EXPERIENCING METAMORPHOSIS WITH
During the long journey to becoming an internationally recognized DJ, all are required to go through a series of challenging trials and tribula- tions. Texas natives Dave Reed and Chad Cisneros, better known as the dance music duo Tritonal, found an artistic channel to express their emotional journey. Their ability to create moving music based solely on experience has contributed to a large portion of their successes. During the process of creating heart-felt music, Reed and Cisneros have developed an extremely loyal fan base known as ‘Trionians,’ who find the boys live performance to be an escape from the harsh reality of ev- eryday life. As their popularity spreads, the American duo is starting to receive maximum exposure from numerous creditable industry analysts. Recently being named Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2013 by MTV Clubland and entering in at #65 of DJ Mag’s Top 100 poll in 2012, Tritonal contin- ues to ignite dance floors all around the world with their energetic and unforgettable performance.
While on tour, we took the opportunity to sit down with Chad and Dave to discuss the three-part release of their Metamorphic EP and allow them to discuss the emotional journey to the top.
Does this tour have anything to do with the gradual releases of the Metamorphic EP?
Dave: Well this year as a general overlook, our management and team as a whole decided to focus our profile in North America. Last year Tri- tonal was international non-stop, from Russia to Australia to Indonesia to Asia and back around. We just feel like North America is exploding right now and we live here. I think it would be a missed opportunity if we didn’t build all the buzz and fans that we could while we’re going through this progression. When we think of touring in 2013 it has a dif- ferent face than it did in 2012. In 2012 we were out for weeks at a time. Whereas now, we will do about 40 cities in two months, but when the dates are set out it’s for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, then I’m home watching basketball. It’s a big difference and it’s a lot easier than international touring.
Is there a specific reason why you guys decided to release the EP in three parts?
Chad: Just the creativity behind it. We wanted to spread a story out with the first one; we think it’s a great and fresh way to release new music. This also allows us to finish a smaller portion of the album and be completely satisfied with those tracks, as opposed to focusing on a 15-track album as a whole, which is a huge undertaking. This also helps us to stay current with the tracks during our tour because we are going through this sort of Metamorphosis when we’re playing with different genres. I mean it is trance, but it’s also house and progressive and all things combined. This genre blending is so fun. Some of these songs we’re still trying to find. With releasing EP’s we’re able to put out the tracks that are ready and continue working on the others we’re not 100% about.
The lyrics in the songs from Metamorphic I are very moving and the ballads are very emotionally melodic. Was there a personal touch put into these productions?
Dave: Oh definitely. All these symbolize change. Chad and I have gone through a lot and having a creative outlet allows us to express our emo- tions. Lyrics from The Bullet That Saved Me symbolize something that shot you down and you had to get back up from it. They’re absolutely pulled from personal experiences and from that dark place of despair, loneliness and angst. However, they’re not completely morbid and doom & gloom. They have very hopeful messages; you’ll see in the next two EP’s that it’s all about getting through the dark and into the light. Also change, cause not only can we change as artists but you guys change as individual as well. So it’s really bout a metamorphosis, which most
people can relate to.
Metamorphic II is to be released on April 29th. What can we expect of it in terms of the direction taken with each song?
Chad: I don’t know if that’s a hard release date but we are coming out with it soon. Well, for one, the first EP was all moving, deep vocal tracks. The second one is going to be more focused on instrumental and melody. There’s one that we’re actually very happy with and it’s a huge fun melody with a massive hook. We may at some point even add vocals to it. Since the first EP was built mainly on vocals, the vocals on the next EP may or may not come later.
How would you compare or contrast the second part of this EP with the first?
Chad: Definitely more change and way more positive. This next EP symbolizes the sun rising on the dark situation. I think that the tracks are more uplifting and major. They’re a lot more ‘yay!’ songs, if that makes sense.
Several months ago when you guys were in South Florida, you hosted a meet-and-greet at the venue. What satisfaction does this form of fan interaction give you as an artist?
Dave: Yeah, we do it all the time. In fact, last year on our tour we had a meet-and-greet at almost every gig. It is tiring because we have to be up early and then out all night performing. It’s very rewarding because the fans appreciate it so much. We get tagged in their photos online and we get to sign shirts; plus we talk to some fans and get their input. It’s pretty great.
A lot of emotion is radiated from all your productions (not just in your recent EP). What is it like as the artist to feel all that emotion bounced back at you from the fans when these songs are played live?
Chad: Nothing short of incredible, just to feel the energy recycled is amazing. Especially playing at like EDC or finally when we get a track right and having the gratification that we feel on stage is just awesome; especially when they sing it. For example, in Korea where nobody spoke English, everyone was just singing along to Lifted.
You recently launched your own record label, Air Up There Re- cordings. What is like to have your own label? What do you look for in an artist before signing them?
Dave: Well Air Up There is a sub-label of Enhanced, which we have recently become co-owners and directors of; now that’s exciting. Hav- ing a sub-label was amazing, but owning a parent company is huge for us. This is going to allow us to do a few things: 1. Tritonal/Enhanced branded tour dates. Not only will we be headlining those but we can have Enhanced artists play with us. 2. We can sell merchandise and have big blow-up inflatable stuff. It will also allow us to bring a full-time employee from Enhanced to the States to help us work with our PR.
With the dance music scene exploding in North America, we often see artists that are only in the scene for the glam and glory that comes along with being a huge DJ or producer. From the moment we began our conversation with Chad and Dave, we felt their passion and sincerity for the music. These guys truly love performing, adore their fans and have the upmost respect for the industry. To fully understand Tritonal’s energy, make sure check out their upcoming tour dates and catch the boy’s live performance at a venue near you.
WORDS BY: MYRISSA GUELL
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