| jaqkvade | Дата: Понедельник, 11.07.2011, 16:45 | Сообщение # 1 |
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Patrick, "Lycanthropy" was a big issue in indie music two years ago. I really feel that this new album would be a turning point for you. It was, in some ways, a surprisingly quick growing-up process in your music, in particular considering your age. What happened in these two years?
All I knew once "Lycanthropy" was released was that the next record had to come quickly, work began very soon after release. It was almost a survival instinct to write, record and move on. Then during that time I learnt a lot of lessons. It is the album of my 18-21 years, so naturally there are some very big observations being made about the world. If 11-18 is about battling against the world, 18-21 is about finding your place in the world.
"Wind In The Wires" is an extremely compact, defined album. Listening to "Lycanthropy" I had the impression you had too many things to say, like an orgy of urging feelings very different to each other. This new work seems a less impulsive product, your attention is more focused on the songs than on their "landscapes", their shape. Am I right?
There is definitely a focus on this second work that I didn't want to have on the first, I didn't have many manners on "Lycanthropy", I had no care for what the world would think of my truth in all its vulgarity. "Wind In The Wires" is still impulsive but due to growing up, I have learnt subtlety and grace.
What do you think about the mainstream scene? Franz Ferdinand, for example, are a band born in the indie underworld, and now they are on top of the charts. Would you like to be in their place, is something you are aiming at, or do you prefer your present state, surely more independent and free from showbiz's constrictions?
I only aspire to being in a place that is truly of my own, I do not envy or pity in this business.
"Wind In The Wires" sounds really dandy to me.. People like Oscar Wilde come into my mind, or even classical and ancient elements, of course seen in a contemporary shade... Is that the influence of the story of your country? Or your readings maybe?
I hate the word "dandy", I think Oscar Wilde is a bad writer too. So self-concerned in the most mundane and selfish way possible. The present without the past is a barren wasteland, I am naturally attracted to Medieval string players as I am Atari Teenage Riot, I don't know why and don't care to find out.
While I was listening to your album I found myself thinking about Marc Almond and David Bowie in the early Seventies, and Scott Walker as well! Do you dislike such comparisons? Do you find them truthful at least?
I dont know anything about any of them really.
Khonnor in USA, Maximilian Hecker in Germany, you in the UK. Three young musicians (sometimes very young... Khonnor is only 17!) that do almost all by themselves. Is this for you a choice or a necessity? Don't you think that a band could improve your creativity, in the studio work as well?
I have never chosen to work as a solo unit, my plans for the future include tap dancers, synchronised swimmers, death metal, clarinet quintets, childrens choirs and working with my new favourite person, Andrew John Brown, who is my drummer.
Three records that changed your life...
Joni Mitchell - "Blue"
Karlheinz Stockhausen - "Kontakte"
Clara Rockmore - "The Art Of The Theremin"
Is there a song you wish you had written?
No.
Patrick Wolf and other Arts. Our webzine, for example, treats Cinema as well as Music. Are you passionate about films? Is there a director you admire in particular? Why? You can suggest us a movie, if you feel like...
Sally Potter - "The Man Who Cried", Jean Cocteau - "La Belle et La Bete"
The Brothers Quay - "Street of Crocodiles", Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen - "Winning London"
Have you got new projects in mind, apart from the upcoming live tour for the new album?
Childrens Book, Poetry Book, Two New Albums, Children, Marriage and a house in Cornwall...
http://www.ondarock.it/Wolf_eng.html
just sing
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