A: I put out a mix CD in 1996 called, “Coastal Breaks” which helped
to launch me, not just in London, but internationally as well. I
also made a few DJ mix albums called, “Tectonics” and “On Tour”
as well as a “Back To Mine” album and have just released a mix CD
for Global Underground as well as an artist project known as Freeland.
- You also run a record label?
A: Yes, it’s called Marine Parade and was set-up in 1998. The most
well-known artists on the label are probably Evil Nine, myself (and
my band) and our recent signing, Alex Metric.
I recently made a track, “We want your
soul” on the “Now and Them” album which crossed over to become a
pop hit and my band and I have been touring a lot, off the back
of that single.
- How would you describe your sound?
A: Usually, I don’t like to have to describe my music as I feel
that you tend to limit yourself once you give something a name or
genre but I guess people would say that I fall into the Breakbeat
category. But personally, I wouldn’t call it that because I sample
and use sounds from Rock, to Electro to House to Breaks to Drum
n Bass.
- You seem to like to use a lot of guitar samples?
A: I have been using guitar samples
for quite a while now, but in a fucked up way and not the more traditional
style. There’s definitely a big Rock influence with what I am doing
which I guess started when I made those Nirvana and White Stripes
remixes a few years ago.
- With such a wide range of remixes you have done, are you aiming
to try and please everyone with your music?
A: To be honest, I just play records that I like. I wouldn’t be
happy doing it any other way. It’s a pretty hardcore lifestyle traveling
the world constantly (flying four times a week or so) and if you
aren’t enjoying it, then you aren’t going to be able to deal with
the pace.
Youtube : Adam Freeland - We Want Your Soul
- You mentioned flying to other countries,
how often do you go to Japan?
A: Not enough! I average about one trip per year, but I haven’t
been so far in 2007 so I really need to go back there. I’ve been
5 or 6 times and played at Womb, Ageha and a couple other clubs.
I absolutely love Japan as I’m fascinated by the culture; it’s unique
and seems to have evolved completely separately from Western culture.
I’m a massive food fan and of course, Japan’s food culture is amazing
too! When I stayed in Kyoto, we went to a few hot springs and visited
many temples which were so relaxing and spiritual to experience.
- What takes more precedence for you, making music or playing out?
A: Originally, I established myself
as a DJ and then I began to be involved in production. So I guess
that as I have progressed, there has been a shift towards spending
more time in the studio. Problem is, when you are DJing a lot, it
is hard to find the time to spend in the studio.
- The geek/otaku question; what Hardware and Software are you using
in the studio and when you are playing live?
A: In the studio, I run a Mac with Logic and Ableton. I also have
a nice TL Audio Tube Desk with some old valve EQ’s and a Korg MS-20
synth with some outboard tasty stuff to give it some warmth. Recently,
I got the UAD Plug-In cards which I think are wicked! When I play
live, I use Serato.
- What are your future plans?
A: I am working on my artist album, with my band, Freeland. The
tracks won’t just be for the dancefloor. There will be a few that
are more for listening to, more than dancing to.
I also just want to continue to do a lot more producing and remixing.
I am also going to work on a track with Marilyn Manson, who has
asked me to do some production work for him, which should be interesting!
