Interview with Dark Vector

Transforming emotions through electronic music in Spanish

Dark Vector, one of the most prominent names in the electronic music scene, has been revolutionizing the genre with his distinctive style and commitment to authenticity. Originally from Catalonia, this electronic music producer Electro has found in his creations a powerful means to express emotions and connect with his audience. With a career marked by sound exploration and the incorporation of Spanish voices, Dark Vector has shown that music transcends linguistic and cultural barriers.

Herein interview Exclusive, Dark Vektor shares his vision on the emotional impact of music, the importance of frequencies and tones in his compositions, and his decision to integrate Spanish voices into their productionsHe also reveals his future projects and how he keeps up with current trends in electronic music. Join us on this sonic journey and discover how Dark Vektor is transforming the music scene with his unrivaled passion and creativity.

1. Do you think music can act as a tool to induce specific moods, such as relaxation, motivation or euphoria? Do you think music can have a significant impact on the emotional and mental well-being of people in contemporary society?

Absolutely. In fact, music is one of the best ways to achieve a good mood. When you are nervous, you put on relaxing music and you relax. With repetitive music you can enter altered states of consciousness, etc. Music is vibration and makes us vibrate, whether for good or bad. It is known that the Nazi Germans changed the musical tuning of 432 Hz to 440 Hz (LA), and the most conspiratorial say that this is because music at 432 Hz created a very different emotional alteration and auditory perception, with only those 8 Hz difference.

2. Have you ever experienced the feeling that certain musical frequencies have a particularly powerful effect on yourself or your audience? Have you consciously explored the use of specific frequencies in your music to influence the mental and emotional state of those who listen to it?

In relation to the low frequenciesYes, I have experienced several things in my body such as states of alert, goosebumps, etc. With high and medium frequencies sometimes I have had a headache. I have to say that with the low frequencies, my downstairs neighbor's ceiling once fell in. (it was an old house with reed roofs), but the roof fell in. I acted like I was crazy, but it was because of the bass. I have to say that my neighbor was deaf and didn't notice the noise, hehe. No, I haven't explored frequencies in my music to create mental states. I try to create mental states and feelings with the musical ensemble of the entire song., with which it transmits the song and not with the use of specific frequencies.

3. How do you approach the selection of frequencies and tones in your music to create the desired atmosphere in your compositions? Do you believe in the importance and influence, at the level of auditory experience and emotional narrative, of the specific use of mid, high and low frequencies?

The importance and influence of the specific use of mid, high and low frequencies is very great, especially when mixing.. Frequencies must always be separated so that there are no overlaps, just like the position of the sounds in the stereo spectrum. This is essential when mixing a song well, because If two sounds are at the same frequency, they create balls and dirty the mixture., and we don't want any messy mixes. The more separated, the better.

It is known that when mixing, for example, hi-hats, a filter is used to eliminate all the frequencies that do not interest us, the low and midrange frequencies. Thus, in all instruments, these frequencies and their harmonics, although sometimes we do not hear them, are there and make the amplifier have to work harder. In this way, By putting filters, we have more space for other frequencies and we can have cleaner mixes, clean and with more volume.

4. Both in your productions and in the scene in general, you promote and encourage the incorporation of Spanish voices. What is your approach when incorporating Spanish voices in your creations? What inspires you to work with voices in this language? What is your opinion on the importance of promoting and spreading electronic music with Spanish voices on the international scene?

Well, I started producing by putting voices in English until I did my first live set. That's when I realized I was screwing up, because I thought: What the hell am I doing speaking English if I'm Catalan? For two reasons: first, my English is very shabby and second, I express my emotions and feelings and thoughts in Catalan or Spanish. So, what am I doing singing in English? I was making my life complicated for myself, and that's when I decided to write the lyrics in Spanish or Catalan, although sometimes I also do them in English, depending on the message. I think that has been a positive point for me, since the people here like it and understand it, and the foreigners see it as something different and exotic, and they like it too.

I always tell my friends to try to do it in Spanish and I think it's good advice., since they are already starting to do it and it works well for them. In addition, this way we can express ourselves better and believe what we are saying. If we believe it, we transmit it to the public.

5. How do you select the lyrics and messages that accompany your tracks? Do you think there are differences in the way Spanish vocals are integrated into electronic music compared to other languages?

That depends on each song. There are songs where I have a predetermined idea about the lyrics and how they should sound, and in others, the lyrics just come out based on the music. I think doing it in Spanish is more difficult than in English, since in English it is more rhythmic, there are fewer syllables and you can better fit the messages. I'll give you a basic example: saying "HANDS UP" is not the same as saying "RAISE YOUR HANDS" (There are more syllables in Spanish.) It's more rhythmic in English, but once you start, you get used to it and find a way to say things that fit the music. I don't find it difficult anymore.

6. What role do you think Spanish vocals play in the identity and emotional connection of your music with your audience? How do you think the inclusion of Spanish vocals in your music contributes to cultural and linguistic diversity in electronic music?

Well, Well, I have never thought that it could influence cultural and linguistic diversity, but since you mention it, maybe it does., because the public, especially foreigners, are already getting used to listening to electro in Spanish and they don't find it strange anymore, on the contrary. Since many foreigners like Spanish, they learn something and get something from the songs, and they like that. The lyrics in Spanish are already a sign of identity of my music and, therefore, there is a lot of connection with the people who listen to it and understand it. That's logical and more artists are starting to do the same and it works for them. I invite others to try it too.

7. What is your vision for the future of electronic music with Spanish vocals and its place in the global scene?

Well, I see a lot of future for it. There are more and more of us doing it. For example, we can talk about Robert Cosmic or The Bandit, who are making big hits. (well, they've always done it), but now with lyrics in Spanish and they're killing it. In other words, that works and if it works, go for it!

8. What projects do you have currently underway or planned for the future? Are you working on any new albums or EPs? Are there any new approaches or experiments you are looking forward to exploring in your upcoming work?

Oh, I have many, too many. It's the first time in my life that I have a list of things to do. I have to plan my hours because I can't cope with so many things to do and so little time: several 12” EPs, several remixes, several VVA tracks, collaborations, etc.I am fully engaged, stressed but very happy because that means things are going well.

9. How do you keep up to date with current trends and developments in electronic music and how do you think this will influence your future projects?

Well, I keep up to date by having many DJ friends who play great music and I feed off of them.They influence me. I'm also not up to date with a lot of the things that younger people listen to, since I'm starting to be a boomer and there are a lot of things that I don't like or buy. I think there are some very good things, but also a lot of junk that young people buy (and I think that's great), but that I, because of my background, don't even pay attention to anymore. Good music will always be good music, but that being said, bad music will always be shitty music, hehe.

10. Finally, and apart from the electronic scene, what other genres/styles do you like to listen to? Could you name any groups, singers and songs that inspire you outside of electronic music?

I listen to all kinds of music. In fact, I listen to more non-electronic music than electronic music. My Spotify playlists have everything (except reggaeton, I can't even spell it properly). I like it a lot. The Weeknd (when he does the 80s thing), Vangelis, Dorian, Metallica, Wim Mertens, until the Andean music. I like all music, as I said before, music is vibration and it is wonderful. Music is my life.