Eric Mouquet, Deep Forest

It’s hard to overstate Eric Mouquet’s impact on music during the 1990s, and he’s still going strong. We cover Eric’s seminal work with Deep Forest but also his extensive recording, performing and collaboration with everyone from Peter Gabriel to David Foster and Herbie Hancock. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Eric’s introduction to music (thank you Deep Purple!) Welson electric organs The Farfisa VIP 500 organ Commencing studio work and learning from the pros Joe Hammer and Eric Mouquet Computers and MIDI lead to Deep Forest The formation of Deep Forest with Michel Sanchez Electronic music inspirations Approach to recording the first Deep Forest album The iconic Akai s900 sampler Erics go-to synths on the first album The Roland JD-800 How Australia kicked off Deep Forest’s wider success Taking a different approach to the second Deep Forest album (Boheme) Deep Forest’s third album Comparsa The passion for musical exploration 30 years later Eric’s work with Japanese artist Mell: repeat – Deep Forest Remix Eric’s work with Japanese artist Chitose Hajime on the album Music Detected – Will You Be Ready Working with Chinese artist Sa Dingding  The joy of improvising and creating with a singer Working with Josh Groban and David Foster – Remember When It Rained Josh Groban – Awake Josh Groban – Machine (with Herbie Hancock) Collaboration with Peter Gabriel – While The Earth Sleeps Admiration for Joe Zawinul The technology Eric uses to create albums now Why the Expressive E Osmose is the keyboard Eric had been waiting for Desert Island Discs: Black Market – Weather Report, Piano Concerto in G – Ravel, Close to the Edge – Yes, A Love Supreme – John Coltrane, Blue Lines – Massive Attack Key links: