Ori Savion, also known as ORISS, is an extraordinary DJ and producer from Tel Aviv, Israel. His path began at the age of 14, when he began to appreciate different musical genres. As he grew up, he delved into electronic music and started producing at the age of 18. He has been creating electronic music for the past five years as part of various projects. Now, under the name ORISS, he focuses on more emotional music with a sophisticated and immersive sound. The DJ has released several EPs, including “Pop Candy,” “Protocol,” and “ChapteTwo,”, showcasing his talent for creating unique melodic techno and indie dance music
Questions
Q1. You have been DJing since the age of 14. How did you first get into DJing and electronic music production?
As a child, I always remember myself being very musical. My mother would listen to songs on the radio at high volume at home. As a child, I always remembered myself making sounds somehow. I would sit in class at school and tap to the beat with the pencil on the table. I would also do a lot of beatboxing; my hearing was very musical.
At the age of 14, my father bought me my first controller as a birthday present. I don’t remember his company; I just remember that I was never able to connect it to my laptop. So the first time I performed at my friends’ party, I just recorded the set from before the party, and I knew exactly which song would go with each hour of the party. I literally imagined the party in my head. And that was the first time I started playing, and it went well!
At 18, I was already very connected to the electronic world, especially to the psy-trance genre. I connected with the elements that exist in the genre, and this is also what made me enter the world of music production for the first time. I remember myself sitting for hours and hours on YouTube videos to solidify the idea when I had it in my head. And that’s where it all started.
Q2. What were some of the key influences that shaped your unique sound and style?
First of all, I think that as a music producer at the beginning, it is very important to remember that it takes time for you to formulate your musical line and style, and to also understand that it is okay and that it is part of the process. As a producer at the beginning, you are very influenced by your music collection, which is renewed over time, by other producers you work with, and by the music you hear.
But one of the things that influences me the most as a music producer is thinking outside the box, not following what everyone else is doing or what’s hot right now. It is not always easy to do this, especially since we are in an age where everything is accessible and happens faster. But it is very important to be patient and understand that, in the end, it will be worth it!
Q3. What are some points that you look for when collaborating with other artists?
One of the most important things to me in a collaboration is good chemistry! For me, it is very important, especially when you are physically working together on the production. And even if the communication is from a distance, it is still very important that the chemistry and understanding between the two of you about everything be good.
The second thing is a deadline. I think that as soon as one of the sides is not focused on the task, it will harm the final goal of the collaboration. That is why it is very important to share the goals and tasks of each side.
Q4. Can you list your experience and inspirations behind the tracks POP CANDY, PROTOCOL, and CHAPTER TWO?
Pop Candy:
I didn’t start this track with any ideas in mind before I started producing it. I only remember when I was playing with the sound of the main SEQ in the track, and when I heard it, immediately everything connected in my head. This track makes you feel like you’ve eaten popsicles.
Chapter Two:
I remember that before I started producing the track, I found this special vocal. This was before the hip-hop vocals came into the scene, so at the time it was less common. but like I said, I always try to do things that others haven’t done.
Protocol –
In this track, the writing of the lead had been in my head for a very long time, and I knew how I wanted this track to sound. And when I finished producing it, something was a little missing. So I sent it to my friend Adam Sellouk, and he was able to assemble the last part I was missing in the track.
Q5. How do you feel about the Indian Electronic Music Circuit, and what is your favorite? event in India, where you have played or want to play?
I got to play in several countries in the world, and I have to say that
The Indian crowd is just crazy!
The crowd has high energy in the arena; it’s something different
than what I’ve seen so far, I love it!
And my favorite place that I was played in India was Sambre, Jaipur
The atmosphere in the club was dark and sexy and the crowd was just great!
Q6. How have you seen the electronic music industry evolve since you first started out?
I like the change happening in the scene lately.
The BPM today is higher than then; we hear today more techno
and pop-style shuffle together, hip-hop vocals, and EDM sounds. I like this!
Q7. What are your thoughts on the current state of the electronic music scene in Israel?
I think even here in Israel, there is some beginning of a change in the musical style. I generally think that it is like this in every country, according to what I see and hear, because it is very easy for the local producers to get carried away by the local scene (usually to get gigs). But it is seen that the artists who come out of the local scene open up to them more possibilities and more exposure.
Q8. What are some challenges that you face while playing in India?
Eat chicken tikka before the show!
I’m just kidding. Sometimes it’s hard for me to understand English with the Indian accent because the speech is fast; besides, there’s nothing like India!
Q9. What were your favourite childhood memories?
One of the memories I remember most as a child is that I used to take a lot of dishes and pots from the kitchen and just drum on them. I remember as a child how excited I would be that every instrument I drummed on produced a different sound.
Q10. If you had not been a DJ, what line of work would you have picked for yourself?
A graphic designer.
One of my favorite hobbies is design and marketing.
I sometimes do work related to design and creativity, especially
related to my music career.