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

Around 1981, a friend of mine had a VIC20 computer and we used to play a
game called "Clowns" on it.

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

I had a Commodore PET at one point, and access to an Apple IIe. Mostly
I did some simple game programming on these machines. My first machine
was an A500 though, and I started writing music almost immediately in
1989.

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

I've always had a passion for music, but the other areas do interest me a bit
as well. I remember seeing a musical when I was about 5 years old, and I liked
it so much that I came home and started writing it from memory on music paper.

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

On the Amiga, I pretty much started with Deluxe Music Construction Set. A few
years later, a friend introduced me to the MOD format. I downloaded MED from
a local BBS and started writing tracker style music.

I've also used OctaMED SoundStudio, Protracker, FastTracker II, MadTracker,
Modplug Tracker, Buzz Machines, and Fruity Loops.

Mostly, I use Buzz Machines these days.

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

"Chronologic Foundations" was the first track that sounded 'professional'
to me.

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

I've definitely had quite a few not-so-good ideas, but nothing that I'm
too ashamed of!

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

I think the music helps to establish the mood of a demo or game.. it can
serve to heighten the emotions brought forth by the visual imagery. I
wouldn't say that it is more important than the other parts, but I would
certainly have to say that many of my favourite games have excellent
soundtracks.

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

I'm still composing, mostly just for fun, but I am certainly interested in
turning it into a full-time job.

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

Technology is great. It's all about tearing down limitations and allowing
an artist the ability to create whatever they can imagine.

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

- "Desert Dream" demo soundtrack (Kefrens)
- "Nine Fingers" and "State of the Art" soundtracks (Spaceballs)
- "The 12th Warrior" by Bjorn Lynne
- "Indiana Jones" and "Star Wars" soundtracks by John Williams
- The "Chono Cross" soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda
- "Final Fantasy" soundtracks by Nobuo Uematsu

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

Yes, I'm currently working on a CD titled "Explorer". It will have a few
older tracks that have been rebuilt with better equipment.

12-What bands are you currently listenning to?

- Nectarine Radio
- Mozart (does he count as a 'band'?)
- Daft Punk, RUSH, Peter Gabriel, Alpha Conspiracy, Bjorn Lynne

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

Lots of great memories, and lots of inspiration!

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

I'm still writing the occasional MOD/XM file, and I'd still enjoy making
music for demos.

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

Greets to all my friends, fellow musicians, and former members of WesTower!

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