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World Dance available for licensing!!
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BUDDHA-LOUNGE 7
U.S.A. Release: 13 april
2010 Inclusif Radio hit CHIMENGU |
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Achillea: Vivir |
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Interview with Paul HeinermanNewAgeMusic.nu is proud to present an interview with one of the finest artists in new age music: Paul Heinerman. He has just released the album Oases, which you can read our review of here. The interview was done by BT Fasmer. BT Fasmer: Seven years have gone since the release of Private Sun. Please describe the process behind your new album, Oases. Has your approach to music changed over these last seven years? Paul Heinerman:
The similitude in
approach in composing the albums Private Sun and Oases,
is intuition. For me, composing a song or an album is not a
systematical process. Most songs arise by intuition and associations
on themes I discover in the process of composing a song. BT: You chose to release a single from Oases, Chimengu, long before the release of the album – and it became a massive hit on web radios. This must have been an inspiration when finishing the album? How do you feel about it now? Paul: The first result, of these new technical possibilities and inspiration from the ‘world songs’ on Private sun, was Chimengu. A combination of modern western beat, synths and Chinese (sample) vocals. It is a quite different song, compared to my work up to then. I was curious how this style would be appreciated by listeners and therefore I sent the song to several web stations, as an introduction / teaser for a new album in this style. The great success on the internet radio stations surprised and cheered me. It also convinced me that the musical integrative path I chose was not only the right one for me but listeners approved of it as well. BT: Oases is like a musical journey to many parts of the world, from the Far East to the West and back again. Please tell us about your inspiration for using so different cultural expressions? Paul: During the ‘70 and ‘80 I made several journeys, to India, Thailand, Turkey, Tunisia etc. I was touched by the atmosphere and local music in these countries. All this has influenced my feelings and thoughts and through that, my music. Music is a way to express yourself as an individual and besides that, musical traditions give expression to culture. I found that music, by itself finds a way and cross borders to touch people. The synths and samples gave me tools to compose musical journeys and bring cultures harmonious together. BT: On Oases there are voice samples on the first eight tracks, while the three last are without samples and more like your “old” style. How have you worked with samples? Paul: I presume ‘my old style’ will always be present. It is like my basic musical language. It will be there as a base line in every song even if specific styles are more prominent, like the more up-tempo beats and voice samples in Oases. These samples are from special sampling CD’s. I selected these because they pleased me and they were suitable for the ethnic concept and atmosphere of the album. I composed the music around the voices. BT: One cannot avoid thinking of Enigma when one hears Gregorian chants and synths. Please tell us about your inspirations for Oases. Do you listen to new age music – or other genres as well? Paul:
Associations of my music with Enigma
feel like a compliment, I like this music very much.My first steps
on piano keys are the result of deep appreciation of the music of
Elton John. As I am told, people regularly recognize his style in my
play, especially in my first album Ancient World.
BT: Your first two albums had much of that analogue synth sound. Will there be more of that in the future? Paul: I am quite sure this sound will stay present in my work. Personally I am very fond of songs like Across The Ocean. Of course I like to develop as a musician and enter different musical pathways, but I expect this will continue to be alternated and interlaced with basic analogue synth sound. BT: Your music
has been used in many different settings, from boardprograms on
airlines, to TV shows. Do you plan to do more of this kind of work –
or will there be more albums like Oases? Or both? BT: Thank you so much, Paul, for giving us this interview. I know I speak on behalf of many new age music fans out there; keep creating great music. We love your work!
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New Paul Heinerman album in SeptemberFans of Paul Heinerman must note the date 25th September on the calendar. This is when his new album Oases will be released. The album is a musical journey through the oases of the world. On the album you’ll get to visit Ireland, Greece, North America, India, China and Native America.
Oases is without a doubt one of this year’s most important new age music releases |
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Januar, 2009 The
new Paul Heinerman will be released at 25 September.
I hope you will enjoy it.
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January, 2008 The song "CHIMENGU",
award winner 2007 |