Date: July 13, 2012
City: Tokyo, Japan
1. What inspired you to choose
the name Celer? It was a little random and almost accidental, looking through
some old French letters of childhood stories from family. Though, the name
later really fit with the whole project, music hiding in itself. It stuck, and
was simple.
2. When you're creating a
piece, what message or feeling are you intending to deliver to your audience?
Usually I'm not thinking anything intentionally when making something. I make
things in a really directionless way, sortof like writing a diary without really
thinking too much about what I'm writing, just copying down anything that comes
into my head that happened that day, or what memories and images flash by. It
isn't purely improvisation either, just more patient, and exact. I think maybe
messages come out more when the album or piece is coming together in full form,
with the artwork, the titles, and so on. It's difficult to send a message very
clearly through largely instrumental music, aside from directional samples
(though those too are largely misdirecting). Putting the titles together to
have a feeling and imagination beyond dreamy description gives it more than
just a title, it feels like.
3. I see you've created a
large number of albums. How long have you been composing for? Maybe since the
early 2000's, though for those first years I never recorded anything, or only
played live shows, which was also more harsh noise-oriented. Though it is a
large number, it isn't something I expect listeners to hear everything of. If
they miss something, I hope they'll be able to get another one. If one person
has heard one of my (or our) records and enjoyed it, that is special for me.
Those who push farther than that I appreciate so much, and at the same time
can't believe it.
4. Out of everything you've
created thus far, which was your favorite to work on, and why? It's difficult
to say, because as you make something and listen to it more and more, then it
gets released and you see it more, your opinion changes for things. It's
another reason I make so much, is to hear something different than everything
else. I always try to make something more interesting to listen to, some more
pure type of music, but maybe it's difficult to be content with just one thing.
I guess that Tightrope is a particular favorite, just
because it was made at a really special turning point for me. There's a lot of
personal things connected to that one. Then again, there are to everything, so
I'm not sure. Some things like Recumbent in Wishes I'm very proud of, but at
the same time the memories are so difficult, that I'd never be able to say it's
my favorite. I guess there's a difference..
5. What is the strangest
method of producing a sound/tone you've ever encountered? It wasn't making a tone,
but I chased a pelican around with a microphone to get his quack while making
the follow-up to the Spekk album Mesoscaphe. That was pretty strange, I'd say.
7. What kind of audience are
you hoping to reach? Comfort and inspiration for those familiar with
experimental music, and open ideas and individuality to those not familiar.
8. What parts do you find the
most difficult about creating and releasing a new album? Finding the right
label, and the releasing process.
9. What is your favorite thing
to do with your day off? Go to the park; cook with someone at home.
10. What is the first thing
you think of when you hear/see the word "Delicious"? Mango.
Eevee asks: "If you
could haz any wish what would it be?" I feel lucky to be where I am
today, I don't need to ask for more.
11. What is your next project
you're working on, and when is it scheduled for release? I'm finishing up and
album called 'Crazed Fruit' tonight, it will be released later this year, maybe
in November. It's 79 minutes long. Otherwise, a lot of others have been
finished lately, so I can rest for a while.
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