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MUSICIANS AND THEIR INTRUMENTS

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VIOLIN EVOLVED

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VINTAGE GEAR

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THE RUNDOWN

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MUSICIANS AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS Like any relationship, the bond between artist and instrument grows over time. Early on, the instru­ ment is a foreign object to be negotiated with.

Eventually, it becomes an extension of the artist’s body and spirit.

Of the hundreds of artists we talked with, many identified this evolution as a turning point in their own self identity. Their command of the instrument meant less thinking about the physical aspects of playing, and greater emphasis on their personal musical vision. Only then, in their own mind, did they become artists.

In this issue, we discuss the vital relationship bet­ ween musicians and their instruments with Mari, classical violinist; Vimes, an electronic pop band featuring keyboards plus traditional instru­ ments; and Wild Leaves, a psych-folk band with electric guitars, bass and percussion.

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ELECTRO SOUNDSCAPE VIMES Julian Stetter of electronic/pop duo VIMES is com­ posing, playing and laying down tracks all at once. “This is my studio,” he says, hovering over his Korg Triton, on a coffee table at his Cologne studio.

Julian loves the Triton. “If I come up with an idea, I lay it down instantly. We have endless pos­ sibilities — for composing, playing live, and add­ ing traditional instruments like guitars and drums, which gives VIMES a sweet, distinctive sound. It’s an exciting time to be a musician, a producer, a performer. We’re tearing down some walls.”

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