Interviews
I’m extremely excited to introduce you to one of my favorite artists, who I just happen to be friends with! Meet Fitzpatrick from Birmingham, Alabama.
Real Name: Fitzpatrick Mauldin
DJ/Artist Name: Fitzpatrick
Genre of Music: Progressive / House / Techno / Various Electronic
How/Why You Became a Musician: My love for music started first through movies and listening to classical music with my dad. Years later, after getting into video games, I discovered electronic music in an old game called Star Control II. I wanted to create music that sounded like that. I never actually made music just like that game because well, it was utter cheese. But it inspired me to get into playing keyboard and guitar which is where I started from. I loved the idea of creating worlds that people could get lost in made of sound.
Is There a Purpose/Vision to your music? Explain: It has always been my aim in music to be a vessel. I personally put my faith in something higher than myself which I believe to be the one true God. I am merely a short stop for this music to take before reaching the ears of others. My aim is creating worlds, not just sound, places that when people listen they are transported into another reality so to speak.
Best/Favorite Music-related Experience (doesn’t have to be related to your music): This is a really hard one since I have been blessed to have so many experiences, but still one of the greatest nights of my life was in a small club in Atlanta called “The Mark.” John 00 Fleming was playing to about 500 sweaty energetic people. The connection between the audience and “J00f” was incredible and that is what kick started me to get back into music production after a 2 year hiatis.
What did you grow up listening to? As a child most of what I listened to was classical music on NPR (Composers like Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Brahms). Later on though I got a lot into industrial rock (Circle of Dust, Mortal, Nine Inch Nails, Front 242, Aleixa) and alternative music (even some metal). As I grew into adulthood I went back and started listening to a lot of 80’s music which is a big influence on my production as well.
Your music sounds like (ie: other bands/DJs people might like): I would say that if you are a listener of artists such as Sasha, Gareth Emery, Nick Warren, Shiloh, or the like, then you will enjoy what I work on. Lately I’ve been fascinated with combining Progressive House, Electro, Tech-Tribal, Synthpop and some breaks into a cauldron of mind twisting sound.
Links to your music/Contact you:
http://www.whoisfitzpatrick.com
http://www.myspace.com/fitzpatrickbook
http://www.pastdeux.com
Anything else you want my readers to know: I think it is important for everyone to know that, God I think your doing a great job and all, I’m gonna let you finish and all, but Sega had the best Genesis of all time. Well, not really just kidding.
But I would like to say, just because something is not perceived to be popular does not mean that it is not good. Next time someone makes an ignorant statement like “techno is so 1990’s” or “people don’t like that music anymore” take a look at the world around you. People can only be into what they are exposed to, if you love something then you should share it with those closest to you. That goes with anything, not just music.
Editor's Note: This interview appears with permission from Jessica Reiche at Proverb31girl.com. Check her site out for more insights into life, God, dreams, girl stuff and music.