Morphine Ridges On the Making Of “Route 36”
What was the creative process like for this particular "Route 36?”
Andreas Miranda: It started off by introducing a trembling guitar melody to my honorable co-vocalist Vivi. We kept it very gentle at first, which consequently provided a well-rooted blueprint for everything yet to come. A handful of train rides provided me with the lyrics, along with the rhythmical steadiness felt throughout the track.
Was there any challenge that you encountered while making the track?
Indeed, with this track, there was this challenge of wanting to introduce an ambient flow without being too “soft”. I wanted it to be mostly quiet, but at the same time deliver a sense of strength and
foresight. I guess a certain balance was achieved, but in the end, I made it burst.
What did you enjoy most about making "Route 36?”
Making “Route 36” practically coincided with the creation of “Morphine Ridges”. This came with many new and exciting stages. This track was the first seed that we gave attention to in our newly
formed constellation. With that comes a remarkably vitalizing feeling of seeing how a sound evolves over time and begins to adopt a character of its own. This track enabled our gentle introduction into existence.
Can you share a bit about your musical background and the journey that led you to where you are today?
A significant step into the music scene happened when I joined the Kraut band “Camera”. After this, I played and toured with a handful of psychedelic rock acts. However, a personal turning point as a
songwriter occurred when I found myself going through chemotherapy. At that stage, I became strangely obsessed with Western music, the likes of Morricone and co, and proceeded to compose my own spaghetti western album ‘Beyond the Breath of Grace.’ This whole musical landscape is still a close companion and plays a significant role in the sound of “Morphine Ridges”
How do you approach collaborations with other musicians and maintain creative synergy?
What started off as a shout in the dark ended up in a straightforward kinship that grew musically in a fairly smooth manner. I trust in this sense of communion animated by a common affection towards
the sonic reflections that we attempt to deliver. You can tell if a musician is right from the get-go. I feel very lucky to play with the people I do, and I trust that our synergy will continue to unfold itself one track at a time. Shoutout to Vivi, Gigi, Maurizio and Juliette!
