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

As my father work with computers, we've "always" had computers at home. And
my grandfather also had an Sinclair ZX-81 (with 16 KB of RAM!!) that I could
borrow. It must have been around 1980.

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

In the early 80's we had some IBMs and IBM clones (Columbia, Osborne etc.).
Bought a C64 in '85 and an Amiga 500 in '87. Still got them both with all
accessories, and they actually work!

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

I have played organ/keyboard since the age of 8, so.. combined with my
interest for computers... what could be more natural?

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

Always used some tracker. Sound/Protracker. The last one I used was
Protracker 3.

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

Propably "Daisy Chain". I belive it was my first "hit".

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

Isn't there always? Well.... I've always made music for myself, music that I
like, so... not really.

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

In the first demos made on the amiga/64, it only was there to have some music.
But in the later demos, it kinda tied the parts of the demo together. In a
game, it is the part that really makes the atmosphere come out. I just HAVE
to mention the music in "Donkey Kong Country" on the SNES. Especially the
"underwater theme".... ahhhh... just love it.

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

Not active now. Hopefully I'll make some music soon. Bought a keyboard 2
years ago, to learn how to do midi music, but I haven't done anything with
it yet. But sooooooon... :)

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

Haven't heard much of the "scene" music, but from what I've heard it's the
same as always.... 80% *blargh* and the 20% of music worth listening to...

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

Oh.. there are so many, but here are some (Scenemusic only):
Tja
Meta
Ice (All three by Walkman/IT & CRB)
Vertical Sex (B.i.T/CFX)
City At Night (4-Mat/Anarchy)
Anette (Heatbeat)
Madness Took Me (Uncle Tom)
and the list goes on and on....

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

Haven't even thought about it, but now that you mention it... :)

12-What bands are you currently listenning to?

Whoa... everything, but at the time of writing in my cd changer:
Burlap To Cashmere
Beatles
Dollie DeLuxe (Norwegian Artist)
Dave Mattews Band
Bjørn Eidsvåg (Norwegian Artist)
Skunk Anansie
Richard Wagner
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13-What does/did the amiga/c64 scene give you?

Friends. Friendship that has lasted till now, and I guess will last till I die.

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

Nope. But Ulf (Jackmix/Cryptoburners) and I actually attendend "The Gathering"
in the easter of 2001. There has been some talk about starting up Cryptoburners
again, and that would have been fun.

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

It would have been fun to hear from some of the dudes I swapped with 10
years ago, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake - Germany
Marcin Dudar - Poland (Don't remember his nickname)

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