Max Porcelli has always had a knack for creating music that feels both refined and deeply personal. His latest release, Orchid, out on Be Adult Music, doubles down on that approach, blending soothing atmospheres with intricate layers that invite listeners into a space of calm and introspection. Whether through the elegance of the original version or the added depth of the remix, Orchid delivers two distinct experiences, each offering something for those who appreciate finely tuned deep house.

In this interview, Max shares his perspective on crafting a signature sound, avoiding creative stagnation, and the importance of trusting your own artistic instincts. He breaks down the biggest mistakes producers make, why chasing trends leads to dead ends, and how investing in the right tools can elevate your music. His insights offer a practical look at what it takes to stay original in a crowded industry while maintaining artistic integrity.

If you’re looking for music that goes beyond surface-level listening, Orchid is worth diving into. Read on as Max Porcelli walks us through his process, his philosophy on making music, and what he hopes listeners take away from this latest release.

Why do you think it is important for artists to focus on developing their own sound rather than chasing trends?

Hey Will, thanks for this interview, It’s a pleasure to be back here with you all!

To answer your question, I think because it is a distinctive trait that allows you to be recognized among others. Let’s think about singers: it is easy to recognize them by their vocal timbre, right? The same thing goes for producers with their sound. Beyond this first consideration, I think it is also important to consider the fact that when you focus on productions by making them first of all for yourself and not following a trend.

Then, in this case, we start talking about real art forms that, supported by continuous production, will refine the sound that will allow you to be recognizable.

Why do you think some artists remain stuck in a certain sound and how do you continue to push yourself beyond your limits?

I believe this could be the result of a vicious circle due to the fact of passively following trends and fashions. A unique artistic expression cannot be harnessed in such a loop that’s why you then block yourself. While it is essential to engage with musical developments in your genre, it is equally important not to become stuck in habits and routines that lead to sound blockage. Also, electronic music, like many other fields, is subject to being overturned by technological changes by the introduction of new software or hardware.

Being up to date on these new trends certainly helps push your sound’s limits towards new boundaries, helping beat artistic block. This is why you must always be artistically and mentally curious and, occasionally, dedicate some time to in-depth research, reading reviews, and trying out new instruments. 

What is the biggest mistake you see other producers make when it comes to their creative process?

Thinking in patterns. As if to say now I add the kick drum then the bass then the Pad etc… This becomes an assembly line, not a production or an artistic process. Once upon a time, when records were made, you had to have an idea.

The same thing happens today and as far as my personal experience is concerned, when I am lucky enough to have an idea then I develop the rest of the musical project on that idea, trying to avoid repetitive patterns that can torment the artistic process and sedate creativity.

What do you think makes an artist’s music stand out in today’s crowded music industry?

Crowded is an understatement 😁 I think that being able to get noticed can be on the one hand a stroke of luck for a successful track and on the other a precise and constant commitment to producing quality songs. I think that being consistent is the key to everything nowadays because, with so many producers and so many productions, it is very easy to see meteors or get lost due to lack of results.

Again, as you said before, music must be made for you first of all. If you do it for pure business first then you could get bored especially if the results don’t arrive.

What is the best advice you have ever received from another artist or producer?

To seriously consider production. That is, investing not only time but also money to be in a position to be able to create your sound in your studio so that it can translate exactly as you intend it outside your studio. I am referring to the acoustic treatment of the room and the monitors used.

I am lucky enough to use high-end monitors and after making an effort to invest in these devices I have noticed an exponential improvement in the quality of the sound produced in the studio (it’s a sacrifice: old car, new monitors 🤣). This has consequently favored and stimulated the process we were talking about before, that is, the creation of your own personal sound. Trusting what you hear is fundamental because it gives you the power to forge your sound as you intend without compromises.

At first, I did not understand the words precisely. But now I fully grasp the meaning of the advice and I thank you for this.

For example, Orchid my latest project on Be Adult Music, seems to reflect the effort of this sound research for an identity oriented in this direction. Or at least I believe so 😁

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