Words In Motion
Spellbound - Vol III Iss II
© October 1996

From Bernhard S., Nailsworth, SA, Australia -
How did Iva come to work with the various producers you've collaborated with, and are there any others he'd like to work with?
Iva's answer -
Mostly recommended by the record company or managers... mostly unsuccessful choices. These days I have less belief in the role of producers for my own work as by now I believe I am as experienced as most of the current assembly. Often producers have greatly encumbered a project with additional expense and unnecessary delays. David Lord has contributed most in terms of musical ideas.

From Bernhard S., Nailsworth, SA, Australia -
What kind of synths were used on the song "Icehouse"? It's been bothering me since 1981 and I just have to know! I'm guessing they used a Prophet-5 for the bass drones and some model of Korg synth for the strings.
Iva's answer -
The song was directly the result of the purchase of a Solina String ensemble. All the sounds were produced with this and a Boss Chorus unit. My recollection is that there were only four sound combinations on that machine… strings… horns… violas, etc… with or without modulation. I managed to use every available sound during the course of that one song which is why various parts of the verses and choruses change slightly in timbre… at the push of a button!