François Aymonier - The Buzzin' Fly Q&A
François Aymonier is the secret weapon in the duo that is Manoo and François A. Erudite and softly spoken, he provides the arrangements and waves of orchestral synths that ride on the top of Manoo's tough Chandler-esque beats. Between them they have carved out a house and techno sound that is deep but often peaktime in its intensity. He lives in Lyon with his girlfriend and teaches music. On the eve of the release of a new EP we ask what makes him tick?
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Where were you born and when?
I was born in Besançon on March 7, 1974 at 12h30
Your father's occupation?
Bus driver
Brothers or sisters?
1 brother. 3 sisters, and I'm the youngest.
Favourite pizza topping?
Sausage, anchovy and capers.
The last time I cried was ...
Gran Torino movie with Cint Eastwood, and few days ago when I was listening to Stevie Wonder singing 'I Was Made To Love Her'.
What would you wear to a fancy dress party?
Women's clothes. It is the best way to be seen!
A major regret?
Yes, to have quit music school 2 months before the final degree
What was your first car?
A beautiful, beige Ford Escort.
What do you drive now?
Ummm ... another Ford.
Pets?
No, but my parents have a dog.
What was the first poster on your wall?
Madonna - but it was in 1987, and I was so young.
What watch are you wearing?
I don't wear one
The Beatles were ...
Small insects
Beer, spirits or wine?
I prefer wine, especially "Bordeaux" red wine. Margaux, Pomerol ...
You get three free days of solitude. Where do you go?
To the mountains. In "Chamonix" for the Mont Blanc panorama, so deep!
Leather shoes or trainers?
I LOVE leather shoes. More elegant than sneakers.
Describe your room as a teenager.
A bed, a desk, my first Roland keyboard, some books, and Madonna on the wall. A Nintendo set with Mario Bros.
Your house is burning down. What 3 things do you grab as you run out?
1 Girlfriend. 2 Macbook. 3 my latest leather shoes.
Can you recognise any wild flowers?
No
A perfect breakfast consists of ...
Earl grey french blue tea, toast, cereal with honey, orange juice, fruits.
A world of free downloads means ...
The artist's death. Do you steal a book? No, you buy it. Do you steal sneakers? No, you buy them. Do you steal a TV? No, you buy it. Do you want to steal an artist? By stealling music, you're stealing an artist's soul.
What's on your bedside table?
An old metal lamp and some books.
You win a 3 day city-break somewhere of your choice. Where do you go?
London
A record out soon with your name on?
Today Is Tomorrow EP on Buzzin' Fly

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