New interview with Richard Fortus at Appetite for Discussion - July 27

[Soul Monster]

Yo,

I recently did an interview with Richard Fortus (great guy!) for Appetite for Discussion and you can read it here: http://gunsnroses.lefora.com/2009/07/27/qa-with-richard-fortus-appetite-for-discussion-jul/page1/.

I'll be doing more interviews in the near future, so sign up and help me out with good questions!

[jacdaniel]

What do you prefer in a guitarist or musician in general, technical prowess or feel?

I'm impressed by technical prowess (for a minute), but I never have a desire to listen to anyone unless they are really speaking to me.  Most players with incredible technical skill are more interested in showing what they can do as opposed to saying something worth listening to.  You're technical ability only needs to be good enough to get your point across.  I'd much rather listen to an eloquent speaker than to someone showing off his vocabulary, but if you got both, well... you're Jeff Beck!

I thought this was very interesting!  Reminded me of people discussing Izzy and Bucket.

[rabia]

What's your favorite track from Chinese Democracy; what about GNR in general?

Favorite track from CD is probably Chinese, but it's hard to say and changes often.  As far as a favorite Gn'R track... It's one YOU  haven't heard yet!

mannnnnnnn! that CD follow-up is going to be wicked! mr. fortus just whetted our appetites even more.

thanks for the interview, Soul Monster.

[jacdaniel]

Favorite track from CD is probably Chinese

I like this song and the band really seems to like it to.  its one of Richard and DJ's favourites.
But it doesnt seem to be a big hit even on this board.

[Sandrine]

Thank You Soul Monster 

[D]

Awesome

reiterated the point I've been saying for years.

[Continental Drift]

Favorite track from CD is probably Chinese

I like this song and the band really seems to like it to.  its one of Richard and DJ's favourites.
But it doesnt seem to be a big hit even on this board.

It is a rockin' tune and does tend to get over-looked...

Although we probably all listened to it 45 million times on the Chinese Democracy countdown page last fall... so it may have gotten a little played out for most of us.

I'm not surprised DJ and Richard are into it though... the guitar playing (by all the various players) is phenomenal on that track.

[jacdaniel]

Although we probably all listened to it 45 million times on the Chinese Democracy countdown page last fall... so it may have gotten a little played out for most of us

yeah i suppose it has been played since 2001 so!

[Soul Monster]

There's now also a follow-up interview with Saivu (one of Richard's bands) out on Appetite for Discussion now:
http://gunsnroses.lefora.com/2009/07/27/qa-with-teddy-millmoor-from-saivu-appetite-for-dis/page1/#post14243729.

[Voodoochild]

Cool stuff man, thanks! Nice to read him talking about his gear.

[ppbebe]

nice interview. well done soulmonster.

Indie in the states means any music not on a major label.  So.... NO!  I like people that make music because they have to, not to make $.  I think the ratio of "indie" bands that are doing that as opposed to trying to become successful is far greater than major label bands.

and gnr is one of the rare major bands that're doing that.

moving to the second one.

Awesome

reiterated the point I've been saying for years.

what point?

[D]

Most players with incredible technical skill are more interested in showing what they can do as opposed to saying something worth listening to.

[ppbebe]

his point is more like he attaches the importance to the expressiveness.

like robins. ron and bh also have feel as well  as technical prowess.

[D]

True but some people have u believe just cause someone is "technical" they are automatically the greatest to ever touch a guitar.

[LordRazZ]

The best quote was the one about The Wiggles. As a parent myself, my wife and I found that hilarious.

I spend my nights spewing out a high pitched metal/punk hybrid, but during the day, I learn Spanish a la Dora.

Btw Mr Fortus..check out the Dora episode about the Wizzle in Wizzle World...life altering..hah...

Thanks for getting the interview...it was solid.

[cineater]

I was laughing at The Wiggles too.  What we parents have to go through.     Quite the shocker when you realize you have been watching those shows and the kid isn't even in the room!

[jarmo]

Thanks for posting that.




/jarmo

[Albert S Miller]

Thanks for the great interview.  My favorite part, obviously is the fact that we have not yet heard his new favorite track.  More music on the way is a complete thumbs up .  It will be great to hear this upcoming work with what is now and will hopefully be a stable lineup, (this particular lineup).  I believe DJ will also bring a great new contribution as well.

[The Hinge]

That was a good read, interesting questions which was refreshing.
I feel optimistic...

[ppbebe]

Thanks for the great interview.  My favorite part, obviously is the fact that we have not yet heard his new favorite track.  More music on the way is a complete thumbs up .  It will be great to hear this upcoming work with what is now and will hopefully be a stable lineup, (this particular lineup).  I believe DJ will also bring a great new contribution as well.

i'm guessing he wrote it as well

True but some people have u believe just cause someone is "technical" they are automatically the greatest to ever touch a guitar.

i hear ya i'm basically not big on 'look, mine's bigger than yours' kinda guitar wanks and yet it's a matter of taste i must admit.