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Tuesday, 14 August 2018

INTO THE KALEIDOSCOPE WITH JAPONICA

              The experienced, passionate and dynamic West London composer Jamie Farnell-Warren (JFW) kindly took time to answer some questions and to discuss Japonica, his latest sonic creation that’s already got my ears salivating!
            Described as being a unique, beautiful musical journey, crafted through years spent skill-honing and genre-hopping, Japonica was born out of a desire to blend the very best movie music with more experimental rock, to take the listener on a structually unconstricted journey through manipulated, twisted and distorted organic sounds. 
Thanks JFW...
            What inspired the LP title? ’Into The Kaleidoscope’ was used because of the ever changing complexity of the patterns and colours; I hope our music reflects this.
What influences your sound above all else? Creative evolution with structure and sound.
Where do you draw your inspiration from? Those who strive to create something unique but brilliant.
Who were your heroes as a teenager? Han Solo... Luke Skywalker!
Which fictional character would you most like to be and why? Peter Pan.

If you were a musical instrument what would you be? Piano.

Who’s the most gifted person alive today? Paul McCartney.

Who would be your dream collaborator? John Lennon.

What music are you listening to of late? Same old stuff: Beatles, Bowie, Radiohead.

What kinds of music (if any) do you dislike the most? All music is good... if it’s good!
What’s the last gig/concert you went to? Jane's Addiction; they were unbelievable!
Best song, movie OR album ever? Too many! I love ‘Ritual de Lou Habitual’ by Jane's Addiction.
What’s the best / your favourite music video? Thriller (Michael Jackson).
Which rules; the digital age or the vinyl/cassette age? Vinyl.

Which era would you have been born in ideally? 1960s.

Where’s the place to be? West London... West is best!
Know of any upcoming bands that are destined for greatness? Sorry, I’ve been in the studio for so long, I feel I’ve missed out on new music.
Were / are you aware of your escalating popularity? Not sure that’s happened yet, but we want to share what we’re doing with as many people as we can.
https://www.japonicamusic.com/home
Any career highs or lows you care to share? Composing for a TV film about Prince last year was a high.
Where do you most enjoy playing live? To an audience that’s only there for us.
Do you enjoy playing live or are you more at home in a studio? Studio.
Where do you go when it all gets too much? In the studio or for a nice power-nap!
Where did you sleep last night? In an octagonal tent!
Is bedtime more half nine with a half-read paper or more half four with fully red eyes? Oh, about half way in between.

Wish you were doing anything else with your time other than music? No way, nothing comes close!
Any forthcoming plans for Japonica? Get a nice dedicated following.

Your career defining dream moment would/will be what? Headlining Glastonbury.

How important do you feel visuals are in relation to music? I think they can help, but ultimately it’s the music that matters.

How important are the single / album charts? Not at all important; they reflect the fodder played on most radio stations.

What do you do with any ‘you’ time? Run, swim and spend time with my son.

Are you unlucky in love and if so, why? I’m lucky!

Where will you retire to when you're tired of comeback concerts? Ha! England, Europe and America.
If you could protect and save 1 thing in the world, what would it be? Air quality.

Which revival would you most like to witness? The Smiths reforming!

What’s your secret vice; what are you a sucker for? Good films.

Are exercise and diet important to you? Exercise more than diet.                                        
Will your past come back to haunt you or will karma be kind? Oh, definitely kind! 
What do you think of the paparazzi? I love the word paparazzi; it’s far too good a word to describe those people.
         When you take aim with your peashooter/pellet gun/sniper rifle, who are you aiming at? Myself for not being perfect.
Do you have any tragically unused band names you’d like to use? Electro!

Any message for underachieving or odds-facing musicians out there? I’m still one of them!
Any choice epitaphs or famous last words for which you’d like to be quoted? He played hard!
What makes the world go round? Hard work.

When do you plan to take over the world? In about 4 weeks with ‘Into The Kaleidoscope’... it’ll be the highlight of my year! 
Thanks for your time Jamie! Here's hoping Japonica captures many a heart, mind and soul!!!   
In the meantime, you can listen to the first 2 singles ('RESFEBER' & 'JUST TO PROTECT HER') or simply admire the artwork, by visiting the Japonica website and more...
https://www.japonicamusic.com/home

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Japonica’s debut album 'Into The Kaleidoscope' is scheduled for release at the end of August.

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