Sam Himself

Hello Sam how are you?

Hi! I’m very well, happy to be talking to your magazine! 

Would you be able to define yourself in 4 words?

Lustrous brunette, phenomenal dancer. 

Studio or live?

That's like choosing between air and water, I need both! 

I listened to all your titles! I say Wouahhh. I have a crush on Nobody. We can put it in the morning we do not even need coffee !

 I love to hear that, thank you! If my songs give you a boost, I did my job. Moving people is about making people move!

Who composes the music? That I congratulate him for the very successful sound mixes?

I write the words and the music. For the mixes, I'd refer you to Daniel Schlett, my producer, my guru, my second Beatle. He's responsible for making me sound better than I ever could without him. 

How does the inspiration for the composition of texts come?

I don't think there's a secret behind inspiration. If there is, I don't know it. Whenever I hear or read something that speaks to me, I write it down. I'm an obsessive note-taker. That's usually how it starts. Then it's just a matter of putting in the hours, so that you're ready for the lightning when it comes. 

Imagine an evil genius removes the fact of being a musician, what other art form will you choose?

Painting maybe? Only because I'm very bad at it and I like a challenge. I can draw a decent face though. 

Unknown land, known land or known land?

I'm going to say unknown land. That's what the US was to me when I moved here and it's since become my home. The unknown land is where you get to know yourself, as they say. 

Big mythical scene or intimate concert?

Big mythical scene, always! Amphitheaters! Colosseums! Götterdämmerung! Just kidding. I like both, as long as they're loud. 

The best reward you received last year ...

 I traveled to South America on my own, that was special. One of the best, weirdest and most rewarding experiences of my life. 

Dream or reality ?

Dream! Dream, dream, dream. My dreams are smarter than me and way more interesting. 

A first dream part would be that of ...

You know that song "All I Have To Do Is Dream" by the Everly Brothers? My dream is to write a song as good as that. 

Black or white ?

How about both? 

60 70 80 90 or 2010?

 2010! The year I moved to New York from Switzerland. I was still a big dumb baby, but 2010 changed my life. 

The international city to make a good concert  ...

 Nothing really beats playing in New York. But we recently played in Austin, Texas, as part of South By Southwest Festival, and that was one of my favorite shows so far. 

The style of music that you have trouble listening to ...

Simon and Garfunkel. Can't do it. Won't do it. 

What I can wish you today for tomorrow ...

Love and happiness? Peace of mind? Maybe make a wish that my heater starts working again. Spring in New York is cool and moody! 

Thank you very much for this interview and nice musical continuation

Thank you for having me! 

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