INTERVIEW DAVID MAEL BY AZAD KARIMI

1-      Please present yourself: (Name, education, Civil status and...)

My name 's David Maël, l’m 49 years old. l’m French and I'm a self-taught composer, I have been living in France for a few years. I was born IN Bassin d’Arcachon and now I live in the Landes. 

2-What is your artistic specialize?

I compose electronic music and orchestral music.

3- When and how did you become interested in this field of art?

When l was very young, I was passionate  about all types of music.  In 2014, I really realized that music was taking an important place in my life.

4- Who was your motivator?

Discovering the music  of Ennio Morricone in "Once Upon a Time in the West"  was my very first experience. It was wonderful !

5- What was your parent’s reaction?

(Laughters !!!)… They were very surprised when my first album “West” was  released !!! I think they are happy and proud of me !

6- When did you start such as a professional artist/musician?

In 2014, I composed my first album of inspirational music. Then, I decided to be a professional composer. This album will be released in the future.

7- Are you thankful and happy because of your activities as an Orchestral Cinema musician?

Playing music every day makes me so happy ! l’m very grateful to have fulfilled my dreams.

8-What is role of music in Cinema? Why has some cinematic music, such as Love Story and Godfather, been immortalized?

I think music is inseparable from cinema. Music has been at the forefront since the early days of mute movies. Music plays a big role in the emotion that the images convey. It is always difficult to explain why a music remains engraved  in our heart forever. I like the idea that there isn't always an explanation. 

9- What is music culture? What is music logic?

To me, music represents the movement of life, it’s impossible for me to explain a musical logically, perhaps because  l’m self-taught... ! I let my emotions and my inspirations of the moment speak !

10- Why do some songs become immortal?

(Smile)… If I knew it, I would have pierced the mystery of life !!!

11- How you see the Music, Orchestration, art and culture in your perspective? I mean your prediction for the future of music!

Today, the world of music is changing, even more with the covid-19 pandemic. I think music will become more and more dematerialized through the web. Apart from that, I find it impossible to make a long-term prediction.

12- Can you become one part of the cultural movement for motivation in youth or new generation in your country and so than?

Yes, I think so. I like to discuss and share with them, passing down is important, as our elders did to us.

13- How can you help our world become a better place to live?

I try  to reach the soul through every music I compose. I hope I can bring a little sweetness to this world for the future. I wish a future with a great openness of heart, so that each and everyone can live in peace and harmony.

14- Have you more word to say or suggest for our readers?

Thank you very much for supporting me every day. I encourage you to live your dreams even if at times the journey is difficult. Listen to your heart !

Azad Karimi "Independent-Freelance journalist & Author"