Band? What band? ;)
I'm a one man's band. I make music because I enjoy it a lot. For me it's not a religion. I make Dance, Trance and Electronica, but may very well write a romantic song some day. My songs usually are melodious. I'm not so into the abstractness of some styles of music. Although I like abstract paintings. :)
I always look for a nice chord progression or melody first before I start writing a song. Sometimes that means nothing comes for weeks. But then..it flows. My latest song always is my favorite. Until now that is.
What band?
No. I used to DJ 30 years ago, when it was just a crazy well paid job. I've been thinking about picking that up again. I enjoyed it a lot. Playing, no. I'm a studio musician. Special moments... several. One time there was this girl.. ;)
Jean Michel Jarre is the very reason I touched my first keyboard. I really thank him for that. I was blown away by his music. Magnetic Fields part 2, the first track I listened. Amazing 25/30 years ago. Jan Hammer (Miami Vice era) great music. DJ Tiesto I really admire for his melodious works. I also enjoy Latin, Ethnic and Oriental music. Often you'll find those elements in my work.
Synthesizers: Korg M3 with Radias (and Karma, Thanks Stephen Kay), Access Virus Ti a midi controller and some virtual synths. My digital studio: Motu 828 MK3, Mackie Control Universal Pro and a set of Rokit 6 KRK monitors. Besides a fast computer of course..
Never say anything goes to me. You'll be sorry! Then again maybe not.. I'll keep it like this for now. ;)