Отправлено: 04.05.09 05:22. Заголовок: In their own words (интервью)

Бывает интересно узнать, что проггеры думают о себе, о своём творчестве и о многом другом... Начнём с Саги.

http://www.ytsejam.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7959

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 10:57. Заголовок: JOHN WETTON (King Cr..

JOHN WETTON (King Crimson, Uriah Heep, UK, Asia).

question: ASIA is one of the most interesting bands in the history of rock music. Many people either love Asia or can't stand it. What do you think is the reason for this?

JW: I think some people are prejudiced, and do not listen with an open mind... we are all guilty of this to a greater or lesser degree, but I think Asia is expected to be something which it is not. What it is, is primarily a song-oriented group, who happen to be able to sing and play fairly proficiently. That is what we have always been from the outset.

question: Do you think the audience's varying tastes in different countries or continents prompt the band to approach them differently? For example do you change your set list for different countries or continents?

JW: No, it's the same everywhere. The audience reaction is similar wherever we are.

question: Besides your vocals, your bass playing is quite unique too. Has the bass always been your instrument of choice? If not, how did that transition come about?

JW: Bass has never been my instrument of choice. My primary instrument is piano. I learned the beauty of the bass' role in the full picture of melody and harmony. I'm a singer/songwriter, and bass is just something I do while singing. If you ask me who was the best bass player ever, I will tell you Johann Sebastian Bach. :)

question: When listening to music, do you find yourself focusing in on the bass lines? Do you find yourself influenced by other bassists?

JW: No, I can appreciate listening to great bass-players, like Jack Bruce, or Paul McCartney, but they will always be doing something with the big picture.

question: Among the new rock bands and artists, or let´s not categorize it, among the new musicians, is there a band or artist that you like? And what are you currently listening to?

JW: I listen to a lot of contemporary music. There's lots of good stuff out there. I don't listen at home, it's mainly stuff I'm working on or classical, but I'm always listening to new stuff...

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 12:24. Заголовок: Банальное интервью. ..

Банальное интервью. Интересно, почему он уклонился от ответа про хорошие современные новые группы?

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 12:34. Заголовок: alex rael пишет: Ин..

alex rael пишет:

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Интересно, почему он уклонился от ответа про хорошие современные новые группы?

Это лишь одно, из многих, интервью Джона... Я точно знаю, что ему очень нравится TOUCHSTONE.

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 12:37. Заголовок: ...Ну и наверно все ..

...Ну и наверно все проекты с Офордом...

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 15:42. Заголовок: alex rael пишет: вс..

alex rael пишет:

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все проекты с Офордом...

По крайней мере, если бы Джон Уэттон не уважал и не ценил высоко Орфорда, он едва ли пригласил его для совместных концертных выступлений...

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 16:31. Заголовок: OWL пишет: По крайн..

OWL пишет:

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По крайней мере, если бы Джон Уэттон не уважал и не ценил высоко Орфорда, он едва ли пригласил его для совместных концертных выступлений...

И наоборот

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 16:44. Заголовок: alex rael пишет: И ..

alex rael пишет:

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И наоборот

Мега-звезде проще пригласить в гости некоего широко известного музыканта, чем наоборот. Ты не находишь?

 Отправлено: 23.06.09 19:41. Заголовок: Всё относительно......

Всё относительно....многие авторы хитов иногда мечтают, чтоб на их вещи сделали каверы, к примеру, Дреам Театр... После Сабтерранеи, думаю и Веттону приятно было, что его приглашают на сольники Орфорда...ИМХО

 Отправлено: 25.06.09 09:31. Заголовок: BILLY SHERWOOD (Wor..

BILLY SHERWOOD (World Trade, Conspiracy, Yes, Circa).
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Billy comes from a family of musicians: His father is a composer, actor and big-band leader Bobby Sherwood who worked with legends like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland; his mother is Phyllis Sherwood who played vibes and sang in Bobby’s band. Billy's brother is Michael Sherwood, a composer, singer and keyboard player and a highly sought after session musician in LA.
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Question: You play almost every instrument but how did you start playing drums? I read that your mom was playing drums. Was it her who gave you your fist drum lessons?

BS: My mother was a drummer, also plays amazing vibes too (laughs)... She taught me how to use the kit.

question: You were also a member of the legendary prog rock band YES. Do you remember how you felt like the very first time you got in the same room with the band to practice?

BS: The first time I got in the room to practice for a tour wtih YES I had already known and worked intensely with them. I was defacto YES since 89, by the time I joined as a full member in 1996 the "holy cow look who I'm playing with" factor had worn off (laughs). It was an honor to play in YES. I recently added up all the shows I played and I came to 310 or something like it...

question: How was the YES fans' reaction toward you when you were with the band?

BS: Some fans were very warm and welcoming whilst others were more protective and less then welcoming... Some didn't understand the history with me and YES and assumed I won the contest to "play with Yes" on stage (laughs)... In reality I was embedded into the situation by YES themselves many moons previous to my joining. My goal was to keep YES moving forward and with growth rather then a sense of nostalgia, I fought long and hard to keep it on that path, good, bad or indifferent I was in the band I loved and was highly motivated to make it once again successful. Relatively speaking it was.

question: Who are your musical influences?

BS: I have so many influences and that list keeps growing... My personal favorites are Weather Report, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant and of course YES. Another huge inspiration to me is Antonio Carlos Jobim, his chords and melodies are so beautiful and haunting. My father turned me onto him when I was very young, at the time I didn't fully get it... later I did, thanks Dad (smiles).

question: What are you currently listening to?

BS: As for new music, there is a band called Paramore that are really good. Strange as this may sound, I don't listen to a lot of music in my off hours. I work so much on music all day that when I finish I just want to disconnect from chords and rhythms all together, hence video gaming junkie (laughs).

 Отправлено: 27.09.09 12:59. Заголовок: Марк Уэстворт (Darwi..

Марк Уэстворт (Darwin's Radio).

Question: That interesting bandname, how did that come about and what does it mean or let me rephrase that...obviously it means Darwin´s Radio....but why ?

MW: The name comes from the book by SF author Greg Bear which I was in the middle of reading when we were discussing band names. I liked the overall theme of the book, which suggests that the next stage in human evolution is just round the corner, and I equated it to the band in that it was an evolutionary step in our musical careers.

 Отправлено: 01.10.09 16:28. Заголовок: Bart (lead vocals) &..

Bart (lead vocals) & Tom (keyboards) - MINDGAMES.

Question: Mindgames is described to be a melodic, symphonic and progressive rock band, what do you think about that, and can you tell a bit about your style and influences?

Bart: I think it’s a good description. But I was surprised that since the release of “Actors in a Play”, many reviewers have begun to describe us as Neo-prog. You can find most of our influences in the Progressive rock of the 70’s era: Genesis, Yes, Van Der Graaf Generator, Jethro Tull to mention but a few... Of the newer generation of bands I know Spock’s Beard and Porcupine Tree, but I am not influenced by them.

Question: Can you tell about your cover artwork for "Actors In A Play", and is it a connection between the title and the artwork?
Tom: Yes, Actors In A Play is about the different characters and individuals you meet, or about some archetypes. The front cover has different symbolic aspects refering to this concept: the hand behind the curtain, explicitly taking a king, a man standing in front of it and giving no reaction, or maybe he’s standing behind it all and he doesn’t know what’s happening behind him, the changing powers,... All other images, the girl with the balloons, the two hands before a face, the clockwork,... they all are refering to this common theme. Those images repeat themselves in the booklet.

Question: Is it a special story behind your band name?
Bart: Mindgames has a double meaning. On one hand it refers to the games, brain breakers and riddles. One the other hand it is also “playing with someone’s thoughts, with someone’s mind” e.q. changing the plot, creating unexpected changes, to anticipate on expectation, etc. This last one fits our musical style. It’s true, you could give our name a specific meaning while listening to our songs. But the name does not determine our style or our way of composing and playing.