Interview
with 20GOTO10 Coming soon!!!!!
Interview with Jon Sonnenberg
of Travelogue conducted at Autobahn 2005 in Wilmington, OH
Q1. As you continue to
make cds and eps, do you come up with the new sleeve artwork based upon the theme of the
cd? A specific lyric? A specific song?
A1. Many of the themes for
the cds, songs, or lyrics come from life experiences. Photographs or artwork may
have then been generated during those life experiences that reflect the theme or lyrical
content. The new sleeve artwork is then chosen many time by my wife Mandy from the
vast catalogue of photographs or artwork. These images are the ones that sum up the
feeling and emotion of Travelogue's new musical material.
Q2. Once you decide to
record new material for a possible full length cd, do you feel a theme must exist?
Or does one forme once the track order has been laid out?
A2. Yes to both questions
actually since the music is recorded with a general idea in mind. A theme can be
anything. The track order might be based around a transitional beat structure, for
instance. Or, if the songs were written based on a life experience for example like
"Hospital" (written after my stay in a hospital), then an obvious theme exists.
In the earlier example, the original theme for my new album (which is still
partially the theme) is based on tempos. Most of the rhythms for the next album are
based on multiples of each other.
Q3. For the instrument
tech heads out there, over the years what instrument, equipment, computer program, etc.
would you recommend has been crucial in your catalogue of music?
A3. The modular synth has
played a major part in the Travelogue music catalogue. Both analog synths and
digital synths have been used throughout my musical career, but I exclusively use all
analog synthesizers for Travelogue.
Q4. What are the future
plans for Travelogue?
A4. Travelogue will most
likely always continue to perform live but remain somewhat small in the sense of working
out of a home studio. I am also looking forward to more exposure via marketing tools
and additional live shows in the coming years. I will continue to release new
material but I do have other pursuits as well which permits me to work at my own pace.
Q5. What are you top two
musical influences?
A5. Fad Gadget and
Xymox!!!!!
Q6. Bonus Question-The Fun
One. What is your favorite Winona Ryder movie?
A6. With no
question.....Lucas....because Winona was adorable even when she was so young.
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