The Hero’s Journey of Hervé Postic

What is the best thing that I love about my work ?Creating and living from my artistic creations, meeting other artists and creators are the best things that I prefer in my work.

What is my idea of perfect happiness ? “The Perfect Day”, you know Ira Lewin’s book comes to mind. In French the title is «an unbearable happiness», is not it a bit true ? There is also Lou Reed’s song…

What is my greatest fear ? The dogmas and what follows. Religion of course.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself? I would have liked not to be asocial sometimes.

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire? Admiration is not a very healthy notion in my opinion. But since we must answer, I think that all artists are admirable for having led «the taste of risk and adventure to the love of art».

What is my greatest extravagance ? I do not know. Of wanting to be a musician probably?

On what occasion would I lie? I never lie. And I do not like liars. However, if I believe Saint Augustine, «It is from the disposition of the soul, and not from the truth or falsehood of things itself, that man ought to be judged to lie or not to lie».

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work? Money and profitability. I can not combine it with my idea of creation. So I wonder about the creation itself, particularly as it is nowadays.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work? At the moment of the dazzling idea and the time that stops. And wherever I can be, because this moment has no place.

If I could, what would I change about myself ? I try to accept myself as I am. Not always easy, indeed to «know thyself».

What is my greatest achievement in work ? To live music for more than 30 years.

What do the words ‘The Financial Freedom to Create’ mean to me ? Money is not necessary to create, it is necessary to produce and distribute. However, behind every work there is a good fire and a good soup.

Where would I most like to live ? Paris suits me very well. But elsewhere would not displease me either. The important thing is to live, is not it ?

What is my most treasured possession ? Music is a revelation higher than any wisdom and philosophy

What is my most marked characteristic ? Myself.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city ? No particular place but nevertheless necessarily calm, very calm, very silent and where I am alone; Night is a place that is sometimes possible.

What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city ? I do not go to the bar and very little in the restaurant. I do not like it very much.

What books influenced my life and how ? I know some authors and it is surprising but I know them better by their books than by the moments spent with them. It influenced me but still less than the treaties of harmony or counterpoint.

Who are my favorite writers ? I read too many books of fiction and novels, while i love Marcus Aurelius and Sophocles i should spent more time with the philosophers of antiquity.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day ? «Custard Pie» but very very loud

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction ? Harry Seldon.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life ? «Raise no human idols, but temples to virtue» they say, So everyone if he is a good and free man

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime ? No idea right now.

What role plays art in my life and work ? Art is the best of Man. It gives me confidence in ourselves.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime ? I have committed no crime

Whom would I like to work with in 2017 ? I would like to work with a symphony orchestra, traditional musicians and rock band… but at the same time to make the music of a film.

Which people in my profession would i love to meet in 2017 ? I do not have any preference, everyone is interesting to meet

What project, in 2017, am I looking forward to work on ? Why not the Olympic Games in Paris.

Where can you see me or my work in 2017 ? On TV, Internet, itunes, DVD, or for my master classes in november. Probably for concerts with my orchestra but it is still in preparation. Worcruft S02 – B.O : Worcruft main Theme – YouTube
https://itunes.apple.com/fr/artist/herv%C3%A9-postic/id530226964

La Boudeuse : Les bâtisseurs de la mer – YouTube
La Boudeuse autour du monde – YouTube
LES ROBINSONNADES : Vivez une belle aventure au pays des enfants | Sur Gulli le 1.01 à 18h – YouTube
http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia=18673948&cfilm=47729.html

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me ? Nothing ever dies

Which creative heroes should Peter invite to tell their story ?
Patrice Franceschi, Sophie Mousset, Bruno Matthieu. Slim Pezin, Francis Lockwood.

How can you contact me ?
My mail : hervepostic@orange.fr

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