Channel: Resident Advisor

Category: Music

Tags: virtual realityvirtual clubcgicreative influencesinjin hawkezora jonesrafractal fantasytentacle3d worldsmusicexchangeresident advisorvr

Description: As cofounder of audio-visual production unit Fractal Fantasy, Zora Jones is a key practitioner synthesising club music with virtual worlds. Originally launched as a series of videos, the platform has since spiralled into an important record label in its own right, with Jones releasing kinetic, ultra-modern productions alongside cofounder Sinjin Hawke and Martyn Bootyspoon. On the visual front, last year saw the launch of Virtua, a 360° virtual environment that the group also intend to realise in reality, comprising a studio environment, performance space and spatial audio. Last September Jones released her debut album, Ten Billion Angels, an audio exploration of human emotion and CGI tentacle erotica. In conversation with Martha, we hear of the processes behind the new record—including getting comfortable using her own voice—as well as her conception of virtual worlds and plans for Virtua. Listen to the full exchange here: ra.co/exchange/545 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Conception of virtual worlds 01:23 - Preparation for the recent shift to virtual experiences 01:49 - Virtua - Plans for a physical space 03:02 - Early creative influence 04:53 - Evolution of approach to music 06:07 - Consistencies of set-up to now 07:24 - Tips for finding a musical identity 08:37 - What is Fractal Fantasy? 09:32 - Working with Sinjin Hawke 10:58 - Work most proud of 11:41 - Best memory from live show 12:43 - Ten Billion Angels - Time in the making 13:11 - Ten Billion Angels - Naming the record 14:19 - Ten Billion Angels - Erotic CGI 16:03 - Current production set up 16:52 - Experimenting with vocals 18:09 - Evolving use of own voice 18:47 - Vocal coach lessons 19:39 - Living in Montreal 20:24 - Having a debut album out there 22:00 - Navigating the music industry 22:40 - Importance of sharing music 24:04 - New project aspirations