RS: "Ruby," the hidden bonus track, really stands out with its acoustic sound; why did you include this on the album in this form, rather than mixing it with trance?
ATB: As it is hidden, it means I really wanted to do something different and special with Roberta. I hope the fans like it and the emotion that the music expresses.
RS: Has the transition from repeated choruses and phrases to "proper" verse/chorus/verse songs been a conscious one?
ATB: Well, I have done both in the past and will continue to do both in the future. For me, some periods are more instrumental and some are more vocal.
RS: Are you really "addicted to music"? How do you feed your addiction?
ATB: I am completely addicted to music in my life. Music wakes me up and I fall asleep with music every day.
RS: Could you go "cold turkey" and live without music for an extended period?
ATB: I couldn't imagine it, because one day without music would be dangerous for me.
RS: Did you enjoy filming the video footage for the DVD that is part of that "Addicted to Music" album?
ATB: Yes! All the film was self-shot in the United States on my last tour.
RS: How did it feel having cameras in your studio?
ATB: I just put them up for some special occasions because it feels a bit weird to be looked at, especially if you don't know who is looking. It feels a bit forbidden.
RS: What is your favorite piece of production gear?
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