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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Eduardo Camini of Locomotiva Elétrica

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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?

I define Music as an Art that makes me leave everyday reality and explore “mental spaces” that I can only access through it. The same music that brings me relief and makes my mind calmer to move forward.

Describe your first musical memory.

Music came into my life in the late 80s, through Rock bands that I started to enjoy because of my older sister. Playing the guitar came next, and the rest is history…

Describe your best musical memory to date.

The best musical memory is not just one, but every time I can go on stage and play, in addition to the shows I was able to see artists I like.

When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?

I believe it was in 2009 at the first Ozzy Osbourne concert I saw. The expectation was for a bad show due to Ozzy’s age but I went to see “the guy” who invented Heavy Metal. But the show was awesome and really changed my perception about career time/expectations.

Where do you feel artistic progression leads?

I believe it leads to exploring chords, textures and sound experiences that at a given moment we didn’t imagine existed or that we believed wouldn’t fit into a certain song. Furthermore, I think there is a change in conception about a musical career.

How do you define success?

I think that success is something that is in everyone’s head, very particular. My success can be something everyday for someone else and vice versa, so I can only talk about my success. For me, it’s being in cool places, doing what I like with people who make me feel comfortable.

What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn´t?

Musically speaking, I’ve seen many fantastic bands ending up in limbo or artists leaving this life. This hurts because so much good music has been lost.

Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.

I have two musical dreams: having a studio and recording a vinyl.

What do you believe is the most essential function of art?

Make people feel good about themselves.

Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?

Right now I long for an end to the clashes between different countries that I have seen on the news. This is all very wrong.

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Locomotiva Elétrica, Os Animais Que Nos Habitam (2024)