Innovating the sound of music
The Free Press Journal|October 20, 2024
Eric Mouquet of Deep Forest fame on his sound and performance at Jodhpur RIFF
Deepali Dhingra
Innovating the sound of music
Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Eric Mouquet of Deep Forest fame has had a lasting impact on music which is the stuff of legends.

The founder of the pioneering ethno-ambient electronica band has worked with the likes of artists such as Josh Groban, Joe Zawinul, Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, Catherine Lara and Charles Aznavour among many others.

Deep Forest's second album Boheme went on to win the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in 1995. Mouquet recently performed at the prestigious Jodhpur RIFF which was held at the Mehrangarh Fort.

Excerpts from the interview:

How would you describe your sound for the newer generation who may not have heard your music?

Deep Forest is an immersive ethno-electronic style merging ethnic-traditional chants and sounds with electronic grooves. It's quite unique but it could be described as melodic techno ambient depending on the track I play.

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