A Guy Called Gerald Interview | |
Remix #55 January 1996 Page: 21 |
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Winter jungle is music that requires creativity with a very wide range of musicality. A dance music revolutionary who continues to explore secret technology A Guy Called Gerald, also known as Gerald Simpson, is the originator of the UK acid house and the true originator of the jungle. Born in Manchester (born 1967) with parents of Jamai immigrants, he started making music around 1988 and was a hit with RHAM Records "Voodoo Ray" released on ds ('88 In '88), it drew attention. He is also known to have participated in the work of the early 808 State at that time. In the year of hitting, he signed with SONY and released 'Automanikk' including a remix song of Derrick May, but it was not successful and he established his own level Juice Box in 1992 until now. Released a number of singles and album "28 Gun Badboy" (1993), and in early 1995, a masterpiece album "Black Secret Technology" which can be said to be a monumental work of the jungle (this time "Cosmic Soul Mountain" Includes Flora Purim's "What You See" with his amazing remix). -What kind of play did you play when you were a kid? "Anyway, I was curious and just playing around. I found various things, disassembled them, repaired them... Well, I was a kid who often played freely (laughs)." -Did he like music from that time? "I was listening to the Jackson 5, so when I was a teenager, I left the chat music and started listening to Joe Sample because of my sister's influence. Then I started to get into jazz." -Specifically, where? Did you like jazz? "Chick Corea and Miles Davis. I liked fusion-oriented jazz. Flora Purim and Azymuth in Brazil. Also, Toshiyuki Honda (Toshiyuki Honda) I bought at E16 on the import board. I also cherished the album very much. " -How do you think that music is affecting your music today? "I think the music I was listening to at that time definitely broadened my horizons. When I make music, I'm crazy and take whatever I like. Freestyle. I'm trying to do it. " -What made you start making music? "I started with Scratchlo J. I installed a PA system in my attic and played with MC tunes and friends. At the same time, I recorded the sound with a 4-track recorder. I've begun to do it. " -Already announced the 1st LP Hot Lemonade in the year, but the episode at that time. "Before that, I released it on RHAM. Because of Voodoo Ray's success, I was expecting an album right away. I made it in a hurry in a week under pressure, so I couldn't record as I expected, but now I think about it. It was a good study of studio work.” -How did you come to participate in 808 State? "Just when I released 'Voodoo Ray', I started doing hip-hop stuff with my friends and let the 808 members who were clerk at a Manchester record store listen to it. They showed great interest and decided to do it together. Participating in two singles and the first album, "Pacific State" became the last work, but ... I didn't get paid for any of the previous guarantees ... That's why I got rid of them. But it's a long time ago (laughs) " - It seems that you used to stay in Detroit. How do you think Detroit techno has influenced your music? "Originally I liked the rough feel of the early Chicago house, but gradually my interest turned to Detroit techno. I bought Detroit stuff at a Manchester record store. At that time, Detroit. Would you like to do Derrick May with u me? I even wrote a letter, but I didn't get a reply (laughs), but when I went to Detroit to learn about their roots and lifestyle, I was really encouraged. Detroit is like a different dimension. Manchester "It was like" - In 1990, you signed with SONY and announced the Album "Automanikk". What do you think was the reason why you didn't get great success? "At that time, the majors were still lacking in understanding underground dance music. They didn't really convey my musical intentions, so I recorded the next album, High Life-Low Profile. So, I started to make music-based songs with songs while suppressing the abstract part, but even that seemed too deep for them, and a few months later the contract was canceled. In the end, they I guess I was expecting a pop act from me. I feel like I've shifted to the archetypal sound of the current jungle since I founded JuiceBox in 1992, but there was something that triggered it. Is not it? Partly because of Sony, in reaction to that, I felt like "I'll make music as I like." Even if I made such a concession, it wasn't understood. Then I started making music just for myself using various breakbeat samples. As a matter of fact, after "Voodoo Ray", I was at a loss about my direction, so I felt like I was finally able to find an exit." -"Black Secret Technology" released in early 1995 I think it's a monumental work in the jungle. What does this title mean? "I want you to think of it as urban UK dance music rather than black music. The meaning of the title is that the sound is dark and heavy, and he intends to express the mood." -What does technology mean to you? "Human life, life, environment ... that evolution / development. Everything has changed in the last 100 years." - Please tell us in detail what equipment you are currently using. "The samplers are AKAl's S-950 and S-3000, the sequencer is AKAI's MFC-60, and the multi-track tape recorder. But I'm thinking of switching to a hard disk soon. The synth ROLAND's old Analogue synths such as SH-101 and JUNO-106 - There are many. I like the warm sound. " - What is the most important thing in music production? "Mentally stable. I think it's important to work calmly with his Pun Mind. And also have ears to listen to properly. The most important acoustically is the bass sound. Next is the rhythm. " - Please explain the remix of Flora Purim's "What You See". "I've always loved her voice, so I made it naturally and intuitively without thinking about anything. However, every time I listened to the tape of the original song, I felt like" I want to listen to it all the time. " Sometimes the work didn't go well (laughs) " - What is the appeal of the jungle to you? "It's a rough place. And I think it's music that requires creativity with a very wide range of musicality. It can express from dark and heavy to soft and beautiful, and one song It is possible to develop with such multifacetedness inside. " - What junglist are you paying attention to? "Wax Doctor, Derringer, Goldie, 4 Hero ... there are countless." - Are there any emotional changes since you moved from Manchester to London? "Given the progress ahead, it feels like the space has expanded in front of me. The studio will soon be completed. The studio is called Riverside Studios, a place with a history that has been recorded by the Sex Pistols. Yes, it's hard for Manchester to develop the club and dance scene due to gang problems, but compared to that, it's much easier to work in the South. " - Please tell us about the release schedule of your future works. "For my work, I'm making a song with synth-like vocals that feels heavier, but the release is still undecided. And now I'm crazy about creating surround sound. It feels like a surround effect. " - What are your dreams for the future? "I want to challenge the world of electronic sound and visuals. I want to create something like a more realistic 3D experience space." - Please come back to Japan. "Yeah. I want to do something next year." Text Masashi Koizumi, Interpreter Anna Namiki |
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鼕ジャングルは、とても幅広い音楽性を持ったクリエイティヴィティーの要求される音楽なんだ即 秘密のテクノロジーを探究し続けるダンス・ミュージックの革命児 ア・ガイ・コールド・ジェラルドことジェラルド・シンプソンは、UKアシッド・ハウスのオリジネイターであり、ジャングルの真のオリジネイターでもある。 -そうした音楽は、現在のあなたの音楽にどのような影響を及ぼしていると思いますか? リック・メイにuオレと一緒にやらないか?“って手紙まで出したんだけど、返事はこなかった(笑)。でも、 デトロイトに渡って彼らのルーツやライフ・スタイルを知った時には、ものすこく勇気づけられたよ。デトロイトはまるでu異次元のマンチェスター“っていう感じだった」 |