For way over a decade, my prime source of inspiration in audio sculpting has been US-born recording and mixing engineer Tchad Blake. Recently, I got to spend a week at Studios La Fabrique in the south of France looking over his shoulder, discussing his methods, his inspirations, life, food and the universe at large ;-). It’s fascinating when you envision a certain type of person behind a certain sonic aesthetic, and discover that vision to be true. I found those visceral, adventurous, and magically evocative sonic textures to stem from the hands and mind of a great guy with a fantastic sense of humor and irony. Thanks Tchad for a truly inspirational week!