Eugene Luu Interview: Creative Process, Challenges + More

Eugene Luu is a Chinese-American international DJ and music producer from San Francisco Bay Area. Producing music for more than 10 years, he was first best known for infusing Chinese Pop with EDM and has gained international attention by notable figures in Asia such as Jamaster A and has seen releases on some of the best dance labels around.


WHERE ARE YOU FROM ORIGINALLY?

I was born and raised in San Jose, California

WHEN DID THE IDEA TO BE AN ARTIST/PRODUCER BEGIN?

10 years ago in 2012 during the golden era of EDM. I took guitar lessons as a kid and self-learned piano before I was 20. Avicii’s early works were an inspiration to me and I started listening to a lot of Progressive House.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PROJECT YOU’VE WORKED ON TO DATE? 

Collaboration with Australian Grammy-nominated producers Feenixpawl in “Contra” which was supported by Martin Garrix and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.

CAN YOU ROUGHLY OUTLINE YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS – FROM THE BEGINNING OF AN IDEA FOR A PROJECT OR A COLLABORATION TO THE POINT OF COMPLETION?

I start by composing a simple melody at first, and then from there, I start adding more elements to it. Once there are a few basic compositions, I can build from there. I feel that melodies come naturally when I don’t try to think too much into it. Melodies pop up in my head at any random time and I would hum it out and then record it so I can compose something out of it.

HOW IS THE REALITY OF  BEING AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST/PRODUCER COMPARED TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF IT?

After having several release on labels like Armada, I feel like there is always room for improvement and to never lose momentum.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES AND DIFFICULTIES YOU FACE WHEN  STARTING NEW PROJECTS?

Sometimes when it takes me a long time to complete a project because I’m not satisfied with it, a new sub-genre emerges and I would have to tailor it accordingly but it is a challenge when I have to keep a balance between what I like vs what is currently the style.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO STAY CALM WHEN A PROJECT IS NOT GOING AS PLANNED?

Go on a walk and take a break to clear my mind before I resume the project.

DO YOU HAVE ANY INSIGHTS, TIPS OR ADVICE FOR SOMEONE  LOOKING TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?

Strengthen or reinforce your musicality by playing an instrument. Try doing something different to stand out and reach out to smaller labels to get your name out there and then network.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF IN YOUR CAREER SO FAR?

Headlining Cubic Club (Now called Para) at the City of Dreams casino mega resort in Macau, the Las Vegas of Asia. This was a long time dream of mine that I was able to accomplish.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?

Going on hikes with friends and shooting cinematic videos.

WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO TAKE AWAY AFTER LISTENING TO YOUR WORK?

My sounds constantly evolve and my melodies have always been imagined first before it became reality.

WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR WORK?

My SoundCloud has several popular remixes:
https://soundcloud.com/eugeneluuofficial

My Spotify has all my official releases:

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