Talks with Ceiba Records |
Pete Ziegelmeier
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Miditation
Language of Light Vol. 2
Live at Burning Man
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Ceiba Records:
PZ: I was always intrigued by the origin of music, where did it come from?, how did it develop? etc. When technology evolved to the point that you could combine/mix any kind of music (with the help of samplers and sequencers) from the past to the present, I found it very exciting to emulate the tribal musical heritage with the sounds of today. Beside I believe that the trance dance in its pure original form and intent has healing powers for the mind and body, AV: Tell me about the other folks that were involved with founding the label and those who help you run it on a day to day basis. PZ: At the beginning it was Adam O'hanna , Jonas Judd and myself. These days the label is managed by myself and Tina Zimmermann who does all the artwork and web design and who is also a permanent source of inspiration. AV: Who is it that decides what artists end up on your label and what are some of the criteria for those choices? PZ: I make the final decision what is going to be released, but I always check back with my musicians and dj friends for feedback and comments. I want Ceiba records to have a certain musical identity and philosophy which supports a more psychedelic and spiritual life style as an alternative to the mainstream, commercial oriented labels but without being narrow minded. AV: From the feedback you have received, what kind of reception has the record buying public given to Ceiba? PZ: In general we get very positive feedback about our work and it seems when people discover this kind of music and the parties that support it, their lives seem to be enriched with an experience they did not have before. AV: Are you an international label or do you pretty much stick to the U.S. for your artists and distribution? PZ: We are definitely an international label on the distribution as well as on the artists side. AV: Finally, what lies ahead for Ceiba records? What would you like to accomplish over the next several years with your record label? PZ: We would like to grow on all levels that are involved in a record label, but at the same time keep our vision and continue to be a source of inspiration for our supporters and artists. |