Check Out Oliver Ordish’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Oliver Ordish.

Hi Oliver, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today. 
I am a guitarist and electronic composer from London. I grew up listening to music from the 70s and 80s until I was about 17 and discovered electronic music. That was when I decided that I wanted to find a way to blend emotions of playing acoustic instruments and combining them with sonic images that electronic music creates. I have also been fortunate enough to collaborate and work with other musicians, which has helped me expand my interests in different styles of music from world music to classical and jazz. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Of course, there’s a struggle when you constantly have a high demand to create for yourself or others. I found that it helps to realize when your creativity is depleted and take a moment to rest that part of yourself. It is only a matter of time before you’re inspired again, and at this point, you want to be ready to catch whatever your creativity might throw at you. 

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am very interested in the sonic capabilities of the electric guitar. Combined with effects, I like to create textures that can be seen as something in between lead and rhythm. Although I do occasionally like to creating spiraling lead guitar solos, I am more interested in complementing what other people are playing. I am often inspired by the way a synth can create sonic images, which combined create landscapes for our ears to experience. This was a big moment for me when I started to experiment with the guitar this way. 

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I think what will change is how people listen to music. What I think will change is not a some new defining genre, but how immersive the listening experience will be. This can be from how the music is heard, to also how the track is produced and how each of the musical elements interact with one another.