Maestracci is a hybrid project crossing electronic music and video. A mixture of the senses inviting to dreams and nostalgia. Nurtured in pop, trained in acousmatic, electro-acoustic and contemporary music, the producer Maestracci draws from his Corsican roots ancestral values such as the sharing and transmission of memory.
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The padded atmospheres intermingle with more synthetic rhythms, Maestracci’s music is the colorful fusion of impressionist melodies with binary pulses sometimes groove, often pop. As if the divisions between musical genres no longer existed. It is for this reason that Maestracci collaborates with artists from all backgrounds. After working with the plastic artist / graphic designer Ferdi on the EP “Restless Illusions” (2019), he composed with the singer Ëda Diaz on the single “Mi carcel” (2020) then with the artist Reine-Claude on the EP “Jeune” (2020) and with the American singer RaeAgwe on the single. Each title is illustrated with a video mixing “home movies” from archives with more graphic elements. Bold and captivating montages that leave room for reflection. Supporting the viewer’s perception without orienting it, Maestracci opens the doors to his universe where everyone creates their own story. After releasing a first single “Heart” he is back with the single “Resin” with a chill vibe and powerful melody, the first one of an upcoming EP on the american label High Vibes Records.
We talk to the musician about the release, the past, present, and future of MAESTRACCI.
WWM – Who are some of your musical influences? When did you know music was your calling and when did you figure out why you needed to pursue music as your career?
Mathieu MAESTRACCI – I have been making music since I was little. I was quickly put in front of a piano. Since then I never stopped doing it, my influences have always continued to multiply. I listen to electronic music, but also jazz, pop. I find beautiful things in all styles. In addition, I’m working as a sound engineer, arranger, and producer in a Parisian recording studio. I meet artists every day. Each meeting is an influence.
WWM – What’s one anecdote that you’d love to share about this release?
Mathieu MAESTRACCI – When I wrote the first ideas of “Palindrome EP”, I started with improvisations on my modular synthesizers. Sonic accidents can sometimes give songs …WWM – What would you like fans to know about the meaning behind the music in this release?
Mathieu MAESTRACCI – I don’t really have a concept behind my EP. But for me I wanted to have 5 titles which are in the same energy. They are all linked but independent. There are several directions of listening. It’s like a palindrome.WWM – What would you like fans to know about the meaning behind the music in this release?
Mathieu MAESTRACCI – I don’t really have a concept behind my EP. But for me I wanted to have 5 titles which are in the same energy. They are all linked but independent. There are several directions of listening. It’s like a palindrome.WWM – Can you describe your current sound? Has your sound changed since you wrote your first song?
Mathieu MAESTRACCI – I find it’s hard to say exactly what kind of music I’m producing. I’m exploring different sonic textures but I think it still sounds like electronica with some chill house vibes.WWM – Is there a mentor who supported you in your career? If not, how did you navigate the industry?
Mathieu MAESTRACCI – Like I said, I work with a lot of artists, I’m lucky that some of them became my friends. We love to share our music before the release and to give each other some advice.WWM – Do you have any upcoming performances you would like fans to know about? Is there anything else you would like to announce for your fans or anything you would like them to know?
Mathieu MAESTRACCI – I’m currently working on a live set to be able to play for September. I’m finishing several titles that I would like to release within two months. I have titles that will also be released for a project we did with a singer and a graphic designer. It’s a kind of alternative and experimental electronic songs, it’s a very interesting collaboration. And to finish I’m producing a part of the album of an excellent Venezuelan singer. Tons of very exciting things are happening!Follow Maestracci: Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Bandcamp | Soundcloud
