Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Sir Freak

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

Hard to say, really. There was always music going on in the house when I grew up. Either the radio was playing, or my dad was playing the organ or some other instrument.

How did your passion for creating music begin?

My parents sent me to music school as a kid, where I learned the organ, and occasionally we had to compose a little song ourselves, under supervision from the teacher. It turned out I really liked doing that.

What’s the story behind your current music project?

My last track was a bit of a protest song, protesting how the elite operate with impunity, especially looking at the Epstein files. It’s something I find quite sickening, and I just had to put some of my thoughts in a song. Usually I only make beats and work with other artists for the vocals, but this time I decided to record something myself as well. 

As a challenge for an upcoming YouTube video, I recorded all sounds for that song with just 1 cheap mic.

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?

I’m not sure, I do like to produce a wide range of music, but most of my tracks do probably have that 2000s hiphop sound going on. I mainly make beats for other artists.

What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?

I’m not afraid anymore to completely throw away parts of a song or recordings mid-project if I feel they no longer serve the song well. Sometimes I start out with one idea and end up with something completely different, but a lot better.

What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?

I mostly work in the box using FL Studio, but I always like to have a keyboard with me when I’m producing.

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

It’s a bit all over the place. Lately I’ve been really impressed by some of the funky music by Tom Misch. I also really liked the new song “El Vacío” by Lamb of God, although they are probably not considered indie anymore, and “i. the many names of god” by Erra. I’ve also been bumping some hits by TheyCallHimAP.

I realise some of these are quite a bit different from the music I make myself, but I love a wide range of music. 

How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?

I think I put a part of my emotions in every beat I make. Sometimes that madness or rage and at other times it can be sadness and depression. And if I feel good I might make something a bit more funky. I think the kind of beat I make is often influenced by the mood I’m in.  

What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?

I don’t always try to send a message with my music, as it’s more a way to express myself than influence, but I do hope it inspires people.

 What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?

I do think I’ve become more accepting as time goes on. Sometimes collaborative projects don’t get finished for certain reasons, which is something I always find annoying. But sometimes people are just not in the right headspace to work on a certain song or project anymore, and I guess that’s just part of making music.

What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?

I don’t really perform and at the moment I also don’t really have any ambitions to do so. I just like making music alone or with some other people in a studio.

If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?

If I could name a couple; Vinnie Paz, because I like the message he brings. Ice Cube, I just love his lyrics and his delivery. And Trademarc, for his dope punchlines. 

Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)

https://www.youtube.com/c/SirFreak

https://www.instagram.com/sirfreakmusic

https://www.facebook.com/sirfreakmusic

Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?

I’d like to release some smaller solo projects, and of course I’ll also continue making beats for artists. I hope to make quite a few beats for artists this year.

What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?

Nothing really. I’m not really trying to sell myself or create a certain image. I just really like making music and I hope people can feel the emotion that I try to put in my music, I think that’s the most meaningful thing to discover.