Member Interviews: Interview Thread

FaSho · 07-05-2010, 06:54 PM

I doubt Big3 was talking about literally everyone, and I sure wasn't. The point that is that this thread was for members to get to know eahcother better by reading and commenting on eachother interviews. Instead 90% of the responses are "I wanna be interviewed"

I'm not whining because no one commented on my interview, but because the premise of this thread was something I really wanted to see actually done.

TheBig3 · 07-05-2010, 07:18 PM

Yeah, I'm sure some people read it. But the interview takes about an hour, some coordination, and some formatting to post without looking like complete ****. I took exemption to the idea that I'd just grown lazy.

I think my original point still stands. I'm not offended but I will go on record as saying I brought it back up hoping for end-result A and got result B. If someone else wants to continue it fine, but its a little ****ty that I put a lot of work into keeping the social economy of the boards spinning and was called lazy when it failed and I gave up the ghost.

Goblin Tears · 07-06-2010, 02:09 PM

04/07/2010 23:43:24 Precious

hi

04/07/2010 23:43:58 James b

Hello

04/07/2010 23:46:42 Precious

So, to begin with, can you tell us some basic info about yourself? And how did you come to be a member of MusicBanter?

04/07/2010 23:47:21 James b

I'm James, 14 and from Cumbernauld near Glasgow in Scotland
I came to be a member of MusicBanter because I needed a placee to discuss music and find new artists. My father introduced me to alot of the artists I like today, but i'm always looking for something new. I'd been a member of two music forums previously and they were dead, I googled music forum and was impressed by the quality of the site. I made an account but didn't post for ages due to nerves. I got over them, started posting and here I am!

04/07/2010 23:51:30 Precious

Wow, you're only fourteen! But your posts definitely have an air of a maturity. Do you ever feel intimidated because of your young age?

04/07/2010 23:52:38 James b

Kinda, people assume that I don't have much knowledge because of my age and that bothers me. I was introduced from a young age and have always had an interest. Also as i'm young their are some fields that are discusssed on the boards that I can't really comment on.

04/07/2010 23:55:16 Precious

Indeed. Still, you seem to have an excellent knowledge of music. What kind of music do you generally like? Is it safe to assume from your avatar that you like Klaus Nomi?

04/07/2010 23:56:00 James b

Haha yes, Nomi is a legend. Now i'm faced with that question all music lovers dread "
I think i'm pretty eclectic. I listen to a wild range of genres. Mainly Punk I guess because my alltime favourite band are The Clash. But I also love Folk, Tropicalia, No Wave, Jangle Pop, Prog, Jazz, Funk, Country, New Wave, Post-Punk, Indie but a lot of it does annoy me. Kind of an all rounder really.

05/07/2010 00:00:23 Precious

Again, your tastes are very broad for one so young. When did you first develop such a passionate interest in music?

05/07/2010 00:04:06 James b

I reckon about 10, that's when I started to actually listen to the music being played in the car and such. Before that I was into stuff like Busted, which I guess I just liked because I heard it on the radio and it was catchy. My dad played stuff like Radiohead, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground even through to stuff like Black Flag and Patti Smith.
That's when I got really excited I used to surf the net searching for new stuff, then I discovered the record shops in town, I started going there all the time spending loads of money on albums.

05/07/2010 00:06:44 Precious

That's some pretty deep music you've listed there, as opposed to Busted. Speaking of record shops - do you still purchase albums there? And how do you find it compares to downloading them?

05/07/2010 00:10:08 James b

I love buying albums, something about going in there and searching for what you have been looking for. Plus the feeling when you actually find it and buy it, knowing it's actually yours and holding it in your hands. Downloading is great and nowadays I download something before I buy it, to see what it's like. But you can't beat having it physically.

05/07/2010 00:10:37 Precious

I agree...the music tastes better or something when you buy it.

05/07/2010 00:11:02 James b

I find my Last Fm. to be really innacurate because I listen to my albums and it doesn't count it. I also love reading the little books inside.

05/07/2010 00:11:33 Precious

They are technichally part of the album...people seem to forget that in the age of piracy. So, are there any particular artists/bands that have really affected you? What are some of your favourite albums?

05/07/2010 00:15:41 James b

Well..The most important album to me is probably London Calling by The Clash. It was the first album I bought that just overwhelmed me. I got it brought it home along with some other things I bought and played it. It just struck me as perfect I must have played it around twenty times that night. It blew my mind.

05/07/2010 00:16:41 Precious

It's certainly regarded by many as one of the best albums ever.

05/07/2010 00:17:10 James b

Faust IV by Faust is my favourite ever album. I heard it and I was just in a state of shock. It's just unbelievable. The album that made me think about Experimental music. Tropicalia Ou Panis Et Circenses is another one. The first Tropicalia album I heard and that for me is the greatest ever genre. I don't understand a word they are saying but it just gets to me. Such passion. The movement has such a fascinating history. So yeah that's a few, but I have a top 100 albums lying about. And i'm working on a 1000. I love making lists.

05/07/2010 00:23:26 Precious

That's very interesting...so I see you listen to a lot of foreign language music? Most people living in english speaking regions are very anglo-centric, and don't bother seeking out music in other languages. What's your opinion on this? Do you find any benefits to listening to foreign language music?

05/07/2010 00:26:58 James b

I do. I think hearing music from other cultures is very important. If it has passion, is interesting and the musicians aren't terrible, I don't care what language it's in and will love it. I think the main reason I find Tropicalia interesting is the history (I want to work in history). But their is a lot of other foreign language music I enjoy, for instance I recently have been digging a compilation of pop singles released in Thailand throughout the 60's. It's near perfect pop music but I don't know what they are saying. I think hearing other culture's music also makes you a better person and it helps you understand different peoples. I only speak small amount of german but would love to learn another language someday, so I could translate the wonderful music and see what they've
I also listen to loads of Japanese artists.

05/07/2010 00:31:51 Precious

Ah...so do I. I completely agree with you. Music can really be an ear opener into other cultures. Any particular Japanese artists you admire? The japanese music market is probably the biggest market next to the english one.

05/07/2010 00:41:09 James b

Of course the Japanese are infamous for their Noise Rock, Afrirampo being a personal favourite. Also Boredoms who are fantastic. J-Pop too, like Bonnie Pink and Advantage Lucy. Japanese Folk like Happy End. J-Rock like Number Girl. Ghost as well, great Psychedelic artist. Really fantastic country for music. Acid Mothers Temple are another band you have to mention.

05/07/2010 00:31:51 Precious

All great artists. Thank you for your time!

FETCHER. · 07-06-2010, 02:38 PM

I found it a very interesting read, however I know this is a music forum. But I want to know less about the music and more about them. Im not saying music isnt apart of someones personality in anyway shape or form. But still very very interesting read. I also love reading the little books inside albums!

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 07-06-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaSho

I doubt Big3 was talking about literally everyone, and I sure wasn't. The point that is that this thread was for members to get to know eahcother better by reading and commenting on eachother interviews. Instead 90% of the responses are "I wanna be interviewed"

I'm not whining because no one commented on my interview, but because the premise of this thread was something I really wanted to see actually done.

I read yours! I just forgot to say something

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayleigh.

I found it a very interesting read, however I know this is a music forum. But I want to know less about the music and more about them.

and this

And I wanna be interviewed too

~~James~~ · 07-06-2010, 02:47 PM

Well we didn't get much done so we may well have started some non-music chat.
Also, Kay you still wanna be interviewed tonight?

FETCHER. · 07-06-2010, 02:50 PM

yeah, about half ten okay? I'm just out a shower... If I ready beforehand I'll pm you wee man.

~~James~~ · 07-06-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayleigh.

yeah, about half ten okay? I'm just out a shower... If I ready beforehand I'll pm you wee man.

Sweet, I wanted to watch some of Big Brother anyway.

right-track · 07-06-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Sweet, I wanted to watch some of Big Brother anyway.

Do people still watch BB?

FETCHER. · 07-06-2010, 02:53 PM

Blasphemy. Dont dare tell me anything that happens btw. I'm 2 nights behind!

edit: @rt, Ive never watched one series but im hooked on this one...

07-05-2010, 07:18 PM	#112 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Yeah, I'm sure some people read it. But the interview takes about an hour, some coordination, and some formatting to post without looking like complete **. I took exemption to the idea that I'd just grown lazy. I think my original point still stands. I'm not offended but I will go on record as saying I brought it back up hoping for end-result A and got result B. If someone else wants to continue it fine, but its a little **ty that I put a lot of work into keeping the social economy of the boards spinning and was called lazy when it failed and I gave up the ghost. __________________ I've moved to a new address

07-06-2010, 02:09 PM	#113 (permalink)
Goblin Tears Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 337	04/07/2010 23:43:24 Precious hi 04/07/2010 23:43:58 James b Hello 04/07/2010 23:46:42 Precious So, to begin with, can you tell us some basic info about yourself? And how did you come to be a member of MusicBanter? 04/07/2010 23:47:21 James b I'm James, 14 and from Cumbernauld near Glasgow in Scotland I came to be a member of MusicBanter because I needed a placee to discuss music and find new artists. My father introduced me to alot of the artists I like today, but i'm always looking for something new. I'd been a member of two music forums previously and they were dead, I googled music forum and was impressed by the quality of the site. I made an account but didn't post for ages due to nerves. I got over them, started posting and here I am! 04/07/2010 23:51:30 Precious Wow, you're only fourteen! But your posts definitely have an air of a maturity. Do you ever feel intimidated because of your young age? 04/07/2010 23:52:38 James b Kinda, people assume that I don't have much knowledge because of my age and that bothers me. I was introduced from a young age and have always had an interest. Also as i'm young their are some fields that are discusssed on the boards that I can't really comment on. 04/07/2010 23:55:16 Precious Indeed. Still, you seem to have an excellent knowledge of music. What kind of music do you generally like? Is it safe to assume from your avatar that you like Klaus Nomi? 04/07/2010 23:56:00 James b Haha yes, Nomi is a legend. Now i'm faced with that question all music lovers dread " I think i'm pretty eclectic. I listen to a wild range of genres. Mainly Punk I guess because my alltime favourite band are The Clash. But I also love Folk, Tropicalia, No Wave, Jangle Pop, Prog, Jazz, Funk, Country, New Wave, Post-Punk, Indie but a lot of it does annoy me. Kind of an all rounder really. 05/07/2010 00:00:23 Precious Again, your tastes are very broad for one so young. When did you first develop such a passionate interest in music? 05/07/2010 00:04:06 James b I reckon about 10, that's when I started to actually listen to the music being played in the car and such. Before that I was into stuff like Busted, which I guess I just liked because I heard it on the radio and it was catchy. My dad played stuff like Radiohead, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground even through to stuff like Black Flag and Patti Smith. That's when I got really excited I used to surf the net searching for new stuff, then I discovered the record shops in town, I started going there all the time spending loads of money on albums. 05/07/2010 00:06:44 Precious That's some pretty deep music you've listed there, as opposed to Busted. Speaking of record shops - do you still purchase albums there? And how do you find it compares to downloading them? 05/07/2010 00:10:08 James b I love buying albums, something about going in there and searching for what you have been looking for. Plus the feeling when you actually find it and buy it, knowing it's actually yours and holding it in your hands. Downloading is great and nowadays I download something before I buy it, to see what it's like. But you can't beat having it physically. 05/07/2010 00:10:37 Precious I agree...the music tastes better or something when you buy it. 05/07/2010 00:11:02 James b I find my Last Fm. to be really innacurate because I listen to my albums and it doesn't count it. I also love reading the little books inside. 05/07/2010 00:11:33 Precious They are technichally part of the album...people seem to forget that in the age of piracy. So, are there any particular artists/bands that have really affected you? What are some of your favourite albums? 05/07/2010 00:15:41 James b Well..The most important album to me is probably London Calling by The Clash. It was the first album I bought that just overwhelmed me. I got it brought it home along with some other things I bought and played it. It just struck me as perfect I must have played it around twenty times that night. It blew my mind. 05/07/2010 00:16:41 Precious It's certainly regarded by many as one of the best albums ever. 05/07/2010 00:17:10 James b Faust IV by Faust is my favourite ever album. I heard it and I was just in a state of shock. It's just unbelievable. The album that made me think about Experimental music. Tropicalia Ou Panis Et Circenses is another one. The first Tropicalia album I heard and that for me is the greatest ever genre. I don't understand a word they are saying but it just gets to me. Such passion. The movement has such a fascinating history. So yeah that's a few, but I have a top 100 albums lying about. And i'm working on a 1000. I love making lists. 05/07/2010 00:23:26 Precious That's very interesting...so I see you listen to a lot of foreign language music? Most people living in english speaking regions are very anglo-centric, and don't bother seeking out music in other languages. What's your opinion on this? Do you find any benefits to listening to foreign language music? 05/07/2010 00:26:58 James b I do. I think hearing music from other cultures is very important. If it has passion, is interesting and the musicians aren't terrible, I don't care what language it's in and will love it. I think the main reason I find Tropicalia interesting is the history (I want to work in history). But their is a lot of other foreign language music I enjoy, for instance I recently have been digging a compilation of pop singles released in Thailand throughout the 60's. It's near perfect pop music but I don't know what they are saying. I think hearing other culture's music also makes you a better person and it helps you understand different peoples. I only speak small amount of german but would love to learn another language someday, so I could translate the wonderful music and see what they've I also listen to loads of Japanese artists. 05/07/2010 00:31:51 Precious Ah...so do I. I completely agree with you. Music can really be an ear opener into other cultures. Any particular Japanese artists you admire? The japanese music market is probably the biggest market next to the english one. 05/07/2010 00:41:09 James b Of course the Japanese are infamous for their Noise Rock, Afrirampo being a personal favourite. Also Boredoms who are fantastic. J-Pop too, like Bonnie Pink and Advantage Lucy. Japanese Folk like Happy End. J-Rock like Number Girl. Ghost as well, great Psychedelic artist. Really fantastic country for music. Acid Mothers Temple are another band you have to mention. 05/07/2010 00:31:51 Precious All great artists. Thank you for your time!

07-06-2010, 02:47 PM	#116 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Well we didn't get much done so we may well have started some non-music chat. Also, Kay you still wanna be interviewed tonight?