Myer Music Bowl是一個大型的戶外場地，就像一顆含著珍珠的蚌殼，舞台即是珍珠，大約有兩千三百個座位席圍繞著，一大片斜坡般的外圍就像蚌殼，是可容納超過一萬人的站立席。我曾有過切身之痛，就是參加去年（2015）十一月Tame Impala的演出。澳洲出了名的毒品酗酒問題，搭配上這來自伯斯的迷幻樂團組合，真讓我大開眼界！視線不良只是其中之一的小問題，最惱人的是東倒西歪、隨時會跌倒在妳身上和大聲說話及胡鬧的觀眾，而我這樣講已經算是很客氣了。我怎樣都猜不透這些人為何要花上將近台幣一千五百元的門票，再私帶烈酒、毒品進場，喝到吐、嗑到掛......到了一種根本不知道誰在台上表演的程度。
霎時一個熟悉的鋼琴獨奏清爽的落下，我不由自主地跟著全場尖叫起來，是Derrick May的生涯代表作〈Strings of Life〉。記得Derrick May曾說：「如果你來我放歌的場子想要聽〈Strings of Life〉，那就滾吧！」但今晚的節目不同，也是目前唯一能親耳聽見他本人演奏的機會了，而透過指揮家Dzijan Emin的領導，更令我感受到舞台上的靈魂充滿著熱情的律動，精彩絕倫。
Derrick May & Friends - Strings of Life
電子樂對於Derrick May來說就像是一個無垢、無限的宇宙。因為住在底特律，那裡的一切對他來說既醜陋又雜亂。電子樂不僅還給他美好事物的想像力，也是啟發他開始創作的影響之一。這首歌在1988年發行時剛好迎上80末、90初Acid House的熱潮，這些成熟的因緣，為底特律之音開了一扇門，Techno一炮而紅並席捲了全世界，接著歐洲、英國的音樂家又重新演繹了Techno，如今2016年，Techno已變成全世界夜生活的風格代表，放Techno的俱樂部從週五開始營業，一路不間斷到週日，時代徹底改變，音樂只是狂歡的輔助品。又有誰還記得最具指標性的底特律舞廳——The Music Institute？在當年，舞客們只單純為音樂而來，不僅人人有著開放的心胸，聽到音樂甚至還會全場齊唱，而且只賣果汁不賣酒，甚至還沒人抽菸......這樣的精神，還有誰記得呢？
MUSIC INSTITUTE 20TH ANNIVERSARY PT1 : DERRICK MAY - UNTITLED
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Interview | Gui Boratto
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Words : Cloudy Ku Within life's great landscape of musical encounters, everyone has definitely collected those bits and pieces of memories. That year, I was like a fruit being carried in a warm basket, and that basket was filled with people like me, and eventually the basket was so full of fruit that all sorts of emotions started pouring out. That collective memory of ours is the music of Gui Boratto.
I remember when I saw an imported copy of Kompakt's Chromophobia in the record shop back in 2007, I was in awe by Kompakt's use of colors that included all of the basic color tones on their album cover. At that time, for me, Kompakt was an electronic brand from Cologne, Germany that had both avant-garde designs and futuristic industrial concepts. Their albums were always minimalistic. Their choice of cover art color palette were always in the same tone, but varying in gradient, or shade. The music within, were at times cute and mischievious, sometimes possessing qualities of spiritual imagination. Most of the time though, that inviolable distance. After all, I am not a person who was born into the cultivation of German music. The emergence of Gui Boratto's album is filled with the most sincere of warmth. When listening, I can always feel this emotion that moves me. The song list order is arranged just right, tickling my emotions. It was then I fell in love with him!
During this correspondence interview, I thought repeatedly about how to let the readers and Gui Borrato himself seem more sincere. When I sent the interview correspondence letter, I really felt like I was sending a love letter, enclosed with 25 carefully thought out questions of interest and curiosity! Fortunately, the charming and gentlemanly Gui Borrato answered each question without reservation, an exclusive first interview for the fans in Taiwan!
1. We know you used to be a guitarist in a band and we can definitely hear some rock elements in your music. That is also why your fans are slightly different from regular EDM music fans. Can you tell us about your rock music career?
Gui：Guitar and piano are my main instruments. I used to play guitar in some bands when I was young, but I did not have a proper career. Speaking about my different audience, yes, I guess because of my rock influence I have a slightly different crowd, which I love it. It's good to have different tribes on a festival. Definitely, my listeners are not 100% techno head bangers.
2. How much time do you spend on music everyday, whether practicing or producing?
Gui：It's like a disease. I pretty much stay all day in the studio, playing around, doing some music, remixing, whatever. Even if I go to the beach for more then 3, 4 days, I used to bring my laptop to scrap some little ideas.
3. When did you start remixing? How did you transform from guitarist to producer?
Gui：I was a guitar and piano player. I've studied both for more then 12 years. Meanwhile, I've started to produce some music for my band that time, and naturally started to program things on my first sequencer. A Roland MC-500, a gift from my father on 1989. Then, some years passed and I've also started to produce things for other bands. Only after 15 years doing that, I've decided to be more focus on my own music. Right after my first techno hit release, "Arquipélago", people started to request some remixes from my side. I'm glad that I did some nice remixes for people like Pet Shop Boys, Massive Attack, Simian Mobile Disco, Bomb The Bass, Goldfrapp, M.A.N.D.Y etc...
Simian Mobile Disco - Bad Blood (Gui Boratto Remix)
Goldfrapp - A & E (Gui Boratto Remix)
4. What gear do you use to make music?
Gui：A lot of hardware mainly. But I love soft synths as well. My favorite hardware are, SH-09, 101, EMS-VCS-3, All MKS Roland modules (50, 70 & 80), Juno, Six Trak, PolySix, System-100, NordLead, all Roland drum machines (TR-606, 808, 909 etc...) Speaking about software, I really love Reaktor, Kontakt, and some Logic native synths.Everything is programmed thru Logic. I still use my ProTools hardware with Apogee audio interfaces. Some D.I.s, and a pair of Adam Monitors.That's it.
5. "Chromophobia" really subverted our impression of you from TECHNO,in a good way of course. Has the release of this album made any impact to your career or personal life?
Gui：Yes, especially the song "Beautiful Life", which made my audience grow a lot. Because of this album, I started to tour all corners of the planet. I'm very happy about the result of this album.
Gui Boratto - Beautiful Life"
6. We often hear your work in the form of remixes, but we also want to hear more of your mixtapes. Are there any plans on putting out new mix-albums?
Gui：Well, everybody knows that I'm not a DJ. I really like to do the Renaissance mix compilation though. But I really prefer to be more focus on my own music. Mainly in the studio or playing my songs live.
Andre Sobota - Forgotten
7. We really like the remix you did on Massive Attack's Paradise Curcus and Black River from Bomb The Bass. On what occasion did you have the opportunity to make these remixes?We'd really like to know.
Gui：Bomb the Bass came first. Tim Simenon came to me and after doing that,he asked me to get together and produce the new Bomb The Bass album together. He came to Brazil and we stayed for 2 weeks composing andproducing.The Massive request came from the guys from EMI. I loved the original and got inspired a lot. I recorded the guitars and the bass line.Grant and Rob from Massive were very happy with the final result. That was the story.
Bomb The Bass - Black River (Gui Boratto Remix)
8. Do you, like Massive Attack, have any message you want to bring forth? For example, any political or social issues?
I love the music from them. To be honest, I'm not really into political issues. For me, music and the relations between harmony and melody use to make me cry, not political messages. On the other hand,I think these kind of messages are very important and make people think at the time of their votes, for example.
9. Can you tell us how the EDM scene is in Brazil?
Brazil has the most amazing clubs of the planet, but the scene here is becoming very cheesy and commercial in all senses. I miss some old clubs and venues where people used to be there only because of good music. Now, people want to see and to be seen. Sad,sad, sad....
10. The Taiwanese and the Brazilians have one thing in common: Passion! But passion is a very broad word. Do you think Brazil is a place full of passion?
Gui：Of course. Everything we do has a lot of passion. Food, Football,Music, etc!!!!!
11. It is our custom to ask about your impression of Asia. It would be great if you can tell us what you feel about Taiwan!
Gui：Can't tell. It's going to be my first time there!
12. We believe that in this tour it will be the first time for many to hear your music or see your performance. How do you distinguish your performance from other professional DJs?
Gui：As you might know, I don't DJ. I play live, and 100% of my own productions. My own music or my remixes for other artists.
This is a big difference. The good thing is that I can improvise,experiment things on the fly that is quite impossible for a regular DJ. But it's not comparable. The art of DJing is another story. A beautiful story I can say. And art I really cannot do it. Not as a professional DJ.
13. What gear do you use in your live performance?
Gui：A laptop, audio interface, a controller and a Lemur. Very simple. Very
kompakt :-)
14. We know that you sometimes incorporate live guitarists in your performance, will Taiwan be able to see this performance in the future?
Gui：Why not. But for this tour, I'll be alone. Alone but full of excitement.
15. Some people relieve stress by listening to music or attending liveperformances. What does Gui Boratto do? How do you relieve stress?
Gui：I make music. I draw things. I love movies. Yes, movies is one of my favorite stress relieves.
16. Can you give some advice to young creators? How do you balance time between music-making and other affairs?
Gui：I believe a true dedication is the key. I know it's hard to make music a living work, in terms of money etc. But dedication is the key to really become somebody in this truly competitive world.
17. Is there any meaning/story behind the cover-art of "Take My Breath Away"?
Gui：The message is the kids, with masks and the fake flowers. The environment seems to be nice, but it's just too fake. All flowers are plastic ones. And the kids are sick and tired of that. It's a critic in all senses. All terms: politics, music, pollution, social relations, everything.
18. We feel your expression of love in ''Take My Breath Away''. Our friends each have different interpretations of the lyrics in ''No Turning Back." What is your interpretation of the lyrics? Combined with music, what specific emotion are you trying to express?
Gui：Well, the lyrics are so general that it causes different interpretations for each one. So, let's keep it like this. That's what I wanted to cause. Depending on the mood of each one, that song can be happy. Depending, it can be really sad. I love when it happens.
19. The common conception of electronic is that it is cold and indifferent. Your music however conveys a sense of healing. Have you ever had any rebellious periods in your youth? If there was, what sort experience was that?
Gui：I came from rock. I'm a guitar player. I really cannot stand listening pure techno for 6 hours. I really need something else. Some melodies.This is a true slap in my face. I need to feel something. Good or bad.
20. In another interview, you said that "Chromophobia" was not an album designed for the dance floor. You also mentioned that you are not a dancing person. Yet nowadays everyone in the clubs are dancing to your music. Did this phenomenon create any impact on you?
Gui：I was expecting that. But honestly, I see people on the dance floor listening to my music more then dancing. I see they are enjoying and paying a lot of attention. That really makes me happy. My music are not explosive. But something to feel and something that takes you to a different level.
21. What kind of music are you listening to lately? Can you recommend any artists or bands that you like?
Gui：I really like Michael Buble, some rock bands like Klaxons, some tangos and boleros.
22. I personally feel that your new album is a continuation of "Chromophobia." it has very heady emotions. We were excited ever since your new single was open for download. Please say something about your new album!
Gui：You are totally right. It's a continuation. But "III" has more of my rock and roll vain. It's a bit more introspective, but sometimes more aggressive. For me, "III" is my favorite album so far.
23. You are a song-writer, producer, musician, gourmet, architect and a father. You were also once an architecture student. How are you enjoying life so far? Are you looking forward to the food in Taiwan?Also, what are your future plans?
Gui：Food is really important. Im a total foodie. Im really looking for to go to some nice restaurants in China. I adore the asian cuisine and I can't wait to be there. I love spices, I love fish, I love the combination of these elements on the asian dishes. Future plans? Maybe setup a little restaurant here in São Paulo? A fish one.
Gui Boratto - Striker
24. Can you recommend places in São Paulo for Taiwanese tourists traveling there? Are there any live houses, bars or restaurants that
Gui：you recommend?Let's focus on the restaurants. My favorites are: "Ici Bistrot" (my fav. french one in town). "Le Vin", also a really nice french. And Nagayama (Al. Consolação). The best japanese in town. But you need to sit on the bar, and ask Armando, the best sushiman in Brazil. I super recommend.
25. Lastly, please say something to your fans in Taiwan!
Gui：Really excited to be there, for the first time. I invite all of you to hear some of my music, from the past, present and some from the future (unreleased stuff)... Let's go! Kisses, Gui!!!!!
Battles - Wall Street (Gui Boratto Remix) taken from Dross Glop
如果你喜歡實驗噪音、後龐克、工業、歌德、邪典異教、金屬，也喜歡濁水溪公社、Sonic Youth音速青春、Godspeed You! Black Emperor、Lydia Lunch等歪團，2015年1月31日，想邀請你（妳）和我一起去看SWANS的表演。
誰是Swans？
1983年創團的SWANS，至今成軍31年；1997年解散，而後在2010年重組。復出發行了《My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky》專輯，悄悄地、低調地穿越時空重新入場，截至2014年，總共發行13張專輯。 懶人包：http://news.wwr.com.tw/site/news/295#
Q7：我們非常喜歡你為強烈衝擊的Paradise Circus和Bomb the Bass的Black River混音。當初怎麼有機會做這兩首歌的，起因跟機緣我們很好奇。 A：起先是作老團Bomb the Bass，團長Tim Simenonlai來找我，做了這首之後他邀我一起製作Bomb the Bass的新專輯。他到巴西兩個禮拜，我們一起作曲製作。強烈衝擊則是EMI公司的人來找我，我很喜歡原曲，給了我很多靈感。我錄了吉他和貝斯，強烈衝擊的團員Grant和Rob對成果相當滿意。
Battles - Wall Street (Gui Boratto Remix) taken from Dross Glop
Pet Shop Boys-Love Etc (Gui Boratto Remix)
Gui Boratto - The Drill
最後附上英文專訪、簽名實況照片跟合照以及簽名照片^_^
Within life's great landscape of musical encounters, everyone has definitely collected those bits and pieces of memories. That year, I was like a fruit being carried in a warm basket, and that basket was filled with people like me, and eventually the basket was so full of fruit that all sorts of emotions started pouring out. That collective memory of ours is the music of Gui Boratto.
I remember when I saw an imported copy of Kompakt's Chromophobia in the record shop back in 2007, I was in awe by Kompakt's use of colors that included all of the basic color tones on their album cover. At that time, for me, Kompakt was an electronic brand from Cologne, Germany that had both avant-garde designs and futuristic industrial concepts. Their albums were always minimalistic. Their choice of cover art color palette were always in the same tone, but varying in gradient, or shade. The music within, were at times cute and mischievious, sometimes possessing qualities of spiritual imagination. Most of the time though, that inviolable distance. After all, I am not a person who was born into the cultivation of German music. The emergence of Gui Boratto's album is filled with the most sincere of warmth. When listening, I can always feel this emotion that moves me. The song list order is arranged just right, tickling my emotions. It was then I fell in love with him!
During this correspondence interview, I thought repeatedly about how to let the readers and Gui Borrato himself seem more sincere. When I sent the interview correspondence letter, I really felt like I was sending a love letter, enclosed with 25 carefully thought out questions of interest and curiosity! Fortunately, the charming and gentlemanly Gui Borrato answered each question without reservation, an exclusive first interview for the fans in Taiwan!
1. We know you used to be a guitarist in a band and we can definitely hear some rock elements in your music. That is also why your fans are slightly different from regular EDM music fans. Can you tell us about your rock music career?
Gui：Guitar and piano are my main instruments. I used to play guitar in some bands when I was young, but I did not have a proper career. Speaking about my different audience, yes, I guess because of my rock influence I have a slightly different crowd, which I love it. It's good to have different tribes on a festival. Definitely, my listeners are not 100% techno head bangers.
2. How much time do you spend on music everyday, whether practicing or producing?
Gui：It's like a disease. I pretty much stay all day in the studio, playing around, doing some music, remixing, whatever. Even if I go to the beach for more then 3, 4 days, I used to bring my laptop to scrap some little ideas.
3. When did you start remixing? How did you transform from guitarist
to producer?
Gui：I was a guitar and piano player. I've studied both for more then 12 years. Meanwhile, I've started to produce some music for my band that time, and naturally started to program things on my first sequencer. A Roland MC-500, a gift from my father on 1989. Then, some years passed and I've also started to produce things for other bands. Only after 15 years doing that, I've decided to be more focus on my own music. Right after my first techno hit release, "Arquipélago", people started to request some remixes from my side. I'm glad that I did some nice remixes for people like Pet Shop Boys, Massive Attack, Simian Mobile Disco, Bomb The Bass, Goldfrapp, M.A.N.D.Y etc...
4. What gear do you use to make music?
Gui：A lot of hardware mainly. But I love soft synths as well. My favorite hardware are, SH-09, 101, EMS-VCS-3, All MKS Roland modules (50, 70 & 80), Juno, Six Trak, PolySix, System-100, NordLead, all Roland drum machines (TR-606, 808, 909 etc...) Speaking about software, I really love Reaktor, Kontakt, and some Logic native synths.Everything is programmed thru Logic. I still use my ProTools hardware with Apogee audio interfaces. Some D.I.s, and a pair of Adam Monitors.That's it.
5. "Chromophobia" really subverted our impression of you from TECHNO,in a good way of course. Has the release of this album made any impact to your career or personal life?
Gui：Yes, especially the song "Beautiful Life", which made my audience grow a lot. Because of this album, I started to tour all corners of the planet. I'm very happy about the result of this album.
6. We often hear your work in the form of remixes, but we also want to hear more of your mixtapes. Are there any plans on putting out new mix-albums?
Gui：Well, everybody knows that I'm not a DJ. I really like to do the Renaissance mix compilation though. But I really prefer to be more focus on my own music. Mainly in the studio or playing my songs live.
7. We really like the remix you did on Massive Attack's Paradise Curcus and Black River from Bomb The Bass. On what occasion did you have the opportunity to make these remixes?We'd really like to know.
Gui：Bomb the Bass came first. Tim Simenon came to me and after doing that,he asked me to get together and produce the new Bomb The Bass album together. He came to Brazil and we stayed for 2 weeks composing andproducing.The Massive request came from the guys from EMI. I loved the original and got inspired a lot. I recorded the guitars and the bass line.Grant and Rob from Massive were very happy with the final result. That was the story.
8. Do you, like Massive Attack, have any message you want to bring forth? For example, any political or social issues?
I love the music from them. To be honest, I'm not really into political issues. For me, music and the relations between harmony and
melody use to make me cry, not political messages. On the other hand,I think these kind of messages are very important and make people think at the time of their votes, for example.
9. Can you tell us how the EDM scene is in Brazil?
Brazil has the most amazing clubs of the planet, but the scene here is becoming very cheesy and commercial in all senses.
I miss some old clubs and venues where people used to be there only because of good music. Now, people want to see and to be seen. Sad,sad, sad....
10. The Taiwanese and the Brazilians have one thing in common:
Passion! But passion is a very broad word. Do you think Brazil is a place full of passion?
Gui：Of course. Everything we do has a lot of passion. Food, Football,Music, etc!!!!!
11. It is our custom to ask about your impression of Asia. It would be great if you can tell us what you feel about Taiwan!
Gui：Can't tell. It's going to be my first time there!
12. We believe that in this tour it will be the first time for many to hear your music or see your performance. How do you distinguish your performance from other professional DJs?
Gui：As you might know, I don't DJ. I play live, and 100% of my own productions. My own music or my remixes for other artists.
This is a big difference. The good thing is that I can improvise,experiment things on the fly that is quite impossible for a regular
DJ. But it's not comparable. The art of DJing is another story. A beautiful story I can say. And art I really cannot do it. Not as a
professional DJ.
13. What gear do you use in your live performance?
Gui：A laptop, audio interface, a controller and a Lemur. Very simple. Very
kompakt :-)
14. We know that you sometimes incorporate live guitarists in your performance, will Taiwan be able to see this performance in the
future?
Gui：Why not. But for this tour, I'll be alone. Alone but full of excitement.
15. Some people relieve stress by listening to music or attending liveperformances. What does Gui Boratto do? How do you relieve stress?
Gui：I make music. I draw things. I love movies. Yes, movies is one of my favorite stress relieves.
16. Can you give some advice to young creators? How do you balance time between music-making and other affairs?
Gui：I believe a true dedication is the key. I know it's hard to make music a living work, in terms of money etc. But dedication is the key to really become somebody in this truly competitive world.
17. Is there any meaning/story behind the cover-art of "Take My Breath Away"?
Gui：The message is the kids, with masks and the fake flowers. The environment seems to be nice, but it's just too fake. All flowers are plastic ones. And the kids are sick and tired of that. It's a critic in all senses. All terms: politics, music, pollution, social
relations, everything.
18. We feel your expression of love in ''Take My Breath Away'.' Our friends each have different interpretations of the lyrics in ''No
Turning Back." What is your interpretation of the lyrics? Combined with music, what specific emotion are you trying to express?
Gui：Well, the lyrics are so general that it causes different interpretations for each one. So, let's keep it like this.
That's what I wanted to cause. Depending on the mood of each one, that song can be happy. Depending, it can be really sad. I love when it happens.
19. The common conception of electronic is that it is cold and indifferent. Your music however conveys a sense of healing. Have you
ever had any rebellious periods in your youth? If there was, what sort experience was that?
Gui：I came from rock. I'm a guitar player. I really cannot stand listening pure techno for 6 hours. I really need something else. Some melodies.This is a true slap in my face. I need to feel something. Good or bad.
20. In another interview, you said that "Chromophobia" was not an album designed for the dance floor. You also mentioned that you are not a dancing person. Yet nowadays everyone in the clubs are dancing to your music. Did this phenomenon create any impact on you?
Gui：I was expecting that. But honestly, I see people on the dance floor listening to my music more then dancing. I see they are enjoying and paying a lot of attention. That really makes me happy. My music are not explosive. But something to feel and something that takes you to a different level.
21. What kind of music are you listening to lately? Can you recommend any artists or bands that you like?
Gui：I really like Michael Buble, some rock bands like Klaxons, some tangos and boleros.
22. I personally feel that your new album is a continuation of "Chromophobia." it has very heady emotions. We were excited ever
since your new single was open for download. Please say something about your new album!
Gui：You are totally right. It's a continuation. But "III" has more of my rock and roll vain. It's a bit more introspective, but sometimes more aggressive. For me, "III" is my favorite album so far.
23. You are a song-writer, producer, musician, gourmet, architect and a father. You were also once an architecture student. How are you enjoying life so far? Are you looking forward to the food in Taiwan?Also, what are your future plans?
Gui：Food is really important. Im a total foodie. Im really looking for to go to some nice restaurants in China. I adore the asian cuisine and I can't wait to be there. I love spices, I love fish, I love the combination of these elements on the asian dishes. Future plans? Maybe setup a little restaurant here in São Paulo? A fish one.
24. Can you recommend places in São Paulo for Taiwanese tourists traveling there? Are there any live houses, bars or restaurants that
Gui：you recommend?Let's focus on the restaurants. My favorites are: "Ici Bistrot" (my fav. french one in town). "Le Vin", also a really nice french. And Nagayama (Al. Consolação). The best japanese in town. But you need to sit on the bar, and ask Armando, the best sushiman in Brazil. I super recommend.
25. Lastly, please say something to your fans in Taiwan!
Gui：Really excited to be there, for the first time. I invite all of you to hear some of my music, from the past, present and some from the future (unreleased stuff)... Let's go! Kisses, Gui!!!!!
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