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How did you initially approach making 'Point'? Was there a great deal of studio experimentation
involved?
"My private studio was completed this time around, and I recorded this album in my private
studio. There was a lot of time available, and I didn't have to worry about finishing things on time
or about studio costs. I would walk into the studio and start recording whatever I thought or
whatever I felt like, maybe try out new things... It didn't always go well, but by making accidents
or mistakes new thoughts were created, and I started to add on from there."
You recorded the album by yourself, with only a sound engineer joining you in the studio. How
important is it for you to stay independent and in full control of the music you make?
"Well, there are all sorts of styles of recording. I basically record by myself, and I wanted
to get my own thoughts out on the recording this time. I also enjoy recording with other artists or
musicians, and I think that's fun as well. This time, however, I just wanted to get out what my
exact thoughts were when recording."
Your music has a good deal of experimentation, but you also have very strong melodies. How are
you able to find that balance between these two factors?
"I don't really think about the balance of there being too much pop or too much
experimentation in my music. There is that balance within myself, and there are all sorts of sounds
and rhythms within the music. I try to create that balance that I have within myself, and I can't
really explain how that works."
Besides music, were there other things that influenced the making of 'Point', such as, for
example, nature?
"I feel that my experiences, the way I feel daily, influence me in some sort of way. The
weather, the temperature, what I ate that day... Those sorts of things influence me in some sort of
way that is not really explainable. Of course, nature sounds are not musical influences, but they
are sounds. Once those sounds blend in with music, that itself also is music again."
Do you sample a lot of nature sounds, or do you recreate things in the studio? Also, do you do
any sampling while you are travelling?
"I do go out and do some sampling on my own, and I also take some samples from CDs. I do a bit
of both. This time, I didn't sample or record anything. I think I'll want to do that next time
around. I did some field recordings in Japan, and I feel that there are always interesting sounds
rolling around."
To what extent are other forms of art, such as film and graphic design, an influence on you?
"I think that all of my experiences, not just my musical influences, affect my recordings.
Things that just happen in daily life... Of course I like movies and graphic design, but those
aren't the only influences."
Cornelius artwork is always very creative and unique. How important is the total package - music
plus art - to you?
"When you look at a CD, the first impression is probably the artwork, and it's how to explain
what's included in the music by showing the artwork. I feel that everything comes from the music.
Inspiration comes from the music. I don't necessarily create the design by myself, but I explain to
the designer what my images are, and it all starts from the music."
When you were growing up, were there albums whose artwork really impressed you and made you want
to listen to the music?
"When I was in elementary school, I used to go to a record shop, and I saw Kiss and Iron Maiden
records."
Eddie.
"Eddie! The artwork looked different than other records. There are records I bought solely
because of artwork, and I got inspiration from that. Artwork is another thing to enjoy, and I've
been inspired by various good artwork."
You also have a record label, Trattoria. What qualities do you look for in other artists when
signing them to the label?
"I don't really look for a certain quality. The label is run with everyone, not just me.
Everybody else also has his or her ideas as well. Within all of these, I'll bring some in and
release some records. It can be my friend's music or things we find new surprises in. It's not
really about any genre."
Also, you do a good amount of remix work. How do you decide which projects to take on and which
not to do?
"It's about things that surprise me, the music that I like. That's about it, besides
scheduling it."
How is Cornelius different live than in the studio, and do you enjoy playing in front of
audiences?
"Recording is mainly done by myself, whereas in a band you deal with different people, and we
make the music together. I enjoy playing in front of audiences, also the fact that the audience
takes part in my music. It's different than recording and enjoyable, because the people will react
to the music."
Are audiences a lot different in other parts of the world compared to Japan?
"They're different, but they're different even within Japan. In Tokyo, Osaka, and Sapporo there
are different vibes. For example, I feel that the crowd in Osaka is similar to the crowd in LA. It
depends on the place, and it's different in each city, not just in different countries."
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