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Interview with KISEWA conducted by Livigesh

Livigesh: What inspired you to make an album like “BULLET BALLET”?

KISEWA: I didn’t really have an inspiration, I just had the spirit and desire to make music that I wanted to make for a long time.

Livigesh: What was the writing process of “BULLET BALLET” like?

KISEWA: I have never learned to compose or produce music properly. I used a lot of samples to make the album. I didn’t use VST’s or acoustic instruments. I sampled a lot of old industrial music and I would add percussion, vocals and effects on the samples; I like my tracks to sound full and harsh. To make harsh sounds, I used guitar amp effects on all the tracks on the album. By doing so, my tracks started sounding different, but it added unity and coherence to the album.

Livigesh: What track did you spend the most time on and what tracks or track are/is your favourite from the album?

KISEWA: I spent the most time on making “A1.″ This track has the most layers from the album and I spent a lot of time deciding on which effects to use and not to use. I would use various samples and replace samples to see what sounded best to me.  My favourite tracks are “B3″ and “B4″ because I instantly felt satisfied when I finished those tracks, and I feel like those two tracks are the most fun ones. 

Livigesh: How did you feel like after you finished the album?

KISEWA: It felt good. I said, “this is it.” I also felt good when I released the album. I felt like making more music and releasing another project soon.

Livigesh: Do you think you grew as an artist after finishing “BULLET BALLET”?

KISEWA: I don’t know about growth, but I felt something new and fresh. I didn’t really expect it, but there were positive responses from overseas saying a great industrial album was released or this tape is good. These kind of responses made making music feel fun. From the positive energy and responses from friends and people overseas, I feel like making more music. 

Livigesh: When can we expect your next project?

KISEWA: My next project “SLOG PARK” will be out in March of 2021. “SLOG PARK” seems like it has grown from the sound of “BULLET BALLET” and it feels more rich, sonically. 

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Check out “BULLET BALLET” by KISEWA via this link below