{"id":11307,"date":"2020-02-26T08:41:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T06:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psymedia.co.za\/?p=11307"},"modified":"2024-01-13T06:23:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T04:23:16","slug":"pixel-from-hommega-records-exclusive-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psymedia.co.za\/pixel-from-hommega-records-exclusive-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Pixel from HOMMega Records – Exclusive Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Pixel (aka Eli Biton) is an Israeli psytrance producer who has collaborated alongside the likes of Astrix, Domestic, GMS, Tristan, Freedom Fighters and more. Since his debut album Reality Strikes Back<\/em> in 2004, Pixel has been a regular on the festival circuit. He is known to make appearances in Goa, India during the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was introduced around 1999 – 2000 at the turn of the millennium. I used to live with Domestic back then and parties were magical. After DJing for a bit, I felt the need to make my own tunes, but I lacked a musical background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning to produce was kind of fascinating \u2013 I really had to learn from the ground up. After a year or so of toying around in the studio, I released my first tune Black In Black Out<\/em>, which surprisingly became quite a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With only one track behind my name, I started receiving international gigs. My first international appearance was in May 2001. I was moved by all the feedback I received and decided this is what I want to do with my career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’d love to do another full-length album. However, it’s not easy, as I’m kind of a slow producer. Travelling a lot makes it even harder to sit down in the studio. Nowadays, I guess, a few EPs spread throughout the year makes more sense than a full-length album. We are in a very fast consuming time these days – lots of information flowing in, which leads to a short attention span.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, my sound has changed quite a lot. Firstly, I’ve acquired new skills and experience over the years. Naturally, I’m always looking for the next trick and techniques to include in my productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondly, technology has seriously evolved. The software is stronger, offering better tools for the producer. I’ve also expanded my studio over time, buying some nice hardware units. That’s made a significant impact on my sound production.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHey Eli! To kick things off \u2013 tell me about your earlier years [being introduced to the psychedelic scene], and learning from Domestic. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You have released a few albums. Are full lengths still a viable choice? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How has your sound [and production skills] changed since Reality Strikes Back<\/em> days?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n