PHUTUREPRIMITIVE INTERVIEW

May 30, 2014Summer 2 Comments

We are big fans of Phutureprimitive here at AudioMolly. His Lucid Dreams track was one of my earliest posts, entitled String Theory (page 7 if you want to go check it out.) So obviously I’m stoked to have an interview with the man himself right before his headlining set at this Saturday’s, May 31st A~Bun~Dance at Lure, Hollywood! This time the theme is the Future, my favorite era!
http://gratefulgeneration.com/events

Summer
First off, your music blows my mind, for reasons other than it sounds great, and to say just “music” is an understatement. Each song is a story, a taste of Déjà vu like moments in time that are still somehow yet to come, the recorded memoirs of a billion year old consciousness downloaded into a spaceship dwelling cyborg, the soundtrack of our welcoming of the coming singularity.

Your moniker, Phutureprimitive is probably the most interesting I’ve ever heard. I feel like the current electronic music scene is a perfect specimen of Future and Primitive. We fully utilize and embrace our technological evolution and combine it with the deep need for human connection and tribal expression through dance and costume. “Phutureprimitive” fully embodies the vibe your music portrays, or vice versa. How did you come up with it?

Phutureprimitive
The name Phutureprimitive came from a love of duality, and those words convey just that. I like that the name somehow has a cinematic quality to it. I think those two words together are very intriguing. They create a framework of contrast (something I think good music also does). I think it also conveys where we’re at as a species – we’re living in the future, so to speak, but still behaving in some primitive ways.

Summer
Who are your musical influences?

Phutureprimitive
I’m inspired by melodies that tickle my insides and evoke an emotional or physical reaction. I’m inspired by simplicity, by life experiences, and by the space between the notes. I’m inspired by music that creates an environment for my imagination to run wild. I’m inspired by polarity, and by music that creates a soundtrack for how I think and feel and move.

Summer
What are some of your “go to” synths for that ripping Reese like bass?

Phutureprimitive
My go-to synths are Logic, Predator, Gladiator, Massive, Omnisphere, Alchemy, lots of re-sampling.

Summer
What is your favorite track that you’ve created?

Phutureprimitive
I don’t have just one favorite track that I’ve created, but I do have a top 5. Elysium, Spanish Fly, Burn, Hi Rez, and Dusted Compass.

Summer
Noyice! What other topics inspire you as an artists and individual?

Phutureprimitive
Having new experiences. I love to learn. Genuine connection. Nature. Technology. Spontaneity. Travel.

Summer
Same here. One last simple question; any thoughts on the future of humanity?

Phutureprimitive
I think between financial collapse, peak oil, global warming, global corporations, and our diminishing fresh water supply, we’re in for a bumpy ride. But humans are also amazingly resilient. I think we’ve got a long way to go in learning how to live harmoniously, in a way that guarantees we will not only survive, but thrive, for many more years to come on this planet. I think peoples’ and nations’ beliefs often get in the way of connection and compassion. The intensity of your beliefs can sometimes equate to the strength with which you resist questioning yourself and the world around you. A little more open-mindedness will go a long way.

Summer
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview. I am over the top excited about your headlining set at A~Bun~Dance, can’t wait to dance out my demons with you!

Phutureprimitive
Thanks for the love and support, I really appreciate it. Your descriptive experience of the music was freakin’ awesome to read! Beautifully articulated.