Qmusse Interview
Ahead of his new EP on UM Records, Avalon we catch up with Spanish producer, DJ and Reisei Records owner, Qmusse to find out a little special about the man behind releases on labels such as What Happens, Alma Soul Music, Itom, Nightbird and more.
Thanks for taking the time out to catch up Luis - let’s start at the beginning - how did you start out in music?
I listen to music for a young age. At the age of 14 I started collecting vinyl, which I continue to do. Then I participated in some DJ contests that gave me the opportunity to play for the public. The natural step was to start producing. On where to listen to new music, I really like hearing sets from other DJs on YouTube or Instagram.
What’s your favourite places to listen to new music, DJs…?
Lately I hear a lot of musical news through social networks but as I said before, I love hearing sessions on YouTube. I think it's great to see what energy these tracks transmit to the public.
What are your greatest influences? DJs, people, labels...?
I think my biggest musical influences have always been close people. Whatever I have heard stays in my brain and sometimes appears in my productions, in my own way of course hehe.
How would you describe your musical style?
Without going into styles I would define it as "Let's enjoy" hahaha .
Which do you see yourself as most - a DJ or a producer?
DJ 75%.
Favourite place to DJ?
KB18 on Denmark. Fun people on underground place.
Any tips for up and coming DJ’s?
Trying to be original, following the trends is fine but without becoming a copy of another, and of course, having a good time. That shows and is transmitted to the public .
As a producer - how do you find inspiration for new music?
If it is for a collaboration of a specific style (I do other styles apart from dance music) I look for a reference track. If it's deep or electronic styles I try not to hear too much, I let things flow by themselves.
What’s your production set up?”
Logic and Maschine is basic for me.
How do you work in the studio - do you plan tracks or just go in and work something out there?
I start with my personalized initial template and depending on how the theme goes I direct it to one style or another
Where did the idea/feeling for Avalon come from?
As I said before it is simply the magic of the moment. Although the name of the track has curious anecdote. I have a few old vinyls of a style that sounded a lot in my country but little worldwide. So I used the name of one of the hardest to find records in my collection.
Top tips for aspiring producers?
Delve into both the creativity of the subject and the quality. Study how to get the best sound quality. That a track sounds good helps a lot.
What’s your favourite tune of your own of all time - the one that never grows old?
Groove Armada - I See You Baby.
Do you think social media is crucial to promotion and embrace it or loath it a little?
I think they are crucial. Currently they are the only way to have an impact and that your music gets where it can go.
What’s been the highlights of your career so far?
I think it was featured on Enter compilation of Minus. Although it was the remix of the original, I was very excited.
What other producers are killing it for you right now for you - tracks you’re playing and loving?
I love what my homie Javi Bora do with their new label Too Many Rules. And especially with their vinyl sets!
Any goals for 2020 you want to share with us all?
Keep enjoying making music.
Where can people follow you?
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I listen to music for a young age. At the age of 14 I started collecting vinyl, which I continue to do. Then I participated in some DJ contests that gave me the opportunity to play for the public. The natural step was to start producing. On where to listen to new music, I really like hearing sets from other DJs on YouTube or Instagram.
Lately I hear a lot of musical news through social networks but as I said before, I love hearing sessions on YouTube. I think it's great to see what energy these tracks transmit to the public.
I think my biggest musical influences have always been close people. Whatever I have heard stays in my brain and sometimes appears in my productions, in my own way of course hehe.
Without going into styles I would define it as "Let's enjoy" hahaha .
DJ 75%.
KB18 on Denmark. Fun people on underground place.
Trying to be original, following the trends is fine but without becoming a copy of another, and of course, having a good time. That shows and is transmitted to the public .
If it is for a collaboration of a specific style (I do other styles apart from dance music) I look for a reference track. If it's deep or electronic styles I try not to hear too much, I let things flow by themselves.
Logic and Maschine is basic for me.
I start with my personalized initial template and depending on how the theme goes I direct it to one style or another
As I said before it is simply the magic of the moment. Although the name of the track has curious anecdote. I have a few old vinyls of a style that sounded a lot in my country but little worldwide. So I used the name of one of the hardest to find records in my collection.
Delve into both the creativity of the subject and the quality. Study how to get the best sound quality. That a track sounds good helps a lot.
Groove Armada - I See You Baby.
I think they are crucial. Currently they are the only way to have an impact and that your music gets where it can go.
I think it was featured on Enter compilation of Minus. Although it was the remix of the original, I was very excited.
I love what my homie Javi Bora do with their new label Too Many Rules. And especially with their vinyl sets!
Keep enjoying making music.