DJ Coronado
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.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
What band?
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
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.. ;)
Your musical influences
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.
What equipment do you use?
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..
Anything else?
Never say anything goes to me. You'll be sorry! Then again maybe not.. I'll keep it like this for now. ;)
