Formula Indie Sessions interview with Joyfulpix
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
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Oh damn.. I can’t really remember the earliest one, but I do remember one of the brightest… and also an early one. It was from my childhood, when my dad used to pick me up from school by car, and on the way home we would listen to all kinds of music. I remember how he introduced me to the band Nirvana and played me their biggest hit (we all know that song, so there’s no need to name it). I really liked it and I still do. It’s a warm memory. For me back then, it was something completely different. Something very new. Their music felt like a spark. Little me just couldn’t stop nodding my head to the beat.
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How did your passion for creating music begin?
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I love all kinds of music and I listen to a lot of different stuff, but when you’re a musician, at some point you start to realize that there are things you would have done differently. Maybe you’d add another guitar part somewhere, or make a different mix, or write different lyrics, and so on. When I realized that I could create something that no one else could replicate or do in the same way, it really inspired me. Being able to express yourself and have your own touch and style, it’s awesome, you know? I just enjoy that. It’s like having different fingerprints. Everything is unique, and to me, that’s really fascinating.
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What’s the story behind your current music project?
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I think I just want to be myself and now I can finally allow myself to do that. To reach the stage where you can write good music, you have to work hard, learn, and memorize a lot. Yeah, I know there are geniuses who make great albums as kids, but I’m clearly not one of them. And that’s totally fine. It’s a process. I’m saying this because before my project Joyfulpix, I spent time learning to replicate other people’s sounds and melodies, experimenting, adding something of my own. You know, you can’t learn to draw until you’ve learned to copy. Music works in a similar way. At some point, I realized I was ready to move forward. Now I believe our project has its own character and unique visual style. That means a lot to me. I’m proud of the path I’ve taken, but I also know there’s still a long way ahead…
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How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music
before?
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I have these lines from our song “Bohemian Life”:
“My sound tastes bittersweet
I find it quite elite”
I think “bittersweet” is the word. A very fitting word.
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What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
Answer:
You don’t need expensive equipment to make great music. I know some beginner musicians save up for pricey gear because they want to make good recordings. Guys, just release your music. Don’t keep your songs on your computer for 5–10 years. Otherwise, you won’t learn anything. You have to be consistent, use every opportunity, and gain experience. Creativity and skillful hands are much more important than expensive stuff. That’s what really matters. I’m sure you know plenty of artists who made legendary albums under very limited conditions. That’s because those people were creative and had real passion for what they do.
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What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
Answer:
My guitar, an audio interface, and a PC or laptop. That’s all I need to make at least the simplest song.
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Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
Answer:
Low Roar – Field of Dreams.
Love the band. It’s a shame he’s no longer with us. I was really devastated when I found out about Ryan’s passing. His music is beautiful. He was a truly unique artist.
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How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
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Well, I’m not very good at expressing my emotions with words. I need time to process and figure things out. That’s why expressing myself through creativity is the most natural and comfortable way for me… and it’s something that truly brings me joy.
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What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
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I guess I’d like my listeners to pay more attention to my lyrics and visuals. There’s a lot of abstraction in my work, but at the same time, there are always elements that are there for a reason.
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What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
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Love is everything.
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What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Answer:
Honestly, I’ve never performed with a band. I’m not sure whether I’d like it or not, but anyway, we’re still too small for live shows. If something changes in the future, I might at least give it a try. Overall, I’m not against the idea.
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If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
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Hmm, among those who are no longer with us, I’d love to work with Elliott Smith. He’s my favorite artist. A genius. His music means a lot to me. Among those who are active now, I’d maybe like to do a collab with Bladee, Joji, Yung Lean, or Mac DeMarco.
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Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
Answer:
https://www.instagram.com/joyfulpix_
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Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical
journey?
Answer:
It’s not necessarily my dream, but I’d like our music to reach the people who would genuinely enjoy it in the near future. Unfortunately, I don’t have much time for promo, writing and creating music already takes a lot of energy. So I hope that at some point the algorithms will help a little. And if not, that’s okay too.
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What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
Answer:
I guess nothing specific. If you like my music – that’s cool. If you don’t – that’s cool too.
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