365Mag Interview: Tosca

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Tosca is a duo made up of Austrian producers Richard Dorfmeister & Rupert Huber. Richard also works as one half of another duo Kruder & Dorfmeister, and Rupert has dropped solo albums in the past and worked on his fair share of collaborations. He is a talented composer, musician, and also mixes compilations. They are old childhood friends and began their journey in the music business by forming an experimental band and calling themselves Dehli9.

They have come a long way since those days. These guys have been in the game for over ten years and are quite the character's… in terms of interviews that is. Their latest album drops on April 21st, 2009 on !K7 Records and its called No Hassle.

What track do you feel is your most successful track to date?

(Rupert) In terms of music my first from the new album is one of the best we ever did. In terms of number of remixes Honey from Suzuki, and Chocolate Elvis.

If you look back at the history of all of your releases which release do you favor the least?

In terms of the original albums I love all of them, can still listen to all of them. In terms of the remix albums, Different Tastes of Honey, although it has this special dirty touch that I actually love.

As a duo what unique qualities do you each bring to the table?

In terms of food, I tend to eat more of the oysters, but I do not like tuna fish capriccio. In terms of music, we both bring the unique quality to create music together for more than a hundred years.

Do you listen to other genres of music besides EDM; and if so can you name a few bands or artists?

In terms of classical music, I like the Hilliard ensemble and Alfred Brendel. In terms of blues, I love blind Willie McTell and Muddy Waters.

What do you feel the benefits of having a production partner are?

In terms of working, there is more inspiration in the studio. In terms of hearing, 4 ears hear much more than just 2 times 2.

Do you ever work on a track separately and then re-join to complete the finish product or are both of you always present in the studio?

In terms of Tosca, everything is created with the 2 of us in the same room.

Do you like to multitask from track to track or focus on one track until completion?

In terms of creating the track, we only work on one at a time. In terms of mixing it, we wait 2 months with the mix while creating another track.

Which general aspects in life spark your creativity the most?

In terms of creativity, it is just there, like a tree. In terms of inspiration, emotions generally are a big theme.

What projects are you current working on in your solo careers?

In terms of sound installations, I am working on a permanent installation for an airport. In terms of piano music, I try to write more pieces for piano and strings.

What new equipment or software are you most looking forward to purchasing as an addition to your studio?

In terms of equipment, I would like to have a Pro Tools mixing desk. In terms of software, I would like to learn Final Cut. In terms of money, I cannot purchase anything.

Can you tell us about the scene in your native country and which genre is currently taking the lead?

In terms of the official Austria, it is unfortunately still like in 1955: classical music and Schlager.

What do your schedules look like in the months ahead?

In terms of the next months, there will be some concerts by Tosca in churches, museums, and an old sex-cinema.

What concerns or predictions do you have for the future of electronic music?

In terms of the future, as long as there is electricity coming out of the plug, there will be electronic music.

Do you have any other exciting news that you would like to share with us?

In terms of exciting news I am looking forward to our concert in New York in September.