Amsterdam-based producer, QuiQui, real name Jeroen Wiggers, has been making his mark in the music industry since 1999. Known for his melodic techno style, his tracks have been spun by the likes of Above & Beyond, Airwave, Secret Cinema, Sultan & Shepard, and Eelke Kleijn. Having released music on a wide variety of labels, including Manual Music, Traum, Univack, and Cinematique, QuiQui continues to evolve his music, pushing boundaries, and exploring diverse styles.
As we celebrate the release of his latest album, we had the chance to sit down with QuiQui to delve into his creative process, his inspirations, and his plans for future projects. In this insightful interview, QuiQui discusses how crafting an album compares to producing singles or EPs, his influences, the reaction from his existing fanbase, personal dreams that shaped the album, and how he plans to continue his musical explorations. His answers provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a versatile producer, who is not afraid to take risks and constantly redefine his sound. Here’s what he had to say…
1 – How does the process of making an album differ from creating singles or EPs? Did you have to adjust your approach?
Yes, it was quite different. So far, I’ve only released EP’s, which is kind of the way to go for the melodic techno style that I’ve mostly been creating. I really wanted to make some different music without boundaries. An album was the perfect format for that purpose. Something that is quite different is the challenge to makes sure that it would become a coherent story.
One of the things I did to ensure a natural flow is to match the track keys harmonically, so that you’re basically moving up or down the Camelot Wheel when you got the next track. In addition, I’ve used soundscapes to ‘glue’ the tracks together. There are no silences between the tracks so that it’s really one listening experience and not made of stand-alone songs. The Mastering Engineer, Raymond van Baal, also helped me with achieving this on the final version. By the way, all field recordings and soundscapes that you’ll hear are self-recorded.
2 – You’ve touched on several different music styles in this album. Are there any particular artists or tracks from these genres that influenced you?
Yes, there are many, too many to name I’d say. Every track also contains samples. Some are definitly easy to spot, others are more difficult. Next month, I’ll be hosting a new edition of Cinematique’s Visions Podcast/Radio show. I’ve used it to give some insights into my inspirations for the album, so I would recommend to check that out.
3 – In light of your exploration of new styles, how do you think your existing fans will respond to this album?
Well, the reactions that I’ve received so far is that it’s something quite different than what I usually release. Which was exactly the idea. Of course I also hope to gain some new fans with it!
4 – With ‘dreaming’ as a major theme, can you tell us about any personal dreams or aspirations that shaped this album?
Indeed, dreams serve as an inspiration throughout the album, reflecting the enigmatic and subconscious realms of our mind. I hesitate to give too much narrative on where my ideas came from, I believe that the listener should be given the freedom to interpret their own meaning into the music.
Also, the album does not really represent a rational story, it’s rather an invitation for introspection where the songs evoke a certain atmosphere that elicits individual responses.
Even though all tracks have a personal significance for me and are implicitly a result from my own experiences, the beauty should lie in their ability to transcend my intentions and to resonate with each person in a unique way. What I will share is that the title from the album comes from a poem from Russian artist Arseni Tarkovski. His work and the movies from his son, director Andrej Tarkovsky, have been an influence. The last track on the album is a poem written by the mother of my friend’s wife (Bia) which is read by her. It’s also about dreams, sleep deprivation and other themes. Have a listen and decide for yourself.
5 – Given the unique sound and style of this album, do you plan to continue exploring these genres in your future works?
Yes absolutely. I’m currently thinking about a project with only ambient tracks, no beats or percussion at all and purely made with synths and soundscapes, so no samples. It will probably become an album again since it’s difficult to find a label that wants to release it in an EP. It will probably take me one or two years again, but there’s no rush. Inspiration comes and goes and you can’t force it.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
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