The Cinematic Orchestra Founder Jason Swinscoe Speaks Ahead of Istanbul Concert
As the famous British band The Cinematic Orchestra prepares to meet music lovers at the Zorlu PSM Turkcell Stage, founder Jason Swinscoe discussed the band's musical journey.
In an interview prior to his performance at Zorlu PSM, Jason Swinscoe, the founder of The Cinematic Orchestra, shared the band's musical identity spanning over 25 years, its philosophy of slow production, and upcoming projects.
Meeting on the Zorlu PSM Stage
Zorlu PSM is hosting the world-renowned British band The Cinematic Orchestra on the Turkcell Stage with their mesmerizing live performances. The band is known for albums such as Every Day and Ma Fleur, as well as the song To Build A Home.
Musical Identity and the Concept of Time
Band founder Jason Swinscoe emphasizes that critique, time, cultural references, and originality are the core elements behind a musical identity developed over more than 25 years. Slow production is defended against the fast-paced digital world.
Music as an Architectural Process
Having studied Fine Art in Cardiff, Swinscoe compares music production to painting and an architectural process. The goal is to present an open expression where people from different cultures can add their own experiences.
Slowing Down and Artistic Resistance
In an era where algorithms and social media shorten attention spans, long intervals are left between albums. The new album titled Counting Backwards serves as an artistic resistance against this rapid pace.