This "interview" was conducted with Ludovic of Eleventh Fear on 21 july 2010 Thanks Ludovic
Hi Ludovic , we are happy to get the chance to ask you a few questions For the first question will be Thanks Ludovic that you have found time to give answers to these questions,How are you doing?
Hello, thank you, it's a pleasure.The time Ah ! I sleep little.
Hello Ludovic what noise do you make in Eleventh Fear ?
The music is Gothic.The debut album "Spirit" is directed Darkwave, Electronic.Minimalist.The next album (currently in composition) will be much less minimalist and more Orchestral.There will be elements of Medieval, Baroque and Classical.
How's the start of 2010 been for you thus far?
With the enthusiasm.In June, the first album was released, and the first concert was played.
do you know the netherland?
No, unfortunately.But I'd like to play a concert in Netherlands.For a lot of people, this is probably going to be their first full introduction to Eleventh Fear so how about you tell us a little bit about how
you guys know each other and how the band came together?
Currently I'm alone to compose, write and record music in Eleventh Fear.A musician is only with me in concert.But it is prossible that a second person integrates the band soon.
Do you follow the electronic music Gothic / Electronica, do you have any other favourite bands?
Yes a lot.My favorite bands are:
Lacrimosa
Das Ich
Umbra Imago
Die Form
Eros Necropsique
Sopor Aeternus
SnakeSkin
Rosa Crux
Ghosting
etc ...
Tell me about your first project Zauber this music are very cool?
Thank you.Zauber is my first project. It is more electro, but still Gothic.It is my first experience, album and concerts.I played in Belgium, Switzerland, France.I participated on compilations in USA, Spain, France.But I decided to stop Zauber, to create Eleventh Fear, because
I desire to compose music that much more Gothic.
Can you give us a brief run-through of Eleventh Fear story so far?
Yes,a demo was released in 2009.In 2010, Spirit, the first album was produced and published in June 2010.The first concert was played in Manchester in England, in June 2010 also.The next concert is planned in France, in Albertville,in September.The second album is currently in composition
.
When did you form Eleventh Fear? What inspired you to make music together?
It was in 2008.
What are your top ten favorite Gothic / Electronica, Club Songs of all time? Who are you influenced by?
Top Ten, oh, it's difficult.My influences are the bands mentioned above.But, Medieval, Baroque, Classical Music influences me also.This will be confirmed by more in the second album.
What would you consider your favorite cd's?
I can tell you, there are more than one.
What are the future plans for Eleventh Fear?
The second album, I hope to release this year.The next concert in September in France.Eleventh Fear is very young, but I hope to have the chance to play more concerts soon.
What is the main idea, the message you want to leave to people who listens to you? What is your motto?
I suggest to listeners, a journey, an atmosphere.My motto "listen to the musical magic, when transporting your soul"
What's the name of your band? where did the name come from? or what's the story behind the band name?
It is related to me in a mystical atmosphere.
If people don't know what you and your music are about, how would you describe Eleventh Fear?
Dark music and Dark voice.Sometimes dancing, sometimes atmospheric.With elements of electronics, classical, medieval.
"Spirit " where did the concept come from? and whats planned now that your album is finished? or anything else you're working on? Tell me why this title,"Spirit " Tell us a few words about the concept of this?
"Spirit" was chosen for the album title, because the word suggests a mystical album.
How is your relationship with the fans like? Is it nice to meet fans or have you also problems with intrusive hysterical female and male admirers?
Eleventh Fear appeared in public since 1 month.It's still too early for that.
How do you feel to hold the finished cd in your hands?
It is a great pleasure.The project was realized. I can offer people.And it allows me to compose new songs.
How is the current promotional tour going for supporting this album?
I informed the media of the album's release.I am looking for concerts, to find my music to people.The concerts are very important for me, I love to play concerts.
What do you think of a modern Gothic and about Gothic / Electronica, scene?
It 's good.But there are many Indus or Batcave bands.I'd like it to have more new Gothic Band.
What's your favourite track of yours?
Currently it is "Return to Life"
Our usual question - what is music for you?
My life! " I do not know how to live without creating music.
What was your best live experience so far?
At ShadowDaze Festival in Manchester (UK) , Great !
you have very nice numbers` tell me about lyrical compositions what you can tell about the done work? How does your music creation process work? How do you create a song?
Generally, I have a clear idea of my future composition.From that moment, I write a text, and I compose music.And I work arrangement.
What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
My music is Gothic Electro.
Since the music industry is more open now to purely electronic music has this made things easier for you?
I Think, yes.
Do you think that people from the music press didn't expect you to grow up musically?
I don't know.
what is the key to making music from Eleventh Fear and what inspires you to keep growing as a musician?
Create a intense music,more intense for the future compositions.
How do you see the future of download / Copyright in area of -Gothic / Electronica, music ? What are the best ways to develop it in your mind ?
The Cd is really consistent and did not listen as hundreds of mp3 bad quality in a PC.It has the sound quality, consistency of visual and listening.I hope he will continue to exist.
and what is next on France agenda?
The second album will be release this year.It will be Medieval, Baroque, Classical, for the arrangements,but also sounds very electronica, and beats saturated.Some titles will be very club, sometimes dark EBM.The next concert in France is planed in September, at Alberville.
How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
Yes, the first album is available for sale on my website.There are tracks for listening on the Website and MySpace.
Soon, there will be live videos and live pictures.How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
By the way do you like my questions? tell me what you think about it! ;-)??
Oh, good. No problems.
Any last words? Thanks alot for your answers! We wish you furthermore great success and a lot of fun with your live-shows
Thank you!
I hope to have the chance to play in the netherlands, and meet the public.
Dark Greetings,
Ludovic
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