Mouth Water discusses main inspirations, latest single ‘Blackout’ and more: Interview

Blessing fans alike with the most unique of productions, Mouth Water is well and truly on his way towards global dominance, with each endeavour further enhancing his status. A truly versatile act, this is one interview you most definitely do not want to miss out on.

Looking to leave his own distinct mark within the electronic dance industry, Mouth Water (real name Lawrence Fancelli) is the epitome of an act that has not only been mastering his craft to the utmost of perfection, but at the same time, has ensured that his unique approach towards music production is what helps him stand out from all the rest. Fusing traditional musicianship with modern electronic music, Mouth Water has taken over our community with each endeavour since the projects debut in 2019, with this multi-instrumentalist incorporating a vast array of musical elements in each production, making his music the ultimate representation of pure talent and passion towards one’s craft. With this said, we could not be any more thrilled to be joined by the man of the moment, as he discusses main inspirations and influences, the origin of his signature sound, maintaining a versatile nature, preparing for his show at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, his latest release ‘Blackout,’ what the future holds and so much more.

Hello and thank you for joining us! Could you provide us with an insight on the main inspirations/influences that led to your chosen career pathway in music?

“Hey thank you! When I started out with music I was at one point a clarinet, then a bass player. That was until I got into recording, sound engineering and analog synthesizers, which led me to electronic and dance music. My main influences in that realm are the French electronic scene of the early 2000s, 80’s synthpop and ‘90s house. But I listen to a lot of other genres too which come up in my music.”

Incorporating a vast array of musical elements in each of your productions, we would like to know how your signature sound came to be?  

“I think it’s constantly evolving, at the moment it’s club beats with Moroder-style arpeggiated synths, natural and electronically mangled vocals, and the occasional electric bass or clarinet. But the next album I’m working on will have a little more traditional song structures and guitars, while still maintaining an electronic sound.”

Infusing traditional musicianship with modern electronic music, could you talk us through this unique approach, as well as the significance of maintaining a versatile nature within our community?

“I’m trying to offer something a little more engaging than a dj set in my shows, even though it’s sometimes hard to explain because I can’t really be pigeonholed in the dj or in the live music category. I think it will eventually help to stand out, but It also makes it harder to find the right venues and crowds.”

Bringing the heat with your live set at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, could you talk us through the preparation(s) for this show, as well as the overall feel of performing at an event of this scale?

“Primavera was absolutely massive in terms of crowds, but luckily the stage I played was smaller, more niche and beautiful, being a floating raft on the sea. I prepared pretty much like I would as if I was a band, running through the tracks over and over again, but also practicing transitions and fx like a dj. Nothing too technical but I have to stay pretty concentrated during the set because there are no breaks between songs and I have to keep track of multiple things like bpm, sync and effects while singing, performing and swapping instruments.”

Blessing fans alike with your latest release, we would like to know the main thought process behind ‘Blackout,’ as well as how this track differs from your previous releases?

“The track came about by fiddling with my Prophet 6 synth which I like to play live and constitutes the main riff that plays throughout the song. I had actually been playing Blackout live since early 2023 until somebody convinced me to add vocals to it, so I wrote the lyrics in theme with the title and then harmonized them because I love vocal harmonies, at that point it was ready for release.”

Garnering traction in a rapid manner, could you provide any hints on upcoming remixes for ‘Blackout,’ and even the artist(s) that will be adding their touch to your captivating production?

“Yes there is one main remix by Norwegian cosmic disco don Lindstrøm which will be released on July 26th and I think it’s really cool. There could be more remixes in the future too but nothing set in stone yet.”

With 2024 in full flow, we would like to know what the future holds for Mouth Water, always in terms of new music and upcoming live performances?

“I will continue to perform this summer, opening some dates for Sophie and the Giants in Italy. Then I have a single ready for the Fall, followed by a couple of more singles in early ‘25 as well a new 10 track album containing these last singles + several new unreleased tracks.”

Remarkable in every sense of the word, Mouth Water is well and truly on his way towards global dominance, and we of course, are all for it. Ensuring nothing less than the most enticing of vibes, we will be keeping a close eye on the man of the moment and all his future endeavours, but for the time being, you can stay fully up to date with all things Mouth Water by following him on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify!