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sábado, 28 de setembro de 2013
Lovex just released their fourth record ”State of Mind” and we got
the chance to chat with the singer Theon about how they deal with
criticism, how a typical rehearsal looks like and what he does when he
gets stuck in the lyric writing process.
Despite all the negative feedback concerning “Don
Juan” the record itself got a lot of positive feedback. How do you deal
with especially negative criticism and do they influence your choice of
future music style?
Theon: Well, I am grown to be a bit immune to it and
especially with “Don Juan” it was very expected. But if it is like
constructive and not about the style of music, what is clearly about
opinions, then I take a closer look at it. But if it is about like
something is too pop or too rock, it is just about opinions and negative
feedback about opinions can’t be taken seriously.
Christian and you were responsible for the new
record concerning the writing music and lyrics. The influence of
Christian can be heard clearly. Was it a natural development that
Christian took a bigger part in the process?
Theon: Well, with “Watch Out” we all did good songs,
but we really didn’t have as much time to prepare them as a band like we
did before. And it seemed that the songs I and Christian made simply
were the best of what we had at that moment. And with the new album no
one else really even tried to bring in anything, because they felt the
way we did it with “Watch Out”, felt pretty easy natural and it sounded
good and sounds what Lovex should sound like today.
How did feel to hear that you were #1 in Rumba list and # 7 in the official album list?
Theon: I was really sad. (Laughing) No of course, I
was really happy. And more than happy, I was surprised. I didn’t expect
this kind of position but I guess it was a good week also. There were no
big records coming out that week. But it felt really good.
And how did hear about it?
Theon: Actually Julian texted me. Because we talked
about it a bit earlier that Julian had heard some talk about the list.
And he asked me if we had even made it to the list, and I said that the
new list still hasn’t come up.
During the recording process of an album which day is better: the first or the last one?
Theon: I like it when it is over. Although we have a
lot of time to do things over and over again, it is still a bit
intimidating because you have to do it then and there. And if you have a
bad day it might sound a bit bad. It is not the part of music that I
really like. I like the part where we are composing, writing lyrics and
arranging the songs but putting them on a record is not my favorite
part.
Was there during the writing process and phases in which you did not have the ideas or the lyrics just so you flew to?
Theon: I always have many of those moments. And
sometimes, I get a solution I am happy with, sometimes I don’t. But
sometimes you just have to let go. You can’t do it more over and over
again like a hundred times and try to tweak every single word to be
perfect, but there a lot of those times because of the timetables.
Sometimes you don’t have the luxury of enough time to get into the
emotions and get the best of what you have thought.
And what you did when you ran out of inspiration?
Theon: Then I have to stop for a while. Maybe drink a
few beers. Maybe sleep on it. Maybe exercise, do some sports. Maybe
listen to other music. There is a lot of stuff. Anyways it always needs
some fresh ideas. You have to take a little bit of distance in between
to see it more objectively.
How does a typical Lovex rehearsal looks like?
Theon: Typical? Hmm…Everyone is late like
approximately half an hour. And Jason is often wearing his work clothes
because he comes straight from work. And someone has always a beer or
two and everyone else is jealous that they haven’t any. And then we talk
some sh*t quite long. And if the rehearsal should start around six, we
start playing like quarter past seven or something like that. And then
we just play and it is not like a gig situation. It is more like sitting
on chairs and trying to remember what everyone is supposed to do.
Do you think it is easier for you to learn the lyrics or for the guys to play together?
Theon: Well, it depends on a lot about the song. With
more like slow temper songs, slow songs, more emotional songs the guys
really don’t have much to play, it is a lot on my shoulders. But when I
remember the lyrics well, I think it takes more effort for the guys. And
I just can rock out with my cock out.
Imagine that a movie about Lovex is going to be filmed, which actor would you like to characterize you?
Theon: I already know who would play Jason. You know
the Zach Galifianakis, the one who is in the “Hangover” movies? But
me…moi… It is a tough one. At least he should look a bit like me… or
not. Or maybe could be a really cool black guy. Or then some sort of
geek. Well I really don’t have a good answer for this, so I just say
some of my favorite actors Will Ferrell.
A bit older than you…
Theon: Older and very different looking and a lot taller than me … (laughing)
And what advice would you give to him to resemble as much as possible to you?
Theon: Hmm…That is a really hard one. Just try to lower your IQ a bit and act like you are drunk for the first time… (laughing)
What are the funniest or most embarrassing stories your family tells about you?
Theon: Most of the stories are pretty good. But I
guess maybe the stories when they first found out I was drinking when I
was still under aged. Came home smelling something else than lemonade
and stuff like that. And my dad came next day knocking on my head: “Does
it hurt??”So they had a bit of fun about that. But I have been nude as
much when I’ve been old and I was young..(Laughing)
So it hasn’t changed much… (Laughing)
Theon: Not that much with the family but elsewhere… (Laughing)
If you could hold on to just one memory from your life forever, what would that be? So did you have this kind of moment already?
Theon: I kind of wish it is still ahead of me. Because
I don’t feel like I had the life changing experience. Like getting
married or having a child or something like that. I hope the best is yet
to come. Although, I am happy but still there is a lot more to expect.
How has your life been different than what you’d imagined?
Theon: Oh in so many ways. When I turned thirty, I was
reminiscing about the thoughts, I had when I was a lot younger, what my
life would be. I never even really expected to become a musician .And
probably thought that, by this age, I would already have children and a
steady job and stuff like that. But I am not complaining. It’s been a
nice ride and I still hope that I haven’t reached the half of it.
How would you like to be remembered?
Theon: I like to be remembered as someone who is good hearted and treat people well.
What would you do if you’ve got only one day left?
Theon: Probably, all the idiotic stuff everyone has
ever thought of doing. All the stuff you shouldn’t do. Maybe a quick
tour to say “Hi” to the family members and do all the stuff that is
forbidden. Get wasted in all possible ways and do all the nasty stuff.
(Laughing) Maybe not rob a bank, because it really sucks to be in jail
the last day.
If you win in the lottery, what would you do at first?
Theon: Hide it. (Laughing) Guarding it. And live the
rest of my life alone just guarding the money… (Laughing) Well, I guess I
would head to the airport, go somewhere, and maybe come back at some
point. But definitely would go away somewhere that would be the first
thing. After a couple of months, come back and try to organize all the
stuff that’s gone wrong.
If you could live in a different country to Finland, where would it be?
Theon: I would like to go to Australia / New Zealand.
I’ve never been there and always wanted to go. As much as I know there
are a lot of things I could cope there.
Thank you very much for the interview Theon!
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