MOULLINEX(Interview)

He is the rising star of nu disco scene with his debut album “Flora” which has been released end of the October on Gomma Records and for us, it is one of the greatest nu disco albums of 2012. Certainly we are talking about Lisbon/Munich based Dj/Producer Luis Clara Gomes a.k.a. Moullinex.

Moullinex who has made many remixes for such musicians and bands as Cut Copy, Sebastian Tellier, Voltaire Twins, Kamp!, Drop Out Orchestra and many more in his discography and produced one of the best nu disco tracks of 2012 “Darkest Night” to us; finally released a remix of Russian duo Sohight & Cheevy and “Flora Club Versions” on November on Gomma Records.

As Bim De La Disco, we have spoken with the shining star of disco scene via internet before his upcoming show on this Friday(28/12) at the unique club 1888 İzmir to discuss his debut album “Flora” his label “Discotexas” and lots of other stuff.

Remember 2010; the amazing previous show of Moullinex at 1888 and now he is coming again with his tropic vibes; don’t miss him!

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O; Ekim ayının sonunda Gomma Records etikietiyle yayımlanan ilk albümü “Flora” ile bizim için nu disco sahnesinin yükselen yıldızı ve kanımızca “Flora” 2012 yılının nu disco tarzında en iyi albümlerinden biri. Şüphesiz Lizbon/Münih menşeli Dj/Prodüktör Luis Clara Gomes’ ten yani bilinen adıyla Moullinex’ ten bahsediyoruz.

Remixlediği müzisyen ve gruplar arasında Cut Copy, Sebastian Tellier, Voltaire Twins, Kamp!, Drop Out Orchestra ve bunun gibi birçok isim bulunan ve 2012 yılının kanımızca en iyi nu disco şarkılarından birini “Darkest Night” yapan Moullinex; son olarak Rus Sohight & Cheevy ikilisini remixleyip Kasım ayında da “Flora Club Versions”’ ı yayımladı.Bim De La Disco olarak, disco sahnesinin parlayan yıldızıyla bu Cuma(28/12) İzmir’ in eşsiz kulübü 1888’ de gerçekleşecek olan performansı öncesi ilk albümü “Flora”, plak şirketi “Discotexas” ve birçok konu hakkında internet aracılığıyla konuştuk.

2010 yılını hatırlayın; Moullinex’ in 1888’ deki inanılmaz performansını ve şimdi Moullinex tropik titresimleriyle tekrar geliyor, sakın kaçırmayın!

1- Your debut album “Flora” just released on Gomma Records, I wonder how long it takes to create a superb album “Flora” which combines the past and the future and also manages to be contemporary at the same time?

Thanks for the compliment! It took me around 2-3 years (not working fully on it but quite a lot of back and forth to start with around 30 tracks and finish with 14...)

2- Flora includes retro vibes, 80s disco sounds, soulful funky melodies, many great vocalists like Iwona, Da Chick, Peaches and feels like hopeful sunny afternoons, and it’s the formula of being happy when you are disappointed about daily life, politics and anything..  How do you describe your album and what’s your  favorite track of the album?

 That's a good description there ! I see it as a natural response to what I was exposed to in music and in my life, something that grew organically, without a solid concept but with "natural" evolution... These are songs, there is no big conceptual background to them but I hope they share affinities between themselves... My favorite has to be the title track Flora, as I see it as a combination of everything my music is.

3- You worked with Peaches on Casablanca Reworks covering of Michael  Sembello’ s synthpop classic “Maniac” and the song was played by many mainstream radio stations here; how does it feel working with Peaches?

Awesome, she's a legend and it was a real pleasure to work with someone like her: surprisingly simple and super talented at the same time.

4- “Take My Pain Away” is one of the strongest tracks and first single of the album; and it has four remixers Gigamesh, Rory Phillips, Dj Steef and Strip Steve. To be honest which remix version do you prefer and will there be more official remixes about the album?

I can't pick a favorite! Gigamesh's is more song-oriented, Rory's is simplifying something complex which is an achievment, Strip Steve's and DJ Steef's are classic and classy, I really like them all. There will be more singles - Flora Club Versions are just out and the next single is Darkest Night. 

5- It seems that you are the shining star of disco scene with your debut album Flora right now and your label DiscoTexas is the pioneer of the scene including artists like with your work partner Bruno Cardoso a.k.a. Xinobi, Social Disco Club, Philosophy of Sound, Justin Faust, Kamp!, Mirror People and one of my favorite producers  Zimmer; what is your next level musically? What do you think about scene in Lisbon and in generally?

Hopefully the whole label can grow from this - I think all of our artists' music is very honest and we're all hard working - everywhere I play there are people that are paying attention to what we do and that's really rewarding. Lisbon is difficult at the moment as we're living a political crisis, most kids our age are unemployed or under-employed, so they're not going out as much, but on the other hand they are creating more, so it's a double-edged sword for music.

6- Where do you feel at home, Lisbon or Munich; and what is your favorite club Sporting, Benfica or Bayern, 1860? How do you spent your time one day in casual life?

Benfica + 1860. They're the people's clubs, man! But I don't really follow football (HERETIC!). I'm more at home in Lisbon but I love to get out of it every now and then! I leave in a pretty old school neighborhood - you can see the river, go to a few gardens and it's full of old ladies, bakeries, barbershops.. it's not fashionable at all so no designer stores or "creative cafes" - and I'm glad it stays like this!

7- Do you remember when and how you decided to make music and what are your biggest influences?

I didn't really decide at a specific point... I've always been surrounded by music while growing up. Definitely messing with the computer, cassette recorders and an acoustic guitar is how i started. Going to shows like Air, Goldfrapp, LCD Soundsystem made me think "this is what I wanna do". 

8- Which 5 tracks are the favorites for you right now and tell us your favorite producers?

So many! All time favorites are Nile Rodgers + Bernard Edwards.. Quincy Jones. Of today I admire Aeroplane. Maceo Plex, Julio Bashmore. Xinobi. Siriusmo. So many...

9- While had last contacted, you had just released a remix of electro funk producer Sohigt and singer Cheevy' s Travel Anthem, firstly congratulations it is a nice disco funk track including tropic drums and vocals sound more distortion and deeper.. Now you are touring Australia. How was the crowd, how do you compare it with Europe? Where are your favorite places to play?

The crowd is great in Aussie! They love things with strong melody and harmony which is where I feel most at home... But there's this crowd everywhere else, just not in the same quantity!

10- What’ s your favorite drink and  what is the meaning of pineapple for you?

My favorite drink is actually a fruit juice, Açaí from Brazil. But it's like a full meal!! 

11- Two years ago, your previous gig in 1888 İzmir was one of the best dancing nights for us and you’ll visit us again to burn the dancefloor… Do you remember that previous night and now what should we expect from the next gig. Please also recommend us what we should drink together with your sound wave?

Yes, it was a beautiful night. The 1888 people treated me very, very well and I can't wait to return. Izmir is a lovely city. For the coming show you can expect good music, music you can dance to. Drink a couple of vodkas and bring dancing shoes!!