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Title: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Soul Monster on August 18, 2010, 03:16:41 PM Greetings.
I had a little chat with Brain: http://tinyurl.com/393ts3r Q: First off, thanks for taking the time to talk with Appetite for Discussion. It is highly appreciated. A: Your welcome Q: You have quite an impressive resume already, which contemporary artists/bands would you like to play with in the future? A: PRINCE Q: If you were to travel back in time and play with any historical bands/artists, who would that be? A: OL' Dirty Bastard Q: Are there any well-known songs where you would really love to add your own drum parts because you feel it would improve the songs a lot? A: Yeah 'Gin and Juice' By Snoop Dogg Q: What contemporary drummer raises the bar for the rest of you? A: Dennis Chambers! He's a bad mother fucker!!!!!!!!!!! Q: As a professional session musician, what makes you stand out among your colleagues? A: I can read music like it's no bodies business!!!!!! Q: Could you tell us how you got in contact with Cookie Marenco and how The Valence Project came to be? A: Cookies been a long time friend... She's one of the best producers/engineers I've ever had the pleasure to work with!!! She came to me with an idea her and this guitar player gregory james had. They wanted to make an experimental beat heavy album!!! Being a drummer how could I refuse... The rest is history Smile . Q: If there were certain aspects of your drumming you'd like to improve, what would that be? A: Double bass drumming Q: If you could give one helpful suggestion to our aspiring drummers, what would that be? A:Learn everything you can... Then forget it all!!!!!!!!!! Q: Last year you collaborated with Travis Dickerson for his d?but record Iconography, what are your next projects? A: Look out for 'Best Regards' It's the new record I made with Buckethead! Q: Great news! Do you know when the record is coming out? A: its out... u can get it on travis dickerson website Q: What music are you currently listening to? A: BACH Q: What do you prefer in a drummer or musician in general, technical prowess or feel? A: Don't think FEEL Q: Have becoming a father been restrictive for touring? A: Naw not really... I just don't dig touring that much! Q: Many were disappointed when you didn't tour with GN'R this time, but people are generally pleased with how Frank's been doing. Is it hard to let other people fill your shoes or is GN'R such a collective effort now that this is not a problem? A: no it's not hard... it is a collective now! Q: What hobbies do you have outside of music? A: Buying Shoes. Check out Golden Goose! Q: If you were to pick a single concert from history, which would you have paid most to attend? A: Pink floyd The Wall Q: Which concert did you attend last as part of the audience? A: DEVO Q: "Wars do not determine who is right or wrong, only who is left", do you agree with this quote from Bertrand Russell? A: I agree... It's all EGO Q: Is Wittgenstein really your favourite philosopher? A: Who... Ha ha ha Q: What's your status with Guns N' Roses now? A: Gettin paid and gettin laid!!!!! Q: Do you know if you will be featured on upcoming GN'R releases? A: I know I'll be on some songs! Q: That's good to hear. I think I speak for the huge majority of GN'R fans when I add that I hope Bucket's parts will be kept as well. What songs will you be on? A: CAN'T GIVE THAT UP!!! Q: Can you tell us any amusing anecdotes from your time with GN'R? A: At one point I ate a whole bowl of spaghetti while playing November Rain Q: What's your favorite released and unreleased GN'R song? A: TWAT and SEVEN Q: TWAT is my favorite GN'R song hands down -- and I've been a huge fan since 1988 -- so now I am very excited about Seven. Can you tell us anything about this song? Is it a rocker? A: ITS AN TIMELESS BALLAD WITH A BLOW YOUR FACE OFF CHORUS AND A SUCK YOUR BALL SACK BRIDGE!!!!! Q: How would you characterize the unreleased GN'R material? Is it similar to Chinese Democracy or does it differ in any way? A: It'll part your hair!!!!!! Q: Can you tell us a little bit about other upcoming Brain projects? A: Yeah check out "Best Regards" its the newest freak out I've done with Buckethead!!! Cheers. Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Ignacio on August 18, 2010, 03:31:29 PM SoulMonster thanks a lot for sharing this! Awesome job!
Q: Do you know if you will be featured on upcoming GN'R releases? A: I know I'll be on some songs! Great to hear that! Hope it turn out that way! Q: Can you tell us any amusing anecdotes from your time with GN'R? A: At one point I ate a whole bowl of spaghetti while playing November Rain Lol! :rofl: Q: How would you characterize the unreleased GN'R material? Is it similar to Chinese Democracy or does it differ in any way? A: It'll part your hair!!!!!! Im somehow fn' sure about that!!! :peace: Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Rainfox on August 18, 2010, 03:49:37 PM :rofl: I love that guy. I simply love him. Hope to hear the new and/or remix Gn'R stuff soon. Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: HBK on August 18, 2010, 04:00:41 PM Q: If you were to travel back in time and play with any historical bands/artists, who would that be?
A: OL' Dirty Bastard The Legend O.D.B. Rulez !!!! Q: Are there any well-known songs where you would really love to add your own drum parts because you feel it would improve the songs a lot? A: Yeah 'Gin and Juice' By Snoop Dogg A M A Z I N G !!! Bryan :love: Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Gracie2006 on August 18, 2010, 04:14:25 PM is it time to start the offical SEVEN thread now?
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Voodoochild on August 18, 2010, 04:18:48 PM No.
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: zombux on August 18, 2010, 04:54:17 PM umm... is it just me, or is there an interesting amount of interviews lately? cool, keep them coming!
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: sworrm on August 18, 2010, 05:44:20 PM Since what was it 1999 when we first heard about Seven ? ive wanted to hear it, i know its stupid but i love one word titles , Se7en is one of my fave movies and the number 7 jersey is part of folk law at man utd football club, i just always thought i will love this track
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: svdv22 on August 18, 2010, 05:51:36 PM Hahaha some answers made me laugh :)
I especially like that he just gives answers without bullshiting or pleasing anyone. Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Trist805 on August 18, 2010, 06:55:25 PM Q: What's your status with Guns N' Roses now? A: Gettin paid and gettin laid!!!!! Q: Can you tell us any amusing anecdotes from your time with GN'R? A: At one point I ate a whole bowl of spaghetti while playing November Rain Q: TWAT is my favorite GN'R song hands down -- and I've been a huge fan since 1988 -- so now I am very excited about Seven. Can you tell us anything about this song? Is it a rocker? A: ITS AN TIMELESS BALLAD WITH A BLOW YOUR FACE OFF CHORUS AND A SUCK YOUR BALL SACK BRIDGE!!!!! Fucking great. Brain is so cool and laid back. Glad he is still on good terms with the band. Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Estranged#9 on August 18, 2010, 11:56:22 PM Oh boy and let the "flood gates" open for "Seven" discussion ! :hihi:
Cool stuff, iv always wished brain was still around Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Christian on August 19, 2010, 12:13:51 AM Q: Have becoming a father been restrictive for touring? That's why he's not touring with Guns anymoreA: Naw not really... I just don't dig touring that much! Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Scabbie on August 19, 2010, 01:18:46 AM Need some new music from guns n roses so frustrating that its probably all ready to go but we won't hearvit for a couple of yrs at least.
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Halo69 on August 19, 2010, 03:03:21 AM From what i could gather, Seven is a ballad and its called Seven because it was a Seven member effort, all the guys in the band contributed at that time to the song and thats the reason for the name Seven. :-X
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Marion68 on August 19, 2010, 04:37:19 AM Q: Can you tell us any amusing anecdotes from your time with GN'R?
A: At one point I ate a whole bowl of spaghetti while playing November Rain That?s funny Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: gnrjanus on August 19, 2010, 06:13:44 AM From what i could gather, Seven is a ballad and its called Seven because it was a Seven member effort, all the guys in the band contributed at that time to the song and thats the reason for the name Seven. :-X so let me see. Axl Chris Tommy Paul Dizzy Robin Brain/Josh Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: zombux on August 19, 2010, 06:18:52 AM hopefully it's not a twisted form of Steven :hihi:
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Halo69 on August 19, 2010, 11:25:21 AM From what i could gather, Seven is a ballad and its called Seven because it was a Seven member effort, all the guys in the band contributed at that time to the song and thats the reason for the name Seven. :-X so let me see. Axl Chris Tommy Paul Dizzy Robin Brain/Josh I believe Tobias was still in the band, but im not sure, if its him on guitars or somebody else Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Voodoochild on August 19, 2010, 12:17:50 PM Are you implying you already heard the song Seven?
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: One.In.A.Million on August 19, 2010, 12:59:56 PM Brain is such a down to earth person, someone who don't take themselves too seriously. I'm glad I got to see the man live and yes, he is a superb drummer.
Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: sky dog on August 19, 2010, 01:18:39 PM Q: What's your status with Guns N' Roses now?
A: Gettin paid and gettin laid!!!!! :rofl: Title: Re: Q&A with Brain - Appetite for Discussion, August 18, 2010 Post by: Halo69 on August 19, 2010, 06:07:47 PM Are you implying you already heard the song Seven? Nope ;D |