hey steve here are the Q& A for ya. let me know what you think.
HARVARD BASS: Exclusive interview for Wax Museum Radio
- What initially attracted you to EDM, and in particular house music?
going out to clubs in Tijuana, Mexico when i was underage.
- Were you ever interested in pursuing a traditional musical career?
it was always a hobbie. i never thought of it as being a career one day.
- Which came first, the producer or the DJ?
Producer.
- Your signature style ranges from spatial progressive house to dirty ghetto jacking Detroit/Chicago, please elaborate on why that is.
I have always been into a variety of different sounds in music so when i make music, all those different sounds come together and make this Harvard Bass sound.
- Does your Mexican heritage play a role in the way you approach your productions and/or DJing?
a bit, yes.
- Is there a place for you in the scene down in Mexico? And if so, how is your reception in the Mexican circuit?
Mexico is so diverse when it comes to the music culture. it actually reminds me a lot of a european crowd. the reception is very well. I love Mexico.
- Let's get a little personal, tell us about your hobbies outside of the music realm. Do any of them reflect your personality as a producer/DJ?
well, I like to skateboard and play golf when i get a chance and spend time with friends & family. simple stuff. i don't know how these would reflect my personality as a producer/DJ though. I try to do stuff that is totally opposite of producing and djing when i get a chance to.
- Who in particular or what are you currently enjoying musically? (What's on your ipod, or who are you listening to on a trip to the supermarket?)
I have been listening to Sei A and James Blake a lot and a bunch of ignorant Rap music such as French Montana, Soulja Boy and Earl Sweatshirt.
- How do you prep for big gig?
I listen to promos, Burn some CDs, look over my cd case and wonder which track i can start off with. after all that i try to just to not think much about the gig. I will just maybe listen to some classical music or something random.
- As a fan, what would be your ideal lineup for a show? (EDM and non-EDM)
that would be like every producer i like. im just gonna name a few.
DJ Pierre, Carl Craig, The Martin Brothers, Green Velvet, Marc Houle, DJ Sneak, Tiga, 2 Many DJs
something like that.
- Having immediate success as a producer, what do you enjoy more remixing or creating original music?
Both. when i get to remix im excited. when i work on originals, i get excited. but i guess there is nothing like creating your own original sound to play out.
- What remix projects have you enjoyed the most and which have been the most difficult?
well i tend to pick the projects that i find will be enjoyable or else i would not work on them.
- Have you been to Buffalo before Factory Nightlife and The Queen City Cartel invited you out? And what did you think of your time spent in Buffalo (be honest, lol)
Yes! its wild! Buffalo has a very good crowd that likes to dance and i like that! buffalo is a beautiful city as well. especially when its covered in snow!
- What can we expect from you in the Spring/Summer months?
Some Remixes, a new ep, and new collabs. oh and also a brand new website! (finally)
- Finally, what advice do you have for up and coming producers/DJ contemplating EDM?
Do what you want to do just be creative and innovative with it. :)
On Mar 5, 2011, at 7:29 PM, Steve Rittner wrote:
hey Victor, here are the questions for you. Ryan told me he recorded the nite. Are you interested in getting your mix?
Thanks again SO much for doing this for us Victor, we really appreciate it! I'll talk to you soon. Cheers!
-Steve
Begin forwarded message:
From: Mario Burks <djmariobee@gmail.com>
Date: March 5, 2011 8:47:35 PM EST
To: "Steve 'Medison' Rittner" <steverittner@gmail.com>
HARVARD BASS: Exclusive interview for Wax Museum Radio
- What initially attracted you to EDM, and in particular house music?
- Were you ever interested in pursuing a traditional musical career?
- Which came first, the producer or the DJ?
- Your signature style ranges from spatial progressive house to dirty ghetto jacking Detroit/Chicago, please elaborate on why that is.
- Does your Mexican heritage play a role in the way you approach your productions and/or DJing?
- Is there a place for you in the scene down in Mexico? And if so, how is your reception in the Mexican circuit?
- Let's get a little personal, tell us about your hobbies outside of the music realm. Do any of them reflect your personality as a producer/DJ?
- Who in particular or what are you currently enjoying musically? (What's on your ipod, or who are you listening to on a trip to the supermarket?)
- How do you prep for big gig?
- As a fan, what would be your ideal lineup for a show? (EDM and non-EDM)
- Having immediate success as a producer, what do you enjoy more remixing or creating original music?
- What remix projects have you enjoyed the most and which have been the most difficult?
- Have you been to Buffalo before Factory Nightlife and The Queen City Cartel invited you out? And what did you think of your time spent in Buffalo (be honest, lol)
- What can we expect from you in the Spring/Summer months?
- Finally, what advice do you have for up and coming producers/DJ contemplating EDM?
HARVARD BASS: Exclusive interview for Wax Museum Radio
- What initially attracted you to EDM, and in particular house music?
"Clubbing" in Tijuana, Mexico when i was underage
- Were you ever interested in pursuing a traditional musical career?
it was always a hobbie. i never thought of it as being a career one day.
- Which came first, the producer or the DJ?
Producer.
- Your signature style ranges from spatial progressive house to dirty ghetto jacking Detroit/Chicago, please elaborate on why that is.
I have always been into a variety of different sounds in music so when i make music, all those different sounds come together and make this Harvard Bass sound.
- Does your Mexican heritage play a role in the way you approach your productions and/or DJing?
a bit, yes.
- Is there a place for you in the scene down in Mexico? And if so, how is your reception in the Mexican circuit?
Mexico is so diverse when it comes to the music culture. it actually reminds me a lot of a european crowd. the reception is very well. I love Mexico.
- Let's get a little personal, tell us about your hobbies outside of the music realm. Do any of them reflect your personality as a producer/DJ?
well, I like to skateboard and play golf when i get a chance and spend time with friends & family. simple stuff. i don't know how these would reflect my personality as a producer/DJ though. I try to do stuff that is totally opposite of producing and djing when i get a chance to.
- Who in particular or what are you currently enjoying musically? (What's on your ipod, or who are you listening to on a trip to the supermarket?)
I have been listening to Sei A and James Blake a lot and a bunch of ignorant Rap music such as French Montana, Soulja Boy and Earl Sweatshirt.
- How do you prep for big gig?
I listen to promos, Burn some CDs, look over my cd case and wonder which track i can start off with. after all that i try to just to not think much about the gig. I will just maybe listen to some classical music or something random.
- As a fan, what would be your ideal lineup for a show? (EDM and non-EDM)
that would be like every producer i like. im just gonna name a few.
DJ Pierre, Carl Craig, The Martin Brothers, Green Velvet, Marc Houle, DJ Sneak, Tiga, 2 Many DJs
something like that.
- Having immediate success as a producer, what do you enjoy more remixing or creating original music?
Both. when i get to remix im excited. when i work on originals, i get excited. but i guess there is nothing like creating your own original sound to play out.
- What remix projects have you enjoyed the most and which have been the most difficult?
well i tend to pick the projects that i find will be enjoyable or else i would not work on them.
- Have you been to Buffalo before Factory Nightlife and The Queen City Cartel invited you out? And what did you think of your time spent in Buffalo (be honest, lol)
Yes! its wild! Buffalo has a very good crowd that likes to dance and i like that! buffalo is a beautiful city as well. especially when its covered in snow!
- What can we expect from you in the Spring/Summer months?
Some Remixes, a new ep, and new collabs. oh and also a brand new website! (finally)
- Finally, what advice do you have for up and coming producers/DJ contemplating EDM?
Do what you want to do just be creative and innovative with it. :)
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