Curious Carl
To get the ball rolling on what will become a regular feature on the We Love… blog. Man of many monikers, Carl Craig takes time out of his busy schedule to answer 11 pertinent questions posed by our interrogator in chief. If you have the time (and money) check out his newly released box set, The Legendary Adventures Of A Filter King. Including Planet E’s first release titled “Four Jazz Funk Classics,” which Carl Craig recorded under the pseudonym 69. This album set the standard for what was to follow in Planet E’s history. In addition, it set the stage for listeners to prepare themselves for the unique and undeniable sound the label would become synonymous with, a sort of “futuristic funk” that remains true to its techno roots, while redefining the genre as a whole.
Q. Is there one book that you have read that has been life-changing for you?
A. Dirty Havana Trilogy. Lots of sex and alcohol!
Q. Did your parents encourage you to work in music?
A. No. They wanted me to work at the post office. Now my dad is very supportive. He works for me.
Q. How did you begin to work professionally in music?
A. I met Derrick May in 1988 with a demo. Actually a bunch of demos over a bunch of time. If I’ve learned one thing, persistence pays!
Q. How do you apply your past experiences to what you do today?
A. N/A
Q. Where is your current studio and what is it like?
A. In Detroit. I have mostly analog keyboards, a mixing desk and lots of vibe. Actually the vibe is more like a science lab!
Q. How much have you had to consider marketing issues since embarking on your career and how has that affected your creativity?
A. I’ve gone through all of the marketing ideas for a small label and since I’m no specialist I just release music and let the people enjoy.
Q. How would you describe your work?
A. Heavy
Q. Who were your teachers?
A. Time and experience.
Q. Your home is burgled but fortunately the culprits are caught and your possessions returned to you. What would you deem a suitable punishment for the burglars?
A. Slavery.
Q. You have to make one species of animal extinct. Excluding insects, which species would you make extinct?
A. Possums. They’re ugly fuckers.
Q. If you could spend one week in any period of history, which period would you choose?
A. I would go to the time of Casanova and would be his rival.
Tags: Carl Craig, Derrick May, Detroit, Interview, Planet E, Possums, Techno
Nice work… Carl is the DON!!!
The questions asked in this interview was a waste of time for us readers.
Hi, just read this post, very informative. Cheers.