Interview: Osunlade (Email)Osunlade is a highly respected creative soul, who lives his art. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Osunlade is also a global man. Who not only enjoys the comfort of home but the beauty of the world. Here, Osunlade insightfully replies to some rather personal questions.
01. Matthew - How much does creativity mean to you?
. Osunlade - Art and life are the same for me, as a creative person I create what I live, its not the other way around for me. Some make music to create life; on the other hand, the music is the expression and mirror of the life I live.
02. Matthew - When did you start playing an instrument?
. Osunlade - At age seven, I knew I wanted to be a musician and started playing piano.
03. Matthew - How would you describe your personality?
. Osunlade - I'm a very personal man, I'm an introvert, I don't live a rock star life style, and my life is very quiet and spent just cooking and relaxing at home. I don't enjoy the company of people much, I like to be alone, I'm a natural chameleon, I adapt to any surroundings and/or situation. I love to watch people and analyze things and people.
04. Matthew - Which musical genres to you enjoy listening to?
. Osunlade - Jazz or any folklore music is what I hear most. People are surprised when they find that I don't listen to dance music at all, outside of what I create and what I spin at clubs.
05. Matthew - How many instruments can you play?
. Osunlade - Well, that's an interesting question, for me, everything is an instrument, it all has sound. So in my eyes, I play every instrument, or at least I can create sound from anything. I think that's the beauty of music, its not only about talent, it’s about perspective and the knowledge of how to create something from nothing and visa versa.
06. Matthew - When did you become introduced to music and discover your talents?
. Osunlade - Twelve years old was when I wrote what Id consider my first song, nothing more. It was during the assembling of the first band I was a part of; it was just a moment that I found my personal interest and sound palette (at least at that age).
07. Matthew - And what aspects of making music do you enjoy the most?
. Osunlade - The fact that when you create, you have healing powers and if others energies are open to connect with you, you can change many things". However, Osunlade started out in a local band, he says, "We did cover music, as most bands start out performing, a lot of funk, some rock, and pop, but mostly radio tunes etc. We never released any original material.
08. Matthew - What musical experience did you first gain when growing up?
. Osunlade - They all have. I don't have a favorite of anything in life. It's all apart of the big picture and evolution, without one, the other would not have happened or given time, the perspective it took to join forces and create further.
09. Matthew - Which record that you have created do you enjoy the most?
. Osunlade - My up bringing was pretty much the same as my life now, and I've always been an introvert, always alone, not many friends outside of music. School was difficult as I was not your average guy, by looks or attitude, I've always been a bit eccentric, and pushed boundaries with what people and society says is rule. I was president of the high school band but other than that, I was simply an outcast of sorts.
10. Matthew - How was your up bringing/childhood?
. Osunlade - It was a decision made from many years about speaking of an album for BBE, although, 'Aquarian Moon', wasn't made with any label in mind per say, it just happened and I thought BBE would be a good home for it.
12. Matthew - What is it about life that inspires you the most/or to make music?
. Osunlade - Again, music happens as my life dictates it, I don't decide to make a song, if I'm inspired by something or someone, then I get a feeling to say something or a sound in my head, or a title based upon an experience or conversation etc. It's as simple as that. I don't plan music, just as I don't plan life, its not honest for me if it's done that way. Life is about expression, about vulnerabilities, disappointments, love, joy, and all that. You cant create purely from the soul, if you dictate how, when and what you will create if you don't allow yourself those moments to be real.
13. Matthew - What can we expect from Osunlade in 2007 and beyond?
. Osunlade - The best thing I can say for 2007 is that Yoruba Records will become stronger, as for Osunlade, who knows. I change with the wind, the most creative projects have been them all, from the simplest to the most complex, they all allow me the models to grow, and so I don't look at one thing more revered than another. It's not how I see or hear music.
14. Matthew - Where are your favorite places to travel?
. Osunlade- Greece and Turkey are my favorite places. I am definitely one of those people that are affected by the environment and surroundings. I'm very moody and simple things change my state instantly. It doesn't take flashy things to excite me, only natural and spontaneous things.
15. Matthew - If you weren’t doing music what would you be doing for a profession instead?
. Osunlade - I would have been a doctor, a brain surgeon or some medical specialist.
Words by Matthew Daniel
© 2007 Feel The Soul. All Rights Reserved
No comments:
Post a Comment