The classically trained composer Carsten Schnell surprised the critics with his debut album "Adjust" in 1992 with his unusual sound sculptures. Today he is considered one of the first artists at BSC Music. He had his own signature from the start and was compared to Jean-Michel Jarre and Vangelis. On the albums Acoustic Delusion and U!, Schnell expanded his approach beyond the confines of the electronic genre. With "Moments In The Past" he finally combined his symphonic roots with modern electronic music. He then retired from music and only wrote minor commissions for theater and entertainment, but has been deeply involved with the blues since its inception. Over the years, the idea of combining electronic sounds with blues themes came up.
By Kamil Bobin
Discovered via Musosoup
Kamil) Hey Carsten Schnell, super nice to have the chance to chat with you. What first got you into music?
Honestly I don't know. I've always made music. Even as a small child.
What jobs have you done other than being an artist?
I have done many jobs to earn money. At the moment I work part-time as an IT security specialist.
Your latest song is 'Another Day Another Dollar'. Can you tell us more about the making of it and if there were any unusual things happening during the process?
I had the opportunity to buy a new build Lucille from BB King. I've always wanted to try this guitar. The idea and first takes for this title were already finished. And so I was able to finish this piece relatively quickly. Unusual things didn't happen.
What do you dislike about the art world?
Greed, arrogance, scam.
Describe a real-life situation that inspired you?
The homeless on the street. Sometimes I think about why these poor people got into this situation.
What accomplishments do you see yourself achieving in the next five to 10 years?
Hopefully I can help bring some more attention to the blues and instrumental music and maybe a chart entry. Every musician's dream.
What’s your scariest experience?
The night after I illegally watched the movie Dracula with Christopher Lee. I was nine years old.
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
Why usually? I make the music I feel like at the moment.
Have you ever taught or mentored another musician?
Yes I have, but I find that all of life is learning. Every collaboration is teaching and learning.
Is the artistic life lonely? What do you do to counteract it?
Sometimes yes. But I balance it out by riding a motorbike or playing billiards. I always do that with friends.
Greets Carsten