For me, noise is not something I use to shock, or because it's funny, or weird, or whatever. I use it because I find it beautiful.

I grew up in a small village close to a big lake. There are heavy winds there, and they always sound different. I like these sounds best.

For me, there is a strong hypnotic power in noise-music, and that's something I don't want to leave out of my music anymore.

In my case, I am improvising with existing sound files. I use an MSP patch that a friend of mine made, and you have to improvise when you use this patch. I don't use a guitar in performance anymore.

I hate the idea of repeating myself. I need new perspectives and challenges for each project, and I'm very happy that many people are able to follow me without any problem.

I don't release many records just as "Fennesz," so when I do, I want to plan everything in detail. It's not that I want to really lead the listener somewhere; it's more about me being satisfied with a project.

I grew up with rock and pop music from the 70s and 80s. I had to play guitar in school - it was a music college and we had to take instrument classes there - so I think guitar playing and guitar sounds have always been an influence.