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[INTERVIEW] Extra Terra : "I love everything related to science fiction"
Interview en français ici Invited gracefully by Bass Clap, we were able to talk with Cinate, member of the duo Extra Terra during the Oxygen 1 on December 2, 2017. DFR: What is the origin of your stage name? C: « In fact, it has a double meaning, first it’s an extrapolation of the extraterrestrial name, […]
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Invited gracefully by Bass Clap, we were able to talk with Cinate, member of the duo Extra Terra during the Oxygen 1 on December 2, 2017.
DFR: What is the origin of your stage name?
C: « In fact, it has a double meaning, first it’s an extrapolation of the extraterrestrial name, I love everything that’s science fiction, I’m very fond of all that: aliens, xenomorphs … delirium there, but it also means extra earth: that is to say a super-developed human, more than the others, that’s the meaning. »
DFR: What made you do Bassmusic?
C: « All that is music, I started very young. I was in a metal band for a year and then I did psytrance, on Cubase then FL studio. Ableton ect. We will say that, concerning the actual « production » on sequencing software, it’s been ten years since I practice it. And today I’m doing dubstep, bass music, hybrid, trap, everything you know now. The sound design in 2010 with Skrillex, Rusko that inspired me … it was very extraterrestrial, like sounds from another planet. So with my friend we got together and we did the Extra Terra project. »
DFR: Where do your inspirations come from?
C: « The group Infected Mushroom. They really motivated me, inspired me to do some prod. I said to myself: « what they do is amazing! » After that, there is also cinema, like the science fiction I mentioned before. It’s my biggest source of inspiration. It really pushed me to produce. Also Hans Zimmer or the last soundtrack of Blade Runner. I listen to metal as well, but I’m very open to all types of music. As long as I find that good, I’m listening. »
DFR: Your 3 favorite artists in BassMusic?
C: (laughs) « In Bass Music, I’d say Excision. After that it’s complicated … Spag Heddy? It’s really hhard … (laughs) but Virtual Riot for the last one! »
DFR: For you, what defines the party in which you mix?
C: « The cohesion between the public and Extra Terra … After you can not » define « a party, each has its own character! I had a good time with the audience … each night has its own specificity thankfully. »
DFR: What do you think of the French Bassmusic scene?
C: « We have a lot of things in French BassMusic! The Bass music scene is not bad. There is a lot of activity between Lyon, Paris ect … but it could be even better. But we can not complain, I think that in France, compared to Europe we are well off! After, the country that I preferred is Canada, people are crazy over there. They jump, sing … they headbang, it’s crazy! »
DFR: A party moment you did not like?
C: « I do not have bad memories. »
DFR: Tell us a bit about your future projects?
C: « An upcoming EP on FirePower. We are also finishing another, in progression. Personally, I also plan to do courses, video presentations to do music training. It will allow people all over the world to learn BassMusic. We will also make pre-set packs and special audio plugins for the project … So follow us! »
DFR: Advice for those who want to get started?
C: « Work hard. It’s very difficult. The level in the Bass Music is incredible and very high. When you see guys who is 19 years old who make crazy tracks … you must follow the pace! Never give up, and always stay optimistic. »
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We asked Cinate to answer our questions without much thought. And that’s what his heart says:
Excision or Skrillex ?
« Excision »
Riddim or Brostep ?
« Brostep »
140 or 150 Bpm ?
« 150 Bpm »
Black Label or Disciple ?
« Disciple because Virtual Riot is on it ! »