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

Long time ago (think is was '85) my father brought home a C64. From that day and on computers have been one of my biggest interest.

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

Some C64's, various Amiga's, and then loads of PC's. I have too many actually. All still working like a clock! (Exept old PC's which you strip or scrap very fast). It's always been about gaming and music for me. Pleasure. Relaxation.

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

I always wanted (and still want to) be able to code. But I'm a lazy bastard so that wont happen. Gfx aint my cup of tea. I aint so brilliant at music either but I think it's fun and that's what counts. At least for me.

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

ProTracker and Fasttracker for the win! Love those programs. SkaleTracker is quite nice and the one i'm using now.

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

Hmm, I don't think I've set up goals like that, since I'm making music for fun.

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

Several. I don't remember them...

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

Like a goalkeeper. Damn you miss him if he's not there and damn you hate him if he performs badly. And lord you love him when he plays in perfect harmony!

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

I still compose, but it's quite rare for me to pop out a tune now a days. And i'm still doing it for fun. I guess you can call me a casual tracker.

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

Midi and me have never been close friends, we tried but it was bound to fail. Apart from that I think quite highly of the music formats of today. Even tho I think there is more personality in the older ones, like .sid and .mod.

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

There are many. Dexion demo tune, the game music from Flimo's Quest and many of Radix's chip tunes spring to mind. If I have to pick one I guess it would be "Hammastahna", a brilliant little chip by Radix.

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

Nope.

12-What bands are you currently listenning to?

Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Sweet and Faith no More... To name a few. Mostly rock/hardrock but even some occasional synth/pop/electronic.

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

I was never really involved in the c64/amiga scene in that sence that I was part of making cool demos/intros etc. I was the guy making music for fun, getting loads and loads of inspiration and ideas from the "big boys" who actually reached out among the masses.

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

Hm, no? Yes! Hrm. Dunno. I got it! My answer is "hardly" but as you can see I wish I had more time to be active.

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

Just a shout and some cheers to everyone involved! Especially to the ones that feel they are in the outskirts of the scene, may that be activity-, talent- or timewise. Without us there wouldn't be a frame around the core! ;)

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