QUESTIONS & ANSWERS – der gig-blog-Fragenkatalog: Folge 101 mit DEATH HAWKS

Höchste Zeit mal wieder für finnische Musik, die laut Label nach „Blues, Krautrock, Psychedelia und Proto Metal, mit ein bisschen Jazz und Folk“ klingt. Bewundern kann man die verantwortlichen Death Hawks am 23. Oktober im 1210, bewundern kann man vorab auch dieses Interview mit der Band.

Und wir verlosen 1×2 Karten. Wer an der Verlosung teilnehmen möchte, schickt bis Mittwoch, den 21.Oktober, 20:00 Uhr ein Mail mit dem Betreff “Death Hawks” an ich-ich-ich@gig-blog.net, tweetet oder retweetet unsere Verlosung mit “@gigblognet” und dem Hashtag “#deathhawks” oder teilt unseren entsprechenden Facebook-Post. Die ganz Schlauen nutzen übrigens alle Kanäle und erhöhen ihre Gewinnchancen. Viel Glück!

1. What was the most wonderful gig you ever played?
Middle of the night in a little barn festival in eastern Finland, near Russian border. Or maybe a swedish festival in an amusement park from the 60’s still in almost original condition.

2. Where would you absolutely love to play?
Maybe on a beach in Sardinia.

3. Please describe your worst studio experience.
Studio is a musical magical land where you can do anything you wish. You can hear the drumming of the ancients in a space shuttle on cosmic waves. I’ve always learned something from every studio experience so there has been no bad trips in studio for me.

4. What would your music sound like if Elvis had never existed?
Maybe it wouldn’t have that hasty painkiller and cocaine groove.

5. The title of the book that touched you most is…
The encyclopedia of everything peculiar and weird. All sorts of legends about poltergeists, electronic voice phenomenas, etc.

6. Which ringtone do you use?
It’s sounds like a telephone is ringing.

7. The most beautiful love song ever is called…
I’ll be your baby tonight by Dylan is a good one or A song for you by Parsons.

8. Which song (except your own songs) do you know by heart?
John the Revelator.

9. Boxer shorts or briefs?
None.

10. Which Beatles song deserves a decent cover (by you)?
We wouldn’t do a Beatles cover so none. All things must pass as George put it wisely.

11. Which TV show is essential?
Twin Peaks.

13. Describe the perfect stage outfit.
Golden and tight with a threatening undertone.

14. Your favourite candy?
I don’t eat candy or white sugar at all. So my favourite candy is a good spanish orange or a mango!

15. What would you be today if you had not become a musician?
A travelling hobo. So pretty much the same I am now.

16. In which band would you like to play (except your own)?
The Allman Brothers Band.

17. What’s your favourite instrument?
Marxophone.

18. The greatest musical genius (dead or alive)?
It’s impossible to name just one but right now Coltranes John and Alice speak to me.

19. The most beautiful woman in showbusiness?
Emmylou Harris, Grace Slick, Joan Baez.

20. How would you spend an unexpected gift of 1000 Euro (you’re not allowed to invest in alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, holidays or prostitution)?
A Zeppelin ride perhaps?