C3D3 makes his debut with the electronic masterpiece ‘Into Red’. The burgeoning star is set to make his mark on the music scene, making quite the impression with his first release. An expertly produced offering ‘Into Red’ is just the start of solidifying what will surely be the beginning of a breakthrough year from the accomplished producer.
INTERVIEW
CR: Hello C3D3. Glad to have you on Canadianravers, how are you doing?
C3D3: Hey guys! Thanks so much for having me. I’m doing very well!
CR: Where did the name C3D3 come from? Any story behind that?
C3D3: I’ve been getting TONS of messages about the origin of the name. It’s the word “cede” with slightly different lettering. The whole project focuses on our unquestionable pursuit of love and the relinquishing of reason or rationality that would accompany the endeavour.
CR: What was the inspiration behind the track ‘Into Red’? tell us a little bit about it.
C3D3: “Into Red” is about taking a chance on a connection, having all the woes of the world disappear and only one thing truly mattering in a moment. That, of course, is no guarantee that whatever does or doesn’t transpire will be in your favor but you just know you have to take the risk.
CR: We noticed that you are from Chicago, how has the city inspired you a person and a producer?
C3D3: I love Chicago. I’ve performed and visited almost every other major city in the states and, while each one is unique and has their own separate vibe, there has always been something about Chicago that keeps it on top for me. The night life, the warmth but also the hostility (as the seasons change), it’s a place bursting with variety and contrast which is a direct reflection of my approach to writing. I never want things to feel stale or recycled.
CR: You are a talented producer; did you always have a passion for producing as you were growing up or was it something recent?
C3D3: Wow, thank you for the kind words! I’ve always had a passion for the arts, yes. I grew up obsessed with the visual arts and then transitioned to music in my early teenage years. I always relied on my imagination to keep me company and help past the time. Over the years, that has turned to some sort of wildfire as I age and continue to create. I started getting into production towards the end of high school by spearheading the recordings for my own band as well as other local musicians. I think they were drawn to the fact that I actually gave a damn about their music and wanted to make sure it could sound as best as possible. Something that was hard to come across with the “big name” studios in the Chicago area.
CR: Is there a track that never leaves your personal playlist because it has a certain emotional connection to you?
C3D3: That’s a tough one. I think tracks like that come in seasons for me. Maybe something happened that reminded me of a time in my life and from there, my brain seeks out a song that was there for me during that period. I regularly return to the catalog of Susanne Sundfør. I think she’s nearly always on point and her music can tend to a wide range of emotional situations.
CR: What is one subgenre you think doesn't get the attention it deserves?
C3D3: This is another tough one for me because I have enough trouble categorizing my own music haha! People can get HYPER specific with the whole genre game and actually use it to try and carve their own niche. But oftentimes, when I hear something with such an oddly specific genre marking, I hear it in a different way than it might be described, if that makes sense. I’m afraid I can’t answer this one too directly, my apologies!
CR: Since you have all been in lockdown, what genres have you been listening to get some inspiration for your next tracks?
C3D3: A lot of film and video game scores. I have to be really careful if and when I seek out new music because it is so easy to drown in a sea of the same sounds. Film in itself is a huge inspiration for me and if I can find a score that is great on its own and then also elevated by the visuals it accompanies, then that is probably going to be a great thing for me.
CR: What do you like to do during your downtime other than producing music?
C3D3: I like to cook, actually. I’ll play the occasional video game. Usually an RPG or something on the more immersive side. I’m all about taking in the incredible sights this world has to offer so I try to travel as much as I can. That can actually be a big help if I’m stuck on a composition. Go somewhere else and keep playing the track in your head, might end up writing itself.
CR: Are there any projects that you are working on that our followers should know about?
C3D3: Yes! I write and play guitar in a band called Dissona. It’s progressive metal, pretty cinematic and adventurous in the sounds we create. Our third album is in the mix stage and will hopefully be out Q1 of 2021 (fingers crossed).
Lighting round questions for C3D3!!
CR: Texting or talking?
C3D3: Talking.
CR: Coffee or tea?
C3D3: Coffee.
CR: Hard liquor or Beer?
C3D3: Hard liquor all the way.
CR: Cake or pie?
C3D3: Pie, duh.
CR: Hot dogs or hamburgers?
C3D3: CHEESEburgers.
CR: Xbox or PlayStation?
C3D3: I was an Xbox guy for awhile but am pretty firm on the Playstation side now.
CR: Movie theatre or arcade?
C3D3: Movie theatre.
CR: Guitar or piano?
C3D3: Guitar.
CR: Marvel or DC Comics?
C3D3: Marvel.
CR: Dog or cat?
C3D3: Cat.
CR: Hot weather or cold weather?
C3D3: Hot weather.
CR: Outdoor or indoor events?
C3D3: Outdoor.
