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

1984, when I got my first computer, a commodore 64! I remember it was
delivered with the game "A View To A Kill" ;)

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

It started with a c64, Amiga 500, A2000, A4000, and finally the PC,
starting at 90Mhz, 166Mhz, PII 300Mhz ++++ too many here, don't remember
the exact ladder...

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

Well, I tried graphics a bit, but grew attached to music from the very beginning. I've
always been fond of music, and since both me and my 2 siblings played el organ, it came
naturally.

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

Soundmon, Soundtracker, Noisetracker, Protracker, Bugmon, Sidmon, Fred-editor,
Fast-tracker, Skaletracker, Cakewalk and now Cubase SX 3.

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

Hnnn... when I think back 12-15 years, probably Mystified was the first module I really was
proud of. Then came the music for Dizzy Tunes 2, including Guitar Slinger, Out of Silence,
Oro Incenso and such...

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

Yes!! There are several infact.. there are many modules on the net, released without my
acknowledge, simply beginnings and such... but it's a long time ago, and I've put it all
behind me.

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

The music "speaks" for itself really. No matter where you use it, in a demo, game,
commercials and movies... If you don't have the proper music, it's dull and boring from
A-Z.

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

I am still composing, yes. I am currently working on my CD no 2, and it will be called "Out
of Silence", won't say more about that. It will be a mixed old-school/new tracks, all made
in a pro studio with superior sound-quality.

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

I haven't heard many "scene"-music the last years, though I am a fan of the remix-sites
like remix64, both C64 and Amiga-music. Mostly mp3/ogg-format. I seldom download any midi
-or wave-tunes.. Sometimes I download tunes from parties held around in Europe, but I can't
say I'm impressed. Perhaps if someone could tip me about some recent good scene-musicians?

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

Hmm.... well, there are maaaany tunes I really adore, and I still play them regularly on
Deliplayer, which is a superb player for all kind of formats! Tunes from games are among my
favourites; 7 gates of jambala, Amberstar, Chambers of Shaolin (all by Hippel). The
Turrican II tunes by Chris Huelsbeck and many more... When it comes to modules, I am a
hardcore fan of Fleshbrain, Walkman, Codex and many more...

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

Well... I already made a CD, back in 1999, which can be bought at www.lynnemusic.com

12-What bands are you currently listenning to?

Seal, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Pink Floyd, ABBA and many more...

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

A lot of experience for sure! I have been active from 1991-2000 at least, and still "visit"
the "golden times" with use of emulators :)

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

Nope, I have to grow up some time you know :) ... no, seriously, there's no time for that
anymore...

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

Greetings to all old-school musicians and fellow-sceners around the world! Feel free to
contact me if you are in need of music for a production. Visit my official site at
www.liljedahl-music.com
CIAO!

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