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Interview with Matteo Marchisano-Adamo
February 16, 2011
Matteo Marchisano-Adamo is a composer and motion picture editor. For information about his work, visit www.matteomarchisanoadamo.com.
Tibbetts: How long have you composed, and what made you decide to become a composer?
Marchisano-Adamo: As a child I improvised a lot on the piano--it took up most of my time while at the instrument. These were my first attempts at composition. So, since I was about 10 years old, to answer the question. Later it became more formal. While in Budapest, Hungary studying music, I had the opportunity to meet Kurtag and become familiar with his music, as well as other contemporary Hungarian composers. The biggest inspiration to become a composer, though, was the music and ideas of John Cage. I do not think there was any one thing that made me decide to become a composer. It was simply something I did.
Tibbetts: What inspires you?
Marchisano-Adamo: Kind people, open-minded people, artwork that takes chances. New ideas. Thinking differently to solve new problems--or old problems. My wife. Budapest, HU.
Tibbetts: Of all you have done, what do you consider your best work, and why?
Marchisano-Adamo: I cannot say. I do not think it is for me to say, even. If I were able to say (regarding the work I've done) I'd stop creating. So, logically the music I have not composed yet is my best work. Hopefully it will always be.
Tibbetts: What is your 'typical day' like?
Marchisano-Adamo: I get up around 6:30AM, have coffee while reading the news. This is usually interrupted by the urge to create something--whether it is music or film related. Around 9AM I hike Runyon Canyon in Hollywood. At about 10AM I am back in my studio where I continue to work. If I'm working on a film at the time (I'm also I film editor), I usually do not have the time to hike so I get up and start editing after my coffee and glimpse of the news.
Tibbetts: Do you have any words of wisdom to offer to aspiring composers and musicians?
Marchisano-Adamo: Listen to everything. Learn to listen deeply and find the beautiful in all sounds. Eat healthily, sleep well, and travel a lot to meet new people, to be exposed to new ideas, and new sounds. Learn another language.
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