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Visual by The Hoo
Heineken Music presents Impulse: A Junk Music Project returns this month with its cutting edge sound and visual spectacular. Held quarterly, Impulse is a night that brings together some of the best audio and visual heroes in Malaysia and around the region for a collaborative experience that is both stimulating and exciting. We speak to two performers at Impulse: Melina William, one half of ambient electronic act M (with partner Michelle), and visual impresario The Hoo in anticipation of the gig.
THE HOO
What led you to become a visual artist?
When I saw the Underworld concert on DVD.
What are your three favourite music videos?
Chris Clark - ‘GobCoitus’ (directed by Lynn Fox), Justice - ‘Dance’, Szamar Madar - ‘Venetian Snares’.
Who is your muse?
Underworld.
What keeps you awake at night?
National Geographic and Discovery channel.
What can audiences expect from you at Impulse?
A simple yet intense performance.
M
How did M come about?
Michelle and I met in college and have played music together ever since. Both of us have different tastes in music and perform independently with other bands [Melina in Tempered Mental, Michelle in Mi’liz]; however, we have a mutual passion for electronic music and have always wanted to fuse our musical ideas, so M became a platform to experiment and perform our previously unheard electronic music.
What three "M"s can you not live without?
Music, money and mashed potatoes.
Who is your muse?
There are a lot! I couldn't possibly name one. If I had to choose, the top five would be Morcheeba, Sia, Imogen Heap, Zero 7 and Emiliana Torrini. Melina loves Bjork.
What keeps you awake at night?
The urge to write music keeps me awake occasionally. Sometimes I jump out of bed in the middle of the night because a melody pops into my head.
What can audiences expect from you at Impulse?
Audiences can expect an insight into our musical minds portraying a unique, inspirational and refreshing performance to satisfy their musical appetite. So sit back, drink, relax and enjoy our original sound.
Words April Photo The Hoo
Come join us as we fuse sight and sound at Heineken Music presents Impulse: A Junk Music Project at Heritage Mansion on 22 August. Admission is FREE! Click here for more.
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