Faxtastic! This month: Dream Frequency's Ian Bland

Frequency oscillation

Sharing a label with The Prodigy, Dream Frequency similarly revolves around the raving energies of one technology-dazed individual. Ian Bland has built up a worldwide reputation from his roots in the Northern rave scene, with tireless gigging and two Top 40 singles - 'Feel So Real' and 'Take Me'. An album One Nation is also available from Citybeat Records.

1 What was the first synthesiser you ever played?

"A Moog Prodigy."

2 Who is your favourite musical pioneer?

"There are quite a few... Kraftwerk, Bowie, Numan, John Foxx and more recently Moby and Sven Vath."

3 What's the difference between Take That and Stravinsky?

"Stravinsky never made a track with Lulu!!!"

4 What's the difference between a drum kit and a drum machine?

"A drum machine keeps in time and doesn't get pissed."

5 Playing live: why bother?

"It gives YOU a buzz, not just the audience."

6 Which record says most to you about music technology?

"Computer World by Kraftwerk."

7 What does the phrase 'multimedia' mean to you?

"Is this an IQ test??!"

8 How do you react to hearing a sample of your music on someone else's record?

"Initially I'd say 'you cheeky bastards'. However, if it was used intelligently and not just as a direct lift, I'd be quite chuffed."

9 What is the next piece of equipment you would like to buy?

"An Akai S3000 and/or an Atari Falcon - with a direct-to-disk recording package."

10 Will technology become invisible?

"No, just more compact and user friendly (hopefully)."