Interview with Ivan Dorn

April 8, 2013 | Ukrainian singer Ivan Dorn answered our Soundcheck questions and told us a little bit about his music, his musical tastes and a very special experience he had at a concert once.


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Foto: Ivan Dorn
Ivan Dorn

1. How would you describe your music in one sentence?

My music – Ivan Dorn + well forgotten old.

2. Was there something like a light bulb moment when you were young, maybe a concert, a certain song or a record that made you dream about a career as a musician?

Yes, there has been a moment when I sang one song of our composer and got my first money. Then I started dreaming about a music career.

3. Are there any artists that might have influenced you or inspired you some time?

Pharrell Williams, Sinatra, Badu, Disclosure.

4. How do you develop your songs? What part comes first, music or lyrics?

Music first, then melody, then words.

5. In what aspects did your music change compared to when you started to make music?

It became more straightforward, "underground" and less commercial.

6. What has been the best experience so far, together as a band?

The biggest experience was when I got my pants torn at the bottom right on stage during the concert. That moment I understood I couldn't perform without underpants...

Foto: Ivan Dorn
Ivan Dorn

7. What can you tell us about your current projects?

Now we are working on our second album, filming music videos for a new song and working on album presentation.

8. And what are you aspiring to in the future, what do you want to achieve?

We want to come play in Germany!

9. With whom would you like to go on tour?

With Rammstein.

10. What record would we find in your CD-player right now?

Three albums by Jamiroquai and the EP "Disclosure" by The Face.

11. myFanbase is a website that is devoted to American television shows. Do you have a favorite show?

No, I don't watch TV.

Thank you very much for the interview and all the best.

Ignat Kress - myFanbase

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