…So much of modern music takes the ideas in the 70′s and 80′s and uses them in a very superficial way. I hope i have managed to create something that re-asserts the musicality of this era within the context of modern music and modern production methods
Part IV is a hypnotic blend of musical elements that emphasize the aural, visual, and technical music aesthetics of the contemporary electronic genre. Involving both the ideas of evolution, as that of past– Part IV is a collective body of work that possesses an exclusive and traditional style, yet completely transforms contemporary music.
Fred Falke‘s technical genius and love for synths have landed him productions with quite the repertoire of eccentrics– Goldfrapp, Kelis, U2, Lykke Li, Miike Snow and La Roux just to name a few. What leads Falke’s popular sound are his brilliant ideas, that often surface from the result of accidents, encounters, incidental tech-damages, or regards to traditional influences. In part IV, you will find a link between traditional sounds and popular music, between early French sounds and the blending of new forms. Regarding his musical roots, Falke has created new laws in the aesthetics of the French sound, that in all his modesty, has truly complimented the genre.
His work is often denoted by its slavish devotion to the bass as a hypnotic tool, pulsing along with a precise sound and a regular tempo– Wait For Love is in fact, a reflection of that fusion. This track confesses his devotion to the bass, as well as the creative/fun energies he surrounds himself with when producing music. Besides being one of his older productions, the track highlights all the groovy combinations that we love about Fred’s musical style.
It’s no secret that Falke’s penetrating sound is achieved through the mastering of atmospheric elements, and some tracks in Part IV might actually astound you by adding a few elements of surprise– Memories is one of them. With a strong declaration/tribute to Vangelis, one can almost visualize the fantasies, themes, and intense emotions stemming from his life’s work. Unlike the upbeat Wait For Love, Memories hypnotizes and provokes the listener to fall deeply into a sound of meditative delirium.
Falke opens up to Therapy Life on the story behind his favorite production in Part IV, talks a bit of geek with Star Wars, and shares his resonating love for the bass:
TL: If you could pick an old film, or recent movie quote to describe Part IV, what would this be?
FALKE: “May the force be with you”
Star wars had a huge impact on me — the music , visuals , and all the machines and computers that you see in the background! They look like a kind of recording studio with all those flashing lights, knobs, and faders !
TL: Which one of your remixes would you say launched your career ?
FALKE: Golden Cage definitely ! I have good memories about the session when I recorded it, the studio was packed with friends. It was like making music while having a party!
TL: Most of your productions have this sort of deep/heavy bass influence that, of course, coins your unique sound. Why is this influence so apparent in your productions?
FALKE: I just love the sound of the bass. I started out as a bassist, and from there went to electronic music. So bass is often the starting point for me, without it, there is no immersive quality to music.
TL: Part IV is a mixture of old tracks and unreleased productions. Why did you choose to include the older tracks in this album?
FALKE: A lot of people asked me for those older tracks , because they couldn’t get them anywhere, since most of them were only available on vinyl, so it was a perfect opportunity to make these tracks available to everyone.
TL: What’s your favorite production from Part IV?
FALKE: I had a lot of fun recording Memories. It’s a tribute to Vangelis who of course has been one of my heroes for a long time. The whole track was recorded in one night. I played the piano part first, on this amazing grand piano which has been in my family for 2 generations, and overdubbed all keyboards live. It was very intense and emotional, it was an awesome session!
TL: “Wait for love” is an absolute smash, and crowd favorite as well. How did this specific production come about? Any stories behind the title and process of this particular track?
FALKE: I did this track with a great friend of mine , savage , just the both of us in the studio, having fun with some samplers really!
TL: In good interview etiquette, our readers always like to know what their favorite artists are doing on their off-time? Any interesting hobbies besides music production?
FALKE: To be truthful, this is one of the hardest questions for me to answer. I’m inspired by making, playing, and thinking about music almost every single day. I’m a total fiend for studio equipment, and spend lots of time researching new finds and experimenting with my music.
On days where I’m not completely submerged in my work, I absolutely love playing video games. American cinema and Japanese auctions really catch my interest as well.
Coverage Done By Deb Garcia at THERAPYLIFE.ME
http://www.therapylife.me/2011/11/10/fred-falke-part-iv-preview-exclusive-interview/
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