How is everyone doing? Hope your week is going well! Here at ‘Feeling MNML’ we decided to reach out to one of the busiest and most respected veterans out there who helped establish the word ‘techno’, and has revolutionized the genre in doing so. Of course, we are talking about none other than Mr. Acquaviva. Here is how it went down…

 

FM: Walking down the memory lane here for a second, at which point in your life did you realize you were going to make it in the music industry? Did you think you would have as big of an impact as you did?

JA: the first and real reality check was when i gradutated universtiy end of the 80’s.  i was djing at an already successful local/national level, but while going to school.  the international scene was just starting to blow up and i had to commit full time to something

you always hope for the best …there is no template for success

FM: There are lot of young producers, deejays and label owners out there today with big dreams. What do you think is the X factor which determines whether they fail or succeed? How would you say it differentiates today from the time when you were starting out? Is it easier or tougher to succeed today?

JA: the scene is bigger and more competitve than ever.  so more people compete for success at a high level.  it is about determination as well as organization

FM: In your opinion, how has the techno genre progressed over the years? What do you think the future holds for its sound?

JA: for the better.  as long as it looks forward it will be fine

FM: Give us one rare fact about you that that fans might not know.

JA: i was born in italy and am european…most people still dont realize

FM: What is your favorite track that you produced (in your entire career), and also one that you remixed? Why?

JA: cant say…that is like asking me my favorite child

FM: Who are some of the up-and-coming producers that you’re keeping an eye on?

JA: i am a huge fan and biased to my defintive recordings artists…with OLIVIER GIACOMOTTO at the top of the list.  most people have a good idea about him now…but he has only scratched the surface.  look our for jan van lier, matt herdman and kid dub as

FM: What were some of your dreams growing up, other than music-related ones?

JA: to travel the world…and it all dove tailed quite nicely with the dj’ing 

FM: Your favorite place that you’ve deejayed so far, and most memorable moment?

JA: too many.  i have done thousands of internationl gigs

FM: If you could remix one classic track outside of techno and house music, what would it be and why?

JA: i personallly dont like remixing classics…they are classics for a reason…

and lastly…

FM: What can we expect from you in the future? Any big projects or collaborations coming up?

JA: same old from me…just working every year with a few key producers and making fun music for the clubs…

 

Big ‘Thank-You’ to Mr. Acquaviva for taking the time to answer these, good luck in your future projects. Cheers!