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Interviewee: neu
I’m excited to present to you neu, an up and coming artist based out of Vancouver BC. An extremely talented guy with a winning strategy, neu is set to take the Techno/ Pop music industry by storm with innovative ideas and undeniable talent. He has recently let the world in on what he has been up to the past 8- 9 months with the release of the neu music volumes 1, 2 and the compilation - EP. You can find the album on iTunes download, his website (www.theneumusic.com) and on USB sticks available for purchase online! neu got my initial attention with his never done before, short film showcasing him, and his music in a dramatic way. The short film (available on www.theneumusic.com or YouTube) looks like a movie trailer and tells the story about two brothers “who once stood together” and are now battling for control of a secret weapon - music. neu and I recently linked up on the phone to do an interview and learn miter about the artist and what's ahead...
You are so innovative, where did you get this winning strategy?
neu: I've gone to a lot of live shows and seen a lot of great DJ's. But I find a lot of the DJ’s just stand up behind a laptop, no chorus or words. I love electronic music, I like dance and pop, so I took the best parts of DJ music and Dance music and fused them together. I made as many tracks that I could, about 150 and than cut it down to just six for this record.
It seems to me that you are a “born star”, who gets the credit for noticing your talent first?
neu: I'm far from a born star haha, the first time I played music was when I was about five or six years old, but my teachers told me "this isn't for you". I said "screw that". I guess my family was the most supportive of my music. I have a really supportive family, my brother introduced me to a lot of good music, I was in a band. My family got me doing new things, that’s how I went about it.
When most artists decide to create an album they already have a lot of songs and beats to use- how did you pick what material to use?
neu: I try to make a beat a day, and had about 150 of them. I picked the ones I really liked and played them for other people; my friends, manager, strangers. If they told me it sucked, I would normally, not always, listen. With this kind of music you spend a lot of time secluded from the world in the studio. But it is really good to have people listen to it. They can say what is good and what needs improvement; its awesome to have a second opinion.
You were well prepared and organized for the new release of the EP, had a successful release party, and your music is ready for iTunes download- how long did it take you to put it all together?
neu: It took a long f$@king time! Haha. I started working on and writing for this album in 2008 - that’s when I made my first song in this genre. My record label Hub Vibes got involved and helped me pick which songs to focus on. Most of those (songs) are the ones I ended up releasing.
The record took, about 18 months to complete.
Did you “get your head bashed in by some thugs”?
neu: Haha, no not really. I came up with the concept when I was walking down the street and recorded it on my old shitty cell phone. About 18 months later I made a beat that fit perfectly with it. I wrote the a story around the chorus then. The inspiration for my lyrics comes from all over the place!
“The neu music - Short Film” is a hi-grade, original idea. Were you nervous about the idea or did you know it would be a hit?
neu: As soon as I played the idea out with the director (movie director), we knew it was a good, new idea. It took a while to film and but it worked out- really well I think!
Now that the album is out on iTunes and your website, what’s next?
neu: Just promoting the album and booking shows- that’s what I will be doing all summer! Of course, I am continuing to write music, make beats and keep connected online in prep for the next album, but I'm also producing some cool stuff for some other great artists.
You play a variety of instruments, were did you learn to play so many?
neu: Ya, that’s my hobby, learning new instruments! I go to the store and just walk around and pick one randomly, normally the ones that look the most interesting. Then I teach myself to play. That’s how I learned to play the Didgeridoo and I’m learning to play the Harp and Banjo. I try to pick a new one every year.
There are many genres of music why did you decide to express your self through Techno/ Pop?
neu: I like Dance and Pop because I think they are in a cool spot that is ready for advancement. I thought it would be better if people could sing along and dance to the music, rather than one or the other. Bridging the gap with catchy choruses that people like to sing along to and a song that they will remember and dance to - I think that's the best way to do it.
Last comments?
neu: Watch the short film and buy the album at www.theneumusic.com! I'm always on the site, Facebook and Twitter so don't be shy to chat me up!
CONTACT NEU:
Website:
Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-neu-music/349535678248?ref=ts
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/theneumusic
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