
Question time: I’ve already asked this question in a former Q&A but never got to hear the answer, but what did Richard Butler of The Psychedelic Furs think of your cover of “The Ghost In You” off These Hopeful Machines? It’s a beautiful, yet haunting closer to the album which fits perfectly, and covering Butler is no easy job, so kudos for that.Īlso, you are heavily influenced by many forms of music, especially new wave and synth pop I’ve noticed (received my vinyl of AHTS-I and it sounds amazing), so what would you say are your top 3 most influential albums that either inspire you as an artist or get you through life? It was so refreshing to be able to speak to someone who loves interacting with fans, addressing questions, and truly expresses joy for what they do. The first time I met you was at EDC a couple years ago, you were with your girlfriend at the time and Kaia and you were both pleasant and graciously answered my questions about ITSAESAYAI and Morceau Subrosa while walking to the ASOT stage. Congrats on the amazing new album and thanks for doing this AMA and all the Facebook live videos. Watch the TED talk on Imposter Syndrome it'll blow your effing mind. Every living person that has ever made anything great has felt like or chronically feels like they suck! It's breaking through our flaws and self doubt that makes creating so beautiful and rewarding. Stay OFF social media and email while you compose. Email yourself encouragement or TED talks you want to watch when you're writing. It well may! Set phone reminders, make an iCal. Do it like the universe depends on it being accomplished. If I have to pull 3 all nighters, so be it. Things like what you want to make you love. Make an "inspiration" folder for this one track. Set a distinct goal for every part of everything. What do you want to say? Discover? Emotional content you wish to touch on? Thematic ideas? Idiomatic directions? Get specific! Make yourself a map. It's going to have 4 songs each with 4 sections each and tracks will range from 3:30 to 5min. Yes I do have advice! Set yourself time limits and a goal and finish everything you start. I hope this helps some of my fellow artists out there! //// //// Kevin Rix wow that's awesome first of all. This is a simplified version of my workflow.
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Someone just asked how to start a new project and feelings of self doubt. I even schedule for example "play" time on the modular. That will give you some ideas of how regimented I am. Check out my Facebook post on (personal) creation process.

Basically I'm a huge proponent of scheduling small tasks and having a finite goal.
