Fraction's Five with... Will Atkinson
Article Date : 10/12/2009
Fraction Records
Exclusive Interview
Fraction's Five with...
Will Atkinson
For the first of our new features, we invite Will Atkinson for an exclusive interview - It's strictly a 5 question limit so we tried to make them count!
Welcome Will!
1. How did you get involved in music production?
Good question! 2 answers to this! My mum encouraged me at a young age to listen to Radio 1's dance shows, and hearing good, unsigned music gave me quite a buzz - I decided this is what I wanted to do! I also remembering hearing songs on the radio, thinking "If only it went down to this key... why did they do that?" - in the end, heck I'll do it myself!
2. What's been the highlight(s) of your career to date?
This year's been good. The last 2 months have been a progressive highlight actually. My sound is coming together and going where I want it, so that's really positive. Liam Melly's remix has been included on John Askew's forthcoming mix comp, and hearing Cloud Surfing live on Radio 1 at Coloursfest in the main arena will stick with me forever I think.
3. So, you live in a fairly remote area right? - do you find this problematic, or is it nice to be able to escape the madness...
Bit of both if I have to be boring. Gigs wise, its quite a hinderence, arranging flights just so I can get to Glasgow enroute! However, home is where the heart is, and I've produced some of my best material whilst I've been home in Orkney. This EP is a good example! The scenery, people, atmosphere all have a big influence on my music, the laidback rural life is something I miss when I'm in Glasgow!
4. Hardware or software...or both? Tell us about your studio set up...
Currently only on Software except the Midi keyboard I occasionally use. Synth wise, Z3ta, Vanguard, Predator and Nexus are the prodominant VST's included in my music. Along with a whole batch of plug-ins! Ableton is currently my main sequencer but I'll be investing in a Mac, along with a Virus or Korg M50 in the near future!
5. Finally, describe your sound in 5 words!
I'd Say That It's Driving.
Before you go, give us a Top 5 of the tracks doing it for you just now!
1. Will Atkinson - Coming Home [Fraction Records]
2. Nick Callaghan & Will Atkinson - Until Next Time [Goodgreef Digital]
3. Harryson - Farenheit [Cd-R]
4. Will Atkinson - Untitled [Cd-R]
5. Hi-Gate - Caned & Unable (Will Atkinson Rmx) [Cd-R]
Will Atkinson 'Coming Home / Headlock' E.P is out now on Fraction Records!
Send us your questions for future interviews on our artists to: info@fractionrecords.com
Let us know who the questions for, and remember to leave your name! The best will get asked!
Exclusive Interview
Fraction's Five with...
Will Atkinson
For the first of our new features, we invite Will Atkinson for an exclusive interview - It's strictly a 5 question limit so we tried to make them count!
Welcome Will!
1. How did you get involved in music production?
Good question! 2 answers to this! My mum encouraged me at a young age to listen to Radio 1's dance shows, and hearing good, unsigned music gave me quite a buzz - I decided this is what I wanted to do! I also remembering hearing songs on the radio, thinking "If only it went down to this key... why did they do that?" - in the end, heck I'll do it myself!
2. What's been the highlight(s) of your career to date?
This year's been good. The last 2 months have been a progressive highlight actually. My sound is coming together and going where I want it, so that's really positive. Liam Melly's remix has been included on John Askew's forthcoming mix comp, and hearing Cloud Surfing live on Radio 1 at Coloursfest in the main arena will stick with me forever I think.
3. So, you live in a fairly remote area right? - do you find this problematic, or is it nice to be able to escape the madness...
Bit of both if I have to be boring. Gigs wise, its quite a hinderence, arranging flights just so I can get to Glasgow enroute! However, home is where the heart is, and I've produced some of my best material whilst I've been home in Orkney. This EP is a good example! The scenery, people, atmosphere all have a big influence on my music, the laidback rural life is something I miss when I'm in Glasgow!
4. Hardware or software...or both? Tell us about your studio set up...
Currently only on Software except the Midi keyboard I occasionally use. Synth wise, Z3ta, Vanguard, Predator and Nexus are the prodominant VST's included in my music. Along with a whole batch of plug-ins! Ableton is currently my main sequencer but I'll be investing in a Mac, along with a Virus or Korg M50 in the near future!
5. Finally, describe your sound in 5 words!
I'd Say That It's Driving.
Before you go, give us a Top 5 of the tracks doing it for you just now!
1. Will Atkinson - Coming Home [Fraction Records]
2. Nick Callaghan & Will Atkinson - Until Next Time [Goodgreef Digital]
3. Harryson - Farenheit [Cd-R]
4. Will Atkinson - Untitled [Cd-R]
5. Hi-Gate - Caned & Unable (Will Atkinson Rmx) [Cd-R]
Will Atkinson 'Coming Home / Headlock' E.P is out now on Fraction Records!
Send us your questions for future interviews on our artists to: info@fractionrecords.com
Let us know who the questions for, and remember to leave your name! The best will get asked!
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