Eteipapula On the Making Of ‘Dubiety ?’
What was the creative process like for this particular ‘Dubiety ?’
I feel like the creative process behind ‘Dubiety ?’ was really intimate and personal. It was just me, my bass, a midi keyboard and my ideas. It was lots of happy incidents and a unique creative journey as it spanned over 1.5 years in time. It was hard to keep the finished songs to myself and not make them public but it was definitely worth the wait since, I think the album would really lose all its meaning without a single track from it, or maybe even with tracks having switched positions in the pacing of it. Speaking of meaning, the album was recorded and produced during the end of my teen years, it kind of marks my transition from childhood to adulthood and lyrically-wise it's all about doubt and insecurities in my opinion but anyone can see whatever they want in the lyrics. It feels victorious to have a finished project on which I can look back to keep track of my progress in music and in life, it's like a time capsule from the recorded period I will always turn back to.
Can you talk about the recording and production process for ‘Dubiety ?’
As I said, ‘Dubiety ?’ was recorded and produced in a modest way. On Fl Studio on my computer and by recording bass lines in the cleanest way possible without having an audio interface. I have some friends who helped me in the creative process as I needed their help and skills to reach the results I was aiming for. For example, a friend of mine recorded guitar chords I had in mind for the tracks "Summer Rhetorics,” "Remover" and "blessed rainy day.” Another one lent me the kalimba I used for the track "Ambien Amoeba.”
What is your personal favorite song from ‘Dubiety ?’ and why?
I'm truly proud of each song almost equally but I would be lying if I said I do not prefer some over the others. I'd say "Remover" is my favorite, it's the one I listen back to most. It's above all because it was my first full collab on a song with an online friend of mine who goes by the pseudonym : (´･ᴗ･ ) . Learning how to exchange ideas with another person passionate about music was the best experience ever, and I'll look forward to it if I find opportunities to do so. You always end up noticing some errors or things that could have been done to add substance to the song here and there from the other person's point of view. I think that's what art is for in general. To build relationships through a common creative process. It might be the most human experience possible.
Can you share a bit about your musical background and the journey that led you to where you are today?
When it comes to a "musical background" I have the chance to have parents who deeply love music. It might sound generic, but my parents gave me their love for music really young, as they were blasting Best-of the Beach Boys compilations, Eels albums and many more records in our flat or in the car, my dad plays the harmonica and put one in my mouth when I was really young. I had the chance to study drums for 4 years in my local musical conservatory before quitting because of an abysmal teacher. It was only halfway through middle school that I started having a deep emotional relation to music and started listening to classic albums and niche stuff by digging the internet. Today, I can safely say that music is something I couldn't live without. Listening to and making music is really what makes me want to experience life.
How do you approach creating something new and different?
I already have very precise ideas of what I'd like to do next. I'd want to create a project with a deep connection to nature, especially the sea and the mountains. About the human experience with these landscapes and their ability to shape us with their magical presence and aspects. I'd love to experiment and cross boundaries I haven't explored yet sonically, I think it will come with the gathering of new instruments, mainly strings and brass. It will take time, but I'd like my next project to be a true accomplishment for me, kind of like a child in some way.