Yse Interview
What’s your favourite colour?
I don’t have any particular one: but why limit yourself? Since I’m not too bright I’ll try and sum up a few thoughts for you though.. I think my primary tastes tend to lean towards very light shades of rhythm with a small smattering of Hue-y Lewis. I quite like Moody (and not Oyster Cult or Deacon) blues and go for yellows that sit closer to Magic Orchestra than Coldplay. Anything that’s Simply Red is really quite off putting but Green has to be Al though – no competition there.
What first got you involved in house music?
The listening part first got me involved.. then the seeing, then the doing. I’ve still yet to feel it in the way I’m supposed to according to all those ‘house is a feeling’ type preachy tracks.
How do your Yse productions differ to the music you write as Rhythm Plate?
Matt’s not there durrr… Also, I’ve discovered a new kick drum. And I’m not afraid to use it!
Where do you draw your inspiration from and which other artists inspire you?
I don’t draw it. I use a computer.
London or Matlock?
…and the difference is? OK, maybe London’s got a couple more clubs and the odd catwalk show twice a year, but Matlock’s overall style (be it fashion, music, art, farming or philately) is always next level.
What has been your favourite track to write so far?
Having emailed my producer/engineer in Peru, he tells me that he enjoyed writing Bounce Back the most. Which is nice cos it also cost the least amount of money to have him write it for me!
What are your future ambitions within music?
I’ve been incredibly lucky to meet and work with loads of very talented people over the years – be it vocalists, session musicians or tea girls. The only ambition I have is to keep working with them and meet more inspirational and talented people… especially the tea girls – although it costs too much time re-advertising their position.
What advice would you give to music producers who have demanding girlfriends or boyfriends?
er…
What do you look for when you’re collaborating with a vocalist?
A voice. Preferably one that can hold a note. And clever word play skills – not like long words or owt, just someone who can put a fresh take on a tired theme will do – as that always helps, cos I’m crap at rap. Word.
What software do you use and why?
Music-X on the Amiga is a die hard, swear-by killer app. I chain it with a Cheetah MQ-8, even though I know all the big boys are still using MMT8′s. I reckon computers are the way forward for most musical things though, hell, they may even take over so you don’t even have to buy a synth to make a sound.. but seriously though, I doubt that.
Have you seen our dog?
No, but when I catch it I’ll kill it – my trickers cost too much money to have them all s*it up!
