Music as the healing force of life brought us together in Berlin.
We have the feeling that it wasn't a coincidence, maybe we know each other from else when.
The name "Better Now" was invented during a collaging session at Lamotta's place in which the album artwork was created.
Q was spontaneously cutting letters from different magazines, glued the newly made words on the cover, and there we got a name.
It was only later when we realised that there is much more to it than we thought. It happened by experimenting with playing and being, and by trying to be present in every single moment.
Making music together led us to great insights, to acknowledging our inner transformations which are part of our friendships, joy and understanding.
With no rush, we're just saying... it is better facing the truth now.
lyrics
Winter in Berlin. We met in Chilin' Straße at Lamotta's place.
It was a spontaneous session. Why Not?
Lamotta started off with a sloppy loop and Q joined with the sampler.
After few minutes of listening Q said "l got some samples, let me try somethng". While he was searching Lamotta found it interesting and pushed the record button.
From this moment on we didn't have to do much, this track felt like magic. We were both very excited about the sound and the flow, and we decided to call this piece Why Not as the answer to the question whether we should meet or not.
credits
from Better Now,
released October 7, 2016
All music was composed and produced by Q3000 & J. Lamotta Suzume
Artwork by Q3000 and J. Lamotta
All music was made with Shure 57 and 58 mics, pandeiro, tambourine, wood block, shakers, guiro, shekere, MPC2000XL, turntables, pocket trumpet, Nord Lead 2X and SP555.
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