Backinbizness With Joris Delacroix

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: #ff0072; color: white; font-size: x-large;"> INTERVIEW </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #ff0072;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On The Couch With Joris </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Delacroix </span></span></h2> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">His Backinbizness’ EP knocked everyone for a six! At just 25 years old, <b>Joris Delacroix</b> has already asserted himself as a major entity on the French house music scene with a number of EP’s and remixes acknowledged, amongst others, by <b>Asaf Avidan</b> and <b>Depeche Mode</b>. Hailing from <i>Montpellier,</i> Joris Delacroix has spent the last 7 years securing his reputation as one of the smoothest producers in the game. Experimenting with a wide range of electronic styles, Joris has produced a multitude of diverse edits and originals throughout his career, released across a variety of notable imprints. We had a quick chat with Joris to find out more about who he is and what inspires him.</span></div> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPN_L-EbUZyuRX_mk-nWe3JEUfbHyAgfnv8Db_L29OSwdlLMcek8vfhOeaUsPSIKzIFaa1BidJ3kIBcIYUF7wFXQaCvMyt9KtWwciP5L8WPB9IeIdQvczIUbc-0p2Tb-_FbACr-dHzWujt/s1600/Joris+delacroix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="Joris Delacroix interview 2015" border="0" height="426" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPN_L-EbUZyuRX_mk-nWe3JEUfbHyAgfnv8Db_L29OSwdlLMcek8vfhOeaUsPSIKzIFaa1BidJ3kIBcIYUF7wFXQaCvMyt9KtWwciP5L8WPB9IeIdQvczIUbc-0p2Tb-_FbACr-dHzWujt/s640-rw/Joris+delacroix.jpg" title="Joris Delacroix " width="640" /></span></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>No TIE interview is complete without asking, when you hear South Africa what’s the first thing that comes to mind?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">For me, <b>South Africa</b> is something about history and nature. I came for the first time to South Africa about 3 months ago for a gig in Cape Town. I was very excited to discover your country and the people who live there.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Can you please tell us a little more about who you are, what would we find you doing when you not making music?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">These last years I've been making music almost all the time, so it's difficult to find me doing something else! But in my private life I'm just a regular French guy who likes to spend time chilling with my girl and my friends, to travel, meet new people….</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>You started playing the piano at 4 and at 6 you started composing music. Take us through your musical journey. Where did it start for you?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My mother put me into music school very early. My family was not composed by musicians, so one time I asked her why she did that, and she told me she just felt it, there is no other answer to it. I always wanted to compose music, even when I was a kid playing piano very badly. It was difficult for me to learn music written by others but very easy to compose new things. I think creativity has always been the most important thing to express.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How would you describe your sound?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Something mixing<i> house, minimal techno, nu-disco,</i> with a lot of gimmicks and melodies.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre;"> </span><b>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Who are some of the producers you look up to in the scene?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are a lot! The people I feel closest to me are <b>The Avener </b>and <b>Synapson,</b> we play a lot together and our music is going in the same way.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Your production are all equally amazing, every one is unique and mind blowing in it’s own way where do you draw your inspiration from?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I try to catch a moment, an emotion and I try to concert it with music. I like when you can dance to it, so most of the time it sounds like house with a pumping beat, but it can start from something very sad or abstract….</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What are some of the challenges you have faced in your career and how did you overcome them?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had some challenges, but I think the biggest is happening now, because I have to confirm my artist state and stay on the scene after a period of "buzz" which allowed me to launch my career. I try to get over it by working a lot, always stay open-minded to new things, and working a lot again !</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>There has been a lot of talk nowadays about all tracks sounding the same and producers slagging of one another what makes a good record in your eyes?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think the difference is when an artist makes music with true feelings, and not just doing this for fame.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Where do you see yourself in the future?</b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't know… I hope I can still do this job, because I have the life I always dreamed about. I'll keep working hard to make this adventure as long as possible!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rapid Fire</span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> All time favorite track : </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTbpS5OWWaQ" target="_blank">Damian Marley - Road To Zion</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> Fashion brand that describes you :</b> Lacoste Live</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Dream destination to play : </b>The entire world, even on another planet if it becomes possible one day!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/users/1637&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe> </div> </div>

Backinbizness With Joris Delacroix

 INTERVIEW  On The Couch With Joris Delacroix  His Backinbizness’ EP knocked everyone for a six! At just 25 years old, Joris Delacr...