Federico Agreda (Zardonic): Russia - horosho!
05.01.2015 16:19
Zardonic - representative of most electronic than rock scene. But good music should be a lot more so that our interlocutor is known for his musical projects in such genres as drum and bass, dark ambient, black metal and minimal techno. In addition , Federico - a big fan tyazhmeta and simply charming dude. So we contacted him via e-mail and talked about Her Majesty - the music.
- My fascination with synthetic and electronic music is because the possibilities are endless. The fact that you can create completely new sounds that you can't hear in nature out of the blue is amazing to me. I do like to synthesize certain instruments that are known to the human ear though, such as acoustic drums and guitars, but I also like to keep that in balance with that synthetic edge you can hear in my music. The mesmerizing aspect of electronic music is also something I've always liked. That feeling of "trance" you get particularly from Electronic Dance Music.
Zardonic - representative of most electronic than rock scene. But good music should be a lot more so that our interlocutor is known for his musical projects in such genres as drum and bass, dark ambient, black metal and minimal techno. In addition , Federico - a big fan tyazhmeta and simply charming dude. So we contacted him via e-mail and talked about Her Majesty - the music.
- How did Zardonic happen? How did you come up with this image, this mask?
- The mask is based on a logo which is based on my face. It just happened. And created a lot of buzz too. I've been doing this for 10 years but only 3 years with the mask, and ever since I put that mask on, everybody started booking me. So I guess there is some fascination to that gimmick aspect of the project.
- As I understand it, you love heavy music. This can be seen in social networks, where you post pictures of Chuck Schuldiner and Dimebag Darrell. Tell me how you fell in love with this music? Who was your idol?
- I don't like using the word idol because I don't really worship anyone, but rather use the word "role model". I can name you many, 
including of course Chuck Schuldiner from legendary band Death and Dimebag Darrell from Pantera. Those two bands absolutely shaped my sound. I can also name Devin Townsend from Strapping Young Lad, Ihsahn from Emperor, Richard D. James aka Aphex Twin, Damian Higgins aka DJ Dieselboy, Björk, you know, people who pushed the boundaries and did something new, exciting and different from the rest. People who made history in the music industry.
including of course Chuck Schuldiner from legendary band Death and Dimebag Darrell from Pantera. Those two bands absolutely shaped my sound. I can also name Devin Townsend from Strapping Young Lad, Ihsahn from Emperor, Richard D. James aka Aphex Twin, Damian Higgins aka DJ Dieselboy, Björk, you know, people who pushed the boundaries and did something new, exciting and different from the rest. People who made history in the music industry.
- Would you like to learn to play an instrument such as the guitar and create a metal band?
- That's an idea I've entertained for sure but I don't see it happening for a while. I do know how to play guitar but I don't think it's for me. If anything, I would probably have people playing guitars for me and I'd be the frontman doing vocals. Or maybe I'll just stick to Zardonic being a DJ project. I like being a DJ. It gives me full freedom, full control and full attention from the crowd. I like that.
- How did you start DJing? And why this interest in "synthetic" music?
- My fascination with synthetic and electronic music is because the possibilities are endless. The fact that you can create completely new sounds that you can't hear in nature out of the blue is amazing to me. I do like to synthesize certain instruments that are known to the human ear though, such as acoustic drums and guitars, but I also like to keep that in balance with that synthetic edge you can hear in my music. The mesmerizing aspect of electronic music is also something I've always liked. That feeling of "trance" you get particularly from Electronic Dance Music.
- How do you manage to mix, for example, drum & bass and black metal?
- To be fair I haven't done a lot of black metal remixes for a while. But I guess I just did it. It's not too complicated. You just do it. Will it piss off a lot of purists? Sure. But I find joy in that. I get away with doing whatever the fuck I want. And that's what Zardonic is about.
- Do you follow new releases in heavy music and everything behind the scenes?
- I try when I can. Sometimes I'm just too busy for it though, and it's a shame because as a DJ I need to hear new music. So I do have my time to do it but I wish I had more time. When music becomes your job, you never really leave the studio.
-What in your understanding means "respect for the music"?
- It means no matter what you listen to or somebody else listens to, you should respect that because it's there for a reason. I am
entitled to like or dislike certain things for sure, but every single artist out there is trying their best and no matter if you like it or not, you have to give them a chance. This includes anything from the heaviest DJ you can think of to Justin Bieber. I don't hate artists. Each to their own. On the other hand, I also believe that respect for the music means allowing everyone to hear everything and make up their minds. I think it is very disrespectful when you go to a huge Electronic Music festival and all you hear is Dubstep and Trap. I have nothing against it. I think some tracks by TNGHT and I Am Legion are fucking cool. But it just sucks when you go to a main stage and 20 out of 20 DJs are playing THE SAME style of music. It makes no sense to me and it's disrespectful to the crowd. So if you ask me, the perfect festival would be something where you would have everything from Tiesto to Angerfist. Promoters need to stop being pussies saying that "heavy music scares people out of the dancefloor", because it's downright bullshit. I have never, EVER cleared a dancefloor in my entire career except for perhaps my very first shows when I was still learning to spin. I haven't seen Angerfist clearing dancefloors. I haven't seen Dieselboy clearing dancefloors. And it's because people love music, and music is way too varied to stick to simply what's hot on the radio.
entitled to like or dislike certain things for sure, but every single artist out there is trying their best and no matter if you like it or not, you have to give them a chance. This includes anything from the heaviest DJ you can think of to Justin Bieber. I don't hate artists. Each to their own. On the other hand, I also believe that respect for the music means allowing everyone to hear everything and make up their minds. I think it is very disrespectful when you go to a huge Electronic Music festival and all you hear is Dubstep and Trap. I have nothing against it. I think some tracks by TNGHT and I Am Legion are fucking cool. But it just sucks when you go to a main stage and 20 out of 20 DJs are playing THE SAME style of music. It makes no sense to me and it's disrespectful to the crowd. So if you ask me, the perfect festival would be something where you would have everything from Tiesto to Angerfist. Promoters need to stop being pussies saying that "heavy music scares people out of the dancefloor", because it's downright bullshit. I have never, EVER cleared a dancefloor in my entire career except for perhaps my very first shows when I was still learning to spin. I haven't seen Angerfist clearing dancefloors. I haven't seen Dieselboy clearing dancefloors. And it's because people love music, and music is way too varied to stick to simply what's hot on the radio.
-Do you like it in Russia?
-Like it?? I'm in LOVE with Russia!! It's my favorite country to play in the world! The biggest shows, the most passionate crowd, and the nicest people I've ever met. Yes. I like it in Russia. A lot!!
-Any last words for our readers?
- Thank you for taking the time to read this interview and see you soon on forthcoming shows. Happy holidays, and happy new year!!
Federico started writing music at the age of 16, under the pseudonym Gorepriest, and two years later he received the award - "Best keyboard" on Premios Metal Hecho en Venezuela 2002-2003 (Metal Made in Venezuela). This provided him with significant progress in the Venezuelan metal scene. During the following years, he developed various projects industrial music, ambient and electronic music under various pseudonyms. How Zardonic, he stood out as the creator of remixes for the metal band, including The Berzerker (Australia) and Gorgoroth (Norway). His remix of Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds became a huge sensation at the site NIN Army. The number of his remixes and collaborations (joint work) with other artists, including Counterstrike (South Africa) and the Messinian (Philadelphia, PA, USA) continues to grow stremtilno. With the latter, he wrote a song Policia, became dancefloor hit around the world, who have played such DJs like Andy C and DJ Hype. Lewis Davidson, owner of American Drum & Bass label Technorganic Recordings, claimed that Zardonic "... shows how his varied background, geographical location and unique style of writing, it may be the secret recipe Drum'n'Bass perfection." He also referred to as "the most important act of the heavy direction Drum'n'Bass music in Latin America."
