It\u2019s Psychedelic Baby<\/a> that melodies come to you in your sleep. Does it still happen, and if so how often? What other unorthodox methods do you use to create music?<\/b><\/p>\nThe thing is, really, to show up. When the songs come through sleep it\u2019s a deep luxury, so sort of roll out of bed, grab the guitar, hope it\u2019s in tune, hit record on anything nearby before it all vanishes, and then go back to it later and learn it. Other days it is simply about showing up with a guitar, some space on a piece of paper, and a pen. See what flies by. Get quiet first, away from everything, sit in it for a bit, and listen for a song.<\/p>\n
How was Cheval Sombre started?<\/b><\/p>\n
Much like writing poems I used to do each morning, in the very early hours, but with a guitar, in the evenings. All of the first demos came together in the corner of a little room where I once lived.<\/p>\n
The band name literally means \u201cdark horse\u201d. How did you pick it?<\/b><\/p>\n
It was given to me, as I guess it seemed as though I came from nowhere.<\/p>\n
I heard that you're working on a new album. Will it pick up where \"Mad Love\" left off, or should we expect something totally different?<\/b><\/p>\n
Well indeed, a collection is emerging. It\u2019s too early to draw any comparisons to any previous work. We are past demos for the most part, working on tracking at the studio where I did \u201cI Sleep\u201d - one of the very first releases. There are questions of love, as there always are, but there are some other subjects which have presented themselves, which I suspect have not yet revealed all they may for this one. The concept of Time is looming - rather presiding, I might say.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve worked with legendary musician and producer Sonic Boom. What is it like to work with him, and how is he in person?<\/b><\/p>\n
I sent Pete my very first demos. Since then we have made records, had more than a few adventures, got through some scrapes and squeezes, raised a glass or three in celebration of it all. A kindred, unspoken appreciation goes and flows between us.<\/p>\n
Dean and Britta from Luna also play on some of your songs. How did you meet them?<\/b><\/p>\n
Pete introduced me to them while we were recording the first Cheval Sombre album with Nick Kramer, in Jersey City. I think we all met at a play in which Nick was acting, in Soho. Whew - his guitar and her bass playing? It was like we were all reunited from some earlier, idyllic time.<\/p>\n
How do you feel about Luna\u2019s reunion? Were you a fan of the band way back when?<\/b><\/p>\n
I never had the chance to see them play live, so I am very much looking forward to seeing them do their thing. My dear friend Matthew turned me onto Luna, I think, when I was in school. I remember very much falling for \u201cSideshow by the Seashore\u201d at the time. We had passed the days one summer living out of his car at the beach. I think of that time often, and fondly. That song brings me there, even now. Maybe they\u2019ll play it at the show. Matt actually went on tour with Dean, Britta, Pete, Matt Sumrow and I after the first record came out. A brilliant guitar player. We all played together.<\/p>\n
Your recorded music sounds quite intricate. What does it sound like when you play it live?<\/b><\/p>\n
I\u2019ve done Cheval Sombre shows in all kinds of configurations, so depending on who and how many folks are on stage, or where the show is, the sound shifts. We\u2019ve had six people on stage to just me, from Grottammare to Calgary. The last show I played was in Aarhus, which I did alone, just an acoustic guitar, my voice, the silence, and the wonderful people there in the room on that evening. We were all together amidst candlelight, and it was gorgeous. Intimate and gorgeous. I am bringing just myself and a guitar to Tel Aviv, and I am looking forward to hearing how it all unfolds.<\/p>\n
Do you plan to do anything in Israel besides playing the show with Luna?<\/b><\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know about planning, but I\u2019d love to go on some sort of sublime adventure.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, what would you like to achieve with Cheval Sombre\u2019s music?<\/b><\/p>\n
Mostly I\u2019d like to create a sanctuary, for you, and everyone else.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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