Interview with ILUITEQ, the Italian ambient duo // conversations on collaboration, what shapes our expressions, maximizing creativity, and more [episode 019 • Sept 13, 2023]

Ambient Discourses // conversations with musicians and composers

Episode 019 / September 13, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we dive in deep with the dynamic Italian ambient duo that is ILUITEQ. My conversation with Sergio and Andrea took us through numerous topics of interest including the challenges of collaboration, what shapes us and our expressions, maximizing our creative output, and more. You can also hear ILUITEQ featured on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION episode 3.45. Find more information about this episode at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/45/.

Resources & Related Links: Cormac McCarthy (author) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormac_McCarthy “The Road” (book) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road

[0:02:05] Origin story [0:08:46] Traversing The Road [0:11:13] The n5md connection [0:14:34] “The Passage” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections from the Road” [0:19:34] Collaboration challenges [0:25:40] Melodic ambient [0:32:00] Other sources of inspiration [0:36:42] “In Danger” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections from the Road” [0:42:13] What shapes us [0:46:28] The creativity continuum [0:53:23] Limits and parameters for maximum creativity [0:59:08] “Before and After” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections Revisited” [1:04:34] Musical influences [1:10:26] Timelessness and electronic music [1:15:11] “Long Way, New Home (Miktek remix)” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections Revisited” [1:21:55] Instrumental lessons learned [1:27:22] Advice for aspiring artists

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