Mick Mars的訪談~

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as title.... http://www.glam-metal.com/mickmars.html When the band Motley Crue is mentioned, I'm sure the name Tommy, Vince, or Nikki comes to mind. But, when I think of the Crue, I think of a particular sound that comes from a crunchy in your face guitar with a perfect blend of distortion. That sound has been coming from guitarist Mick Mars who has been the backbone of the group since it's inception in 1981. Mick has seen and done it all. He still plays with the same enthusiasm he did years ago, maybe even more so today. As Mick and the guys just got done wrapping up their first stint of Cruefest, they are getting prepared for a European tour. Nonetheless, he still took some time to answer some questions we had regarding this summers past tour and all things Motley Crue. Let's see what this Muthafu*ker of the Year had to say… ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gus: You have been touring and recording almost non-stop since the reformation of Motley Crue in 2004. How are you feeling? Mick: I FEEL REALLY GOOD. Gus: What was the difference in the recording process in "Saints of Los Angeles" since the last studio effort with the original band "Generation Swine?" Mick: THIS RECORD CAME TOGETHER MUCH MORE QUICKLY AND GIVEN THE TECHNOLOGY IS SO MUCH MORE ADVANCED NOW THAN LAST TIME, THE PROCESS IS MUCH DIFFERENT. WE ARE ABLE TO RECORD IN SMALLER SPACES AND WITH LESS PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT. Gus: James Michael from Sixx AM had a lot of input and co-wrote a lot of the songs on "Saints of Los Angeles." Why did the band decide to have him help with the writing and recording process? Mick: JAMES IS A VERY GIFTED WRITER, ENGINEER AND PRODUCER. HE UNDERSTANDS THE MUSIC MOTLEY MAKES BUT LETS US BE WHO WE ARE. A LOT OF PRODUCERS TRY TO INJECT THEIR OWN CONCEPT OF THE BAND INTO THE BAND ITSELF. JAMES IS VERY GOOD AT JUST ENHANCING ALL THE GOOD THINGS THAT MAKE MOTLEY CRUE. Gus: On September 30, 2008 the band is re-issuing the entire studio CD catalog. Why is the band now deciding to re-master and re-issue their past recordings? Mick: WE'VE DONE IT BEFORE ON CD, BUT THIS TIME WE'RE ALSO REISSUING THE CATALOG ON VINYL. THAT’S REALLY EXCITING FOR US BECAUSE THAT'S THE FORMAT THE BAND STARTED WITH. AS PEOPLE DOWNLOAD MORE AND MORE MUSIC, THEY ARE MOVING TOWARD VINYL BECAUSE ITS SOMETHING YOU CAN HOLD. IT HAS ARTWORK YOU CAN TAKE OUT OF THE SLEEVE AND LOOK AT AND FEEL. I THINK PEOPLE STILL WANT TO HAVE SOMETHING TANGIBLE WITH THEIR MUSIC. Gus: When fans are seeing you play live or in a video for the most part you are always playing a white or black Fender Stratocaster. You can see that both of these guitars have a lot of wear and tear. What do these guitars have that the others in your collection don't? Mick: I CAN'T TELL. IT'S A SECRET. Gus: Mick, you have been also writing and contributing to other projects such as Machina and DMC to name a few. Who else have you contributed your talents to? Mick: I PLAYED ON THE NEW PAPA ROACH RECORD. Gus: Will there be a possibility of any solo material from you in the future as you are the only member to not explore this area? Mick: I'D LIKE TO DO A TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM. THE BLUES ARE MY ROOTS AND I'D LIKE TO EXPLORE THAT ON A FULL RECORD. Gus: Who were your main influences growing up? Mick: I GREW UP ON BLUES. MIKE BLOOMFIELD IS PROBABLY MY FAVORITE GUITAR PLAYER. MIKE BLOOMFIELD AND JIMI HENDRIX. Gus: Now that the first Cruefest is complete, will there be another Cruefest? Mick: THERE WILL DEFINITELY BE ANOTHER CRUE FEST. WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED. Gus: You have been battling Ankylosing Spondylitis for most of your adult life (For our readers who don't know what it is, Ankylosing Spondylitis causes inflammation of the ligaments and tendons that connect the vertebrae in the spine.) Do you have any inspiring words for the people who also suffer from this muscle inflammatory arthritis? Mick: I HAVE HAD MY UPS AND DOWNS WITH THE CONDITION, BUT THE MAIN THING IS THAT I HAVE A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE EVEN THOUGH I'M AFFLICTED WITH AS. Gus: Thanks for taking the time to talk to us today at Glam-Metal.com. Mick: Thank you! Mick Mars談了很多。影響他很大的吉他手是Mike Bloomfield和Jimi Hendrix。他的啟蒙是藍調。他對James Michaels讚譽有佳。非常有趣。 -- I've got to keep breathing. Because tomorrow, the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring? -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 118.166.67.88