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1-How did your interest for computers start? Which year was that?

I got my first Sinclair ZX80 when I was 8 in 1985, It was fantastic my first
ever chip music!

2-What machines did you previously have? What did you do with them?

ZX80, ZX81, Specrtum 48k+, CBM Amiga 500+, 2 x Amiga 600HD, Amiga 1200HD
I still have all of them apart from the 500 and one of the 600`s which I
part exd for the 1200.

3-For what specific reason did you end up making music rather than gfx, coding?

I entered the scene in various demo groups as a graphics artist. then
progressed to music & ascii. I also did loads of legal trading and magazine
articles in LSD`s Grapevine, never a games fan the piracy issue was always in
the background but I wanted .mod`s!

4-Which composing programs have you been using? Which one in particular?

The main program all my Music was composed on is Octamed 4. Though I did
use sountracker, protracker and Octamed 5.

5-With which module did you feel you had reached your goal?

I only ever fininshed about 100 of literally 1000`s of modules. but i
suppose one of the chip tunes i did were my favorite.

6-Is there a tune you would like not to remember? For what reason?

Only one tune springs to mind, and every variation of it... Thankfully I did
not write it but here it is... AXEL F

7-In your opinion, what's the value of a music in a demo, game?

Unbeatlable value! Music in a demo was like a modern day rap battle. In every
group/demo the module had to be different or some new effect heard or even
amazing samples like vocals. "WOW!"

8-At present, are you still composing? For professional or leisure purposes?

Unfortunately not on my computer, though i do use my Roland MC-303 sequencer
when I`m bored. I am looking for a program similar to Octamed for the PC.
If anyone has any ideas, drop me a line. I would like to use high quality
samples in a tracker like environment and play them through the soundcard
without midi similar to OctaMed, Soundtracker, Protracker etc on the Amiga.

9-What do you think of today's pieces of music such as mpeg,wave,midi,etc...?

Any advance on the quality of music production is a bonus!

10-Could you tell us some of your all times favourite tunes?

A module by a guy called Laxity, of Kefrens. He inspired the scene with
atmospheric samples and amazing demo soundtracks. Also a good friend back in
the days, Gaza R. If you see this Gary, drop me a line mate!

11-Are you planning to make an audio cd with some of your music remastered?

Yes, probably within the next year.

12-What bands are you currently listenning to?

Prodigy, Aphex Twin

13-What does/did the amiga/c64 scene give you?

4 years of trading ideas, modules, graphics, samples and ascii. A true
hobby for an teenager!

14-Are you still active in the scene these days?

No, though i probably would if i had group to take me under there wings.
hehe

15-Anyone to greet? Anything left to say? Feel free...

Hi to Spangly/Guy, Gaza R, Simon Marfleet.

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