The Obelisk Questionnaire: Charlotta Andersson of CB3
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Charlotta Andersson of CB3
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I see myself as an explorer of music and art. The guitar, my pedals, composition, improvisation and jamming together with others and playing live are my tools to explore the never-ending wonderful world of experimental rock, improvisation and space rock.
It all started with playing Swedish folk music on the violin. When playing folk music, I discovered the fantastic feeling of playing together with others and to improvise when playing. Later I started to play guitar and got a teacher who was a jazz and fusion nerd, at that time I discovered improvisation for real and Allan Holdsworth, John Mclaughlin and Mahavishnu Orchestra. And then the musical journey has continued towards improvisation, heavy riffing and experimentation with sounds.
Describe your first musical memory.
Hmm…that’s a hard one. As a kid I had a lot of VHS tapes of Disney movies. I remember the intro scene from The Beauty and the Beast. It gave me chills and still does – the music is so epic.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
That’s maybe when I booked a mini-tour in Germany. And when we played at La Betto Lab in Berlin, a really cool bar/restaurant/art place run by an Italian guy. It was such a cool atmosphere and they were so nice. It was a small place and our drummer Natanael sat on a big wooden stump. It was not our best gig in the world, but it was a memorable experience.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
I guess when I worked with music full-time. I realized that I needed more structure in my life and to do something else to feel good. So I also teach guitar nowadays and can combine it with doing CB3 and other interesting projects that I want to do.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
I feel that artistic progression can depend on each person and their goals with their art. I think it leads to new experiences, more opportunities, friends in the scene and knowledge of the scene/music/instrument/band or whatever goal you have.
How do you define success?
When the life you live feels meaningful, is filled with love and that whatever you do feels important, meaningful to yourself and others.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
Gatekeeping, bullies and other toxic people
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
I would like to create music inspired by film scores, based on improvisation, synths, drums. I’ve got myself a synth and am exploring it and how I could use it together with my guitar.
Something centered around CB3.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
To make the audience of the art feel something. Then to keep exploring and breaking boundaries.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Walk around in my garden and trim the grass.
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