DJ and producer, Inamar stops by to speak about her musical journey, latest release "Dolce Vita" and her creative process. She also speaks about her upcoming projects. For the latest on Inamar and her projects visit: Inamarmusic.
Swiss DJ and producer, Inamar stops by to speak about her musical journey, latest release "Dolce Vita" and her creative process. She also speaks about her upcoming projects.
Mason Vera Paine and Inamar Interview Transcription
Announcer – 0:00: Mason Vera Paine.
Mason Paine – 0:02: Swiss DJ and producer Inamar joins me to speak about her career and her latest project, Dolce Vita. Thanks for joining me, Inamar.
Inamar – 0:09: Hey, Mason, I'm thrilled about this interview opportunity. Thank you so much for having me.
Mason Paine – 0:14: So tell me, Inamar, how long have you been a DJ?
Inamar – 0:17: I've been a DJ for three years.
Mason Paine – 0:19: That's amazing that you've been djing for three years already. You know, I'm curious, who are some of your musical influences and what drew you to them?
Inamar – 0:27: I've been inspired by various artists like Nora and pure, pretty, pink and Miss Monique. Their ability to showcase their creations to the audience and feel the vibes directly on the stage is truly inspiring.
Mason Paine – 0:41: You know, I read somewhere that you also play instruments. Is this true?
Inamar – 0:44: Yes, I play the piano and the guitar.
Mason– 0:46: Now do you ever incorporate the piano or guitar into your music?
Inamar – 0:50: Well, my creative process always starts at my piano. Jamming around generates many ideas, melodies and even songwriting.
Mason Paine – 0:58: From what I read, you're also a producer. What inspired you to gravitate towards that? Or was this more of a natural progression as a DJ?
Inamar – 1:06: It was actually the other way around. Seven years ago, I started producing. I was in Ibiza, standing at Ushuaya, and suddenly it hit me like a lightning bolt. I knew I wanted to make music. I flew back home, downloaded logic prex and thought myself everything through YouTube videos and books. I think it was then a natural progression that at some point I wanted to showcase my music to an audience. That's when I started DJing and realized it's also a huge passion of mine.
Mason Paine – 1:37: I love hearing how people end up becoming DJs and everything about you was self taught. It was just a natural progression into being a musician. And you just knew that, bam, this is where I want to be. So tell me about your latest track, Dolce Vita.
Inamar – 1:52: Well, my new track, Dolce Vita, was created in my music studio in Lugano. Lugano is located in the italian part of Switzerland. The view of palm trees and Lugano's mountains. Sansa vaturatore inspired me to write Dolce Vita. I had this melody in my head and translated it onto my piano to craft the song's lyrics. I really wanted to produce a song that reflects my love for the italian way of life. So I poured all my good wipes into it. With this song, I aimed to emphasize the joys of life, such as good food, good company and beautiful surroundings.
Song – 2:30: Dolce Vita By: Inamar
Mason Paine – 5:27: Now I know you released Dolce Vita on Sirup. How did this partnership come about?
]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse7:47Behind the DJ Booth: Browncoat’s 26-Year Musical Journey
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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:16:22 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=7966Source]]>With over 26 years as a DJ and Producer Browncoat has made not only an impact in the EDM industry but a cultural impact in the underground India music scene. Take as a listen to my latest conversation with him as he speaks about his journey in the musi...
With over 26 years as a DJ and Producer Browncoat has made not only an impact in the EDM industry but a cultural impact in the underground India music scene. Take as a listen to my latest conversation with him as he speaks about his journey in the music scene.
0:00-Mason Paine: Brown coat has been in the music industry for over 26 years. Find out how he stays motivated and the impact he has made in India developing the EDM scene there. Thanks for joining me. Browncoat.
0:13-Browncoat: Hi there, Mason. Thank you so much for having me. I've been really looking forward to this conversation. Really happy to be here.
0:18-Mason Paine: You've been creating music for 26 years. What first drew you into EDM?
0:24-Browncoat: While I wouldn't necessarily call my music EDM, I try and make more deep house, melodic techno and house and slightly more underground than conventional EDM. And it's been 26 years, but it's still a struggle in India because India has such a deep and rich musical culture that it's very difficult for anything which is non-indian to cut through. And that's probably the main reason where I wanted to showcase more of the international and electronic music because that's not what you get in still date. There's not a single radio channel or tv show or anything which can be considered mainstream that showcases international music. And that's the best part about it. You're running against the tide and showcasing music that people are not used to. That was the biggest draw for me.
1:12-Mason Paine: So you've been going against the grain for many years. But when you first started in the scene, what genre did you spin?
1:19-Browncoat: In the beginning, it was just a fight and struggle with the venues to allow us to play international, be it top 40, hip hop, r and b, or even basic pop. It was just that difficult because everybody just wanted you to play what's being broadcasted everywhere, the typical hindi film music or the punjabi music. And at that time, we would just be happy to play top 40s because that was the struggle for us.
1:42-Mason Paine: Wow. So you had a history of just fighting to be able to play certain songs in the style that you wanted to. But as of today now, what's the particular genre that you spin nowadays I.
1:55-Browncoat: Play a lot of melodic techno, indie dance, deep house, progressive. That's also because I produce a lot of these genres and it gets an amazing response from the floor. It's really progressing beautifully and I love where the music is right now.
2:08-Mason Paine: What is the EDM music scene like in India?
2:11-Browncoat: The electronic scene in India is amazing. The crowd that turns up for our events is just beautiful. The response that you get from the audience is incomparable because I've traveled and played around the world and I still prefer playing to an Indian audience because they really give you their all when they're dancing, the screaming, the shouting, the smiling. And even though it might not be the mainstream genre in India,]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse14:53From Indie Rock to EDM Ramsesboomboom
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Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:05:51 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=7954Source]]>One half of the dynamic duo behind the music project Ramsesboomboom, Wannes Salome joins me to discuss how he and Erik Buschmanna came together for this project and about their unique musical background.
One half of the dynamic duo behind the music project Ramsesboomboom, Wannes Salome joins me to discuss how he and Erik Buschmanna came together for this project and about their unique musical background.
0:01 - Mason Paine: Wannes Salomé and Erik Buschmann formed the group Ramsesboomboom. Wannes joins me to speak about how the group was formed and what are some things we can expect from them. Thanks for joining me, Wannes.
0:14 - Wannes Salome: Hey, Mason. Really happy to be here, and, thanks for having me on.
0:17 - Mason Paine: So, Wannes, tell me, how did you guys form Ramsesboomboom?
0:21 - Wannes Salome: Yes. So Ramsesboomboom is a duo project of me and Erik. Erik and I have known each other, like, for all of our professional music career. We went to school together. He studied drums, and I studied music production. And we basically clicked right away at school. So we played in bands together. And after our studies, We actually played in a band called Clangstaff, which is a indie rock band.
0:48 - Wannes Salome: And we toured all over America and Europe and played a lot of festivals. And during that time, when we got tired of doing indie music, we got together and started to write some electronic music Because we were both really into electronic music as well, like John Hopkins, James Blake, like a lot of alternative electronic music. So we just started to write electronic track. After a while, we had a collection of them and we thought we should release this, do something with it.
1:16 - Mason Paine: You know, inquiring minds have to know, Ramsesboomboom. Now that's a pretty unique name. Can you give me the background on what it means?
1:25 - Wannes Salome: Definitely, it's an interesting name. Ramses was actually the name of our very first demo. Like, the very first electronic track we we created was initially called Ramses. Then we decided to call our project Ramses, and we called that track I feel nothing, which is the 1st, track we released with this project. So actually, the 1st track we ever wrote is also the 1st track, we released, which is very funny. But then after a while, we decided to add the Boom, Boom to it because it just It's a little bit of playfulness, and it's also gives the whole name a little bit more of a unique vibe, a more of a interesting vibe, which is why We went with Ramsesboomboom.
2:04 - Mason Paine: You know, prior to forming Ramsesboomboom, did either of you have any other musical background?
2:10 - Wannes Salome: Yeah. So we we studied together on the Conservatoire of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and we both studied at the pop academy. Yeah. I think We're both just really we have really broad interests. So we've done a lot of music. We've done a pop and jazz and tried out some classical music influences. Yeah. And as, as producers, we work with different artists with different backgrounds as well.
2:37 - Wannes Salome: So I don't know. We're we're just very much in love with music and creating and experimenting, actually. I think experimenting is a big theme for us in our music, musical career and in this project as well.
]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse15:12Techno DJ AMKA Discusses His Latest Release
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:59:18 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=7939Source]]>DJ and Producer AMKA shares insightful details about his journey in the music industry, from his early experiences with gaming to his uncle's influence as a DJ. Learn about his love for techno and how he aims to create unforgettable experiences with hi...
DJ and Producer AMKA shares insightful details about his journey in the music industry, from his early experiences with gaming to his uncle's influence as a DJ. Learn about his love for techno and how he aims to create unforgettable experiences with his music in this latest interview.
Mason Paine - 0:01: Alfredo Mazzilli is a techno DJ and producer that goes by the name AMKA. AMKA joins me to speak about his career and how in such a short time, he's been making waves in the scene. Thanks for joining me, AMKA.
AMKA - 0:12: Thank you for having me on.
Mason Paine - 0:14: Mason, tell me, how long have you been a DJ and how'd you pick up your name?
AMKA - 0:18: Yeah, well, I started DJ when I was 14, and the story behind my DJ name is, is that everyone was calling me AMKA because it's my gamer tag. I'm a big fan of video games, so, yeah, I kept AMKA as my artist's name. That's it.
Mason Paine - 0:37: Nice. I actually like video games too. Was that your inspiration or was there something else that inspired you into the music industry?
AMKA - 0:45: I grew up surrounded by music. My uncle was a DJ as well and he had the DJ console at my parents’ home. So, one day I decided to try and since then everything started.
Mason Paine - 0:58: That's cool. You have a solid foundation and there are multiple genres. When it comes to EDM, what drew you to techno specifically?
AMKA - 1:07: Well, that's a great question. Honestly, I decided to choose techno because it's able to convey different emotion to people. The groove and the melodies are able to transport the listener whatever he wants at the moment of listening. That's why I have chosen techno.
Mason Paine - 1:21: Do you think you bring anything unique to techno?
AMKA - 1:24: I don't know, probably melodies or atmospheres, because it's what my fans love more about my music.
Mason Paine - 1:30: Your new track, vivid memories. I got to know, was there any inspiration behind it?
AMKA - 1:35: The concept behind the track was to create a memorable experience. Whether you're listening to it at a club or a festival, it aims to capture the essence of the moment, making it unforgettable for you and your friends around you.
Mason Paine - 6:14: It's sham you. Is there any other artists in particular that you look up to or you get inspired by that? Just really helps you push your own music along?
AMKA - 7:40: I'm not going to say a specific name, to be honest, because the world is full of incredible artists who keep inspiring me and other people every day. We just have to be thankful to all of them for their music and to keep inspiring us.
Mason Paine - 7:54: Even though you've been DJing since you were very young man, you've only been on the scene for about a year professionally. So when it comes to the evolution of your own sound,]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse9:10Classical Music to EDM: The Unique Story of PepperJvck
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Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:01:02 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=7927Source]]>DJ and Producer stops PepprJvck stops by the Mason Paine Show to speak about his unique path in the EDM industry and how his classical music training influenced his sound. For the latest on PepperJvck’s musical projects visit: Instagram.
DJ and Producer stops PepprJvck stops by the Mason Paine Show to speak about his unique path in the EDM industry and how his classical music training influenced his sound.
Mason Paine 00:01: Jack Sheldy is a DJ and producer based out of San Diego, California, that goes by the name of Pepper Jack. Let's find out why he has caught the attention of many industry professionals and fans alike since his 2022 debut. Thanks for joining me, Pepper Jack.
PepperJvck 00:15: Thanks for having me on, Mason.
Mason Paine 00:17: You know, I read that you were classically trained. At what age did you start your training?
PepperJvck 00:22: So, I actually started learning classical music around the age of ten. I started playing the piano from a next-door neighbor that I had actually, and then I transitioned that into being a cellist. And I was the first chair in our orchestra in junior high and high school for a while. And I ended up playing the cello for about eight years. Learned a lot of sheet music, how to read music, how to play in a quartet, how to play in an orchestra. I was in a symphony for a while. So, yeah, it's been a lot of different classical training before I got into electronic music later on in my life.
Mason Paine 00:56: That's an impressive resume. How did you go from classically trained to gravitating towards dance music?
PepperJvck 1:02: Yeah, so that's a great question, actually, because I've had a really diverse background in music. I started in symphonies and quartets and orchestras and that sort of thing, and then I actually got into rock music after that. So I was in a garage band, in my friend's garage. We would get together after school. We went to the same high school and just jam out. I was on the guitar. We had a keyboardist, we had a singer. We play anything from blues to jazz to rock music, and that was a lot of fun.
PepperJvck 1:30: So I think that transition for me, from the orchestra setting into a rock band and then finally into electronic music, was just kind of natural for me because I was going from an instrument that wasn't that high tech, it wasn't amplified at all to something that was amplified, and I could create distortion on the amp I had with my guitar. And then eventually buying software and getting even more high tech by getting into house music and electronic music production. So for me, I think it was just that transition of getting more and more electronic, more and more amplified, and exploring all the capabilities I had at my disposal, especially. I felt like it was pretty unique having that classical background and just knowing what I know about music theory, chord progressions, minor skills, major skills, all of that knowledge I had, because I feel like a lot of people in Ableton kind of get into it from the dj side, like they dj venues and that sort of thing. And they get into it from a social aspect, and then they buy Ableton and get into production. But for me, it was really about using and channeling the skills I had with symphony aspects, with knowing my skills, my chord progressions and music theory, and coming into electronic music from that background. So I felt like that was kind of unique for my skill set and something that I always wanted to pursue.
]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse18:54Deep Root Records Label Owner Francis Mercier Talks Career & Music
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Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:49:13 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=7304Source]]>Deep Root Records is a record label that specializes in deep house, afro house, and electro pop music. They boast a diverse international roster, and have released music from house music legends like Roland Clark, Rowetta and Chapter & Verse,
Deep Root Records is a record label that specializes in deep house, afro house, and electro pop music. They boast a diverse international roster, and have released music from house music legends like Roland Clark, Rowetta and Chapter & Verse, as well as from up and coming stars. DJ, Producer and Deep Root Records Label Owner, Francis Mercier joins the Mason Paine Show to speak about his career, music and latest projects.
Mason Paine: Francis Meier is not only a DJ producer, but he is also the founder of deep roots records. This label focuses on deep house Afro house and electro pop music. The label has a diverse international roster of artists and has released music from well known house music, legends like Roland Clark, and Rotta as well as some up and coming stars. Francis Meier joins me to talk about his career music and latest projects. Thanks for joining me, Francis.
Francis Mercier: Thank you.
Mason Paine: So tell me, how long have you been a DJ?
Francis Mercier: It's been a long journey. About 15 years. Looking back, it's been 15 years. Yeah.
Mason Paine: Wow. 15 years. Did you start when you were in high school or college then?
Francis Mercier: When I just moved to the states, when I just started college, around my freshman year, I had a chance to CTS, to I'm in UR in live back then it was like the big trans days. And that really drew me in and I got my first pair of equipment.
Francis Mercier: And from there I started playing like college parties and it's, it's been history since.
Mason Paine: Your first piece of equipment. Do you still have it? I'm just curious.
Francis Mercier: No, not at all, actually sold my turntable, which was a mistake back in, I think it was 2008 because I wanted to get, you know, a new computer and I wanted to get like sero and I kind of moved to the digital.
Francis Mercier: I completely changed startup nowadays. You know, I play mainly with, CD-J's, so it's kind of pointless to have equipment, if that makes sense.
Mason Paine: No, it does make sense. But I still get nostalgic of keeping a lot of my old devices because I don't know why I think to myself, maybe it'll be useful or, you know, maybe I'll pull it out and I'll just try something different using, you know, something older.
Mason Paine: But, I try not to sell any of my old stuff just because I don't know
Francis Mercier: I think it was a mistake. I think it was a mistake because you know, turntables turned out to be. Quite valuable nowadays because they don't make them anymore. The techniques. So I had techniques back in the day and I sold them for not, not a lot just to get myself a MacBook and, and, Serato sound card because that's what was trending back then.
Francis Mercier: Yeah. And yeah, since,]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse16:10KJ Sawka Speaks About The Private Language & Their Latest Project
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Mon, 07 Mar 2022 01:52:36 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=7117Source]]>DJ and Producer KJ Sawka speaks about his career and inspirations; as well as his latest collaboration project with Blake Lewis called: The Private Language. For more information about The Private Language visit: Theprivatelanguage.
DJ and Producer KJ Sawka speaks about his career and inspirations; as well as his latest collaboration project with Blake Lewis called: The Private Language.
Like Mason on Facebook at: Facebook.com/MasonVeraPaine and follow on Twitter at: Twitter.com/MasonVeraPaine. Interested in being a guest on the show or wish to send pitches contact us at: [email protected] ]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse16:02Spring Awakening Returns With Autumn Equinox
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Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:54:21 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=6784Source]]>The two day Spring Awakening: Autumn Equinox, taking place the 2nd and 3rd of October 2021, will feature more than 70 artists across three stages. The headliners will be Martin Garrix, Excision, Diplo, Galantis, RL Grime b2b Baauer, Dillon Francis,
The two day Spring Awakening: Autumn Equinox, taking place the 2nd and 3rd of October 2021, will feature more than 70 artists across three stages. The headliners will be Martin Garrix, Excision, Diplo, Galantis, RL Grime b2b Baauer, Dillon Francis, and Madeon. Festival Director of Spring Awakening Autumn Equinox, Sig Greenebaume joins me to speak about this year’s festivals and what we can expect.
]]>Mason Vera Paine, the Unabridged Millennialfullfalse8:20Mike Hiratzka: Life, Music, and Everything In Between
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Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0000https://masonverapaine.com/?p=6638Source]]>Mike Hiratzka is the man behind the music. Hiratzka has traveled the world, playing at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, and has done this in many ways: as a DJ, a producer, a live performer, and most recently, as an artist.Mike Hiratzka is the man behind the music. Hiratzka has traveled the world, playing at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, and has done this in many ways: as a DJ, a producer, a live performer, and most recently, as an artist. Mike speaks about his journey and some of the exciting projects he has been working on.