“I was bored to death and thinking more about the minibar and the after-show party than the performance.” ThinkingShowsPartyPerformancesBoredBored To Death Author:Volker Bertelmann
“I can't say that electronic gear is restrictive. I think it is a challenge to play with electronic gear, and I regularly [perform] concerts with guys who are processing sound.” ThinkingI CanPlayGuySoundChallengesConcertsGearsProcessing Author:Volker Bertelmann
“The opportunity to use a computer is great when it is used as one component, or when someone is working on his or her own sounds and approaches. I think it actually has the same restrictions as using the piano or any other instrument in [a traditional] way.” ThinkingWayUseUsedOpportunitySoundComputerApproachInstrumentsTraditionalPianoComponentsRestriction Author:Volker Bertelmann
“Even films without music are inspiring, as I think a good story is full of changes, different paces, and ideas.” ThinkingIdeasDifferentStoriesFilmPaceGood StoryWithout Music Author:Volker Bertelmann
“I think there is a big question in how much music a film needs - a lot of films are overloaded for my taste, so that the story can't carry its own weight.” ThinkingNeedsStoriesBigsFilmTasteWeightBig QuestionsOverloaded Author:Volker Bertelmann
“I think for me, fusion is a word that describes a positive, collaborative combination of different styles. Every kind of new music was created by a fusion of different styles because to move on and find something new you have to allow all the influences within yourself a voice.” ThinkingKindDifferentMovingInfluenceStyleSomething New Author:Volker Bertelmann