il mixaggio è diverso da quello di ottobre
ah..ESCLUSO al 200% giovedì per l' altra cosa..
devo indagare il quando
per par condicio, dopo l'intervista a Sharon eccone un altra di Robert da un forum francese
http://metal-area.xooit.com/t883-Within-Temptation-07-02-2011.htm
ringrazio la tizia del WT.com che ha tradotto..
How long have you wanted to do a concept album?
We've wanted to do it for some years, we wanted to really develop the group and our career, but also our creativity.
Why is there a linked comic book?
As I said before, we wanted to reach a new level in our career. We wanted to do something new with a story and lyrics inspired by that story, not just lyrics limited to our imaginations, so we needed an over-arching theme/structure and to have a new approach to composition. It needed to be cohesive, and that's why it's focused on a story or a film. Because we have been comic book fans since we were children, we went for the option that was the most logical and natural.
Was it your idea, or did it come from the label?
It was really our idea. We spoke to the label many times and it was decided. We have the fortune to work with people who understand our desires and let us work while overseeing everything really well, and with our best interests at heart.
You said that you and the rest of the band are fans of comic books, but how did did you write without being too much like your influences? [sorry, stilted sentence!!]
We didn't question ourselves, we just let our imaginations run wild.
How did the collaborations with Romano Molenaar an Steven O'Connell come about?
In reality, we had already worked with them. Romano had worked on a video game in 2004 (Knights Of The Temple) where we supplied some music. We've known him for a long time, like Steven. We trusted him with our basic ideas and he took care of the writing. We acted like production managers telling him what we wanted from the comic. We thought it would happen all at once, but it doesn't! The Unforgiving is like a skeleton of work that is coming together over many months of hard work. Besides, not everything is finished: Steven is still working on the third comic (out of six).
Thanks to the fantastic work of the French postal system and its legendary punctuality, I didn't receiver a copy of the album in time to be able to listen to it before this interview. Therefore, I shall confine myself to issues and questions related to things already known to fans... In an interview with French magazine "Rock Hard" in October 2009, Sharon made it clear that Daniel Gibson would not be your producer, that you wished to change or even produce the album yourselves, but Daniel is back on The Unforgiving.
At that time Daniel was really exhausted and no longer felt capable of producing again. He needed to regain the energy and dynamism that we value so much.
Did you not feel, like other groups have, the need change everything to produce this album? I mean by that a change in producer, studio, country, in short everything that surrounds this creative process?
Daniel also has to be near our changes, our desires. He knows us and indeed, once he refound his drive, we did not ask to go elsewhere. It's simply a question of feeling.
You wrote on your site that TU will be influenced by many things, in particular the 80s. I do not recall having read or heard in the past that you were fans of this new wave period.
It turns out that we have evolved in the metal scene ever since our inception, even though we have not seen ourselves as a part of this scene for some time. The problem is that when you talk of the 80s, many people think of the new wave, but of the beginnings of the "heavy wave". I was born in 1975, and I grew up in this time, bathed in the music of Sisters Of Mercy, Michael Jackson, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, A Ha but Van Halen or even Europe. Too often, we reduce the eighties to only pop music. You have to see these years as a mixed bag.
I agree, but the real expansion of metal as a musical trend occurred in the late eighties. There were hits and a lot of newcomers from 1984 onwards, but nothing can justify that to the large majority, this was the decade of metal. In the eyes of many the advent of the metal has not happened yet [yeah...I'm not sure either]
I know, but we must not forget that at this time, metal had a certain "bite", it was something decidedly novel, heavy and very creative music. It was the time of Queen solos.
What justifies their presence in songs on this album, and the return of massive and punchy guitars that I could hear the short but very promising extract of "In The Middle Of The Night"?
You have said it all. The 80s cannot be simply reduced to synths, even though that is something that is very prominent and very much associated with that era, but it's more than that. Our new sound, this new approach that we've been talking about for some time does not only comprise the pop music from the 80s, we also take into account the metal aspect of this period, though of course we can consider Van Halen or Europe as being a part of the metal sound of the time, as well as groups like Metallica or Scorpions.
So you've partially answered my next question was whether you were a true fan of this musical era or just a new fan of the music of your youth.
Returning to solos, Sharon said a year and a half ago that she was learning to play the guitar. Might she be able to treat us to a guitar solos?
(Laughs) It might be the case for the next album, who knows?
Many fans have noticed a certain similarity between "Where Is The Edge" and songs on your previous album "The Heart Of Everything". Was it disappointing for you to hear this about the first single from your upcoming album, which was part of your new sound?
It is true that that song is similar to what we have done in the past but that does not reflect the rest of the album, I can guarantee that.
Same question, but rather to focus on the striking similarity between the melody of "Faster" and that of "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak.
True, there are similarities, the feeling of the two songs are similar, but our song is not a copy. It may be that, like any artist, we were inspired unconsciously by what has shaped our culture and musical tastes, but the similarity wasn't on purpose.
Which do you prefer? The original or HIM's version?
The original of course, Chris Isaak is a great musician. The version of HIM is great,but the original is unbeatable.
The first reviews available for TU are very impressive, some even evoke this album as your masterpiece. Were you expecting such praise?
You know more than me, to be honest. I did not know that some people had talked TU like that (ndl: metal merchant, emp).
Of course we are proud of this album, we are extremely happy to know that were are positive reviews, but we have already dealt with less kind reviews.
You've already recorded 3 videos. It's rare to record everything at once. What is the reason? Is it because Sharon is pregnant and want to spare her the pressure?
This is one reason but not the only one. In fact, all our videos - or rather, our movies - will be available on the CD/DVD edition of The Unforgiving which is set to be released in March and it was necessary to record everything at once.
On Twitter, one of the extras on one of your videos mentions shooting in a German club. Is this place where you shot the video for your second single, "Sinead"?
That's right.
When will it be posted?
Probably at the end of the month.
Now a crucial question about your drummer: Is he a ghost? Does he really exist? In the video for "Faster", he is hidden, and he is also hidden in videos that have surfaced of your participation in the Vrienden van Amstel tour. Mike Coolen, your session drummer, said in the latest edition of your fan club magazine that the final replacement for Stephen had not yet been decided.
I want to reassure the fans: he is not a ghost. Our future drummer will be a creature of flesh and bone. The auditions are still ongoing and we should have chosen someone for the position by the time the summer festivals start.
He is hidden because we didn't want a session drummer to appear in a videoclip. Also, the idea that he is hidden is comparable to our concept album, they all come together, and you will understand the reason for this choice by reading the comics.
The decision hasn't been made? Is it possible for someone outside The Netherlands to apply?
Of course, but we need to finalise it soon, as I said, so don't delay!
Have you ever thought about your future stage set-up? Will you be dressed as a superhero?
(Laughs) We've already talked about it, but nothing is set in stone yet. We are currently busy with promotion. We will try to deal with the staging next month. Logically, our decor will be an extension of the world in the comics, but I don't know anything for sure right now.
Your next live appearance will take place this summer at M'era Luna Festival: a festival that you particularly like and which you were headlining a few years ago. Are other festivals planned?
Most likely, it is still up in the air. The only thing I can say now is that if we do other festivals, it will be in August.
Any idea of what will be performed on stage?
Not at all.
Enter? Not the entire album, even though I'm not against that, but at least a few songs?
We must be patient.
Will the M'era Luna setlist be representative of what will be played on your September tour?
It will be a good opportunity to present part of the album, to test the live tracks, but I don't think it will be the final set list, although will be possible to make rough estimations from it.
As I mentioned before, you opened the show at Vrienden van Amstel: Have you missed the stage?
Terribly so, it's a real addiction, especially for Sharon.
Was not that a bit annoying to leave after playing only 4 songs?
No no it was a good warm-up, a soft landing back into live performances, we weren't frustrated to leave so quickly.
Your previous album was released in March 2007, and since then you've played in many countries, made a DVD and an acoustic album. Should we still expect to wait four long years before your next album?
The album is not out yet we are already on the next one, my god (laughs)
I admit, our pace is not very fast, we like to take our time and give our best. It takes 3 years minimum, it is a good average I think, between each CD. It's a pace that suits us and I hope that fans will endure.
Do they have a choice?
Not really (laughs). But we are perfectionists and do not like to rush our work.
In recent years, you've for opened Metallica, Iron Maiden, both groups of which you are a fan. You've played with an orchestra and sold millions of CDs. Do you still have dreams left?
Of course. We realize how lucky we have been and all that we have done. It's still amazing.
In an interview with the Dutch magazine Aardshock back in 1998, you mentioned wanting to live your passion for music, which is the case today. What more can you want? Perhaps even more than a simple positive reception for your next CD?
The music scene is a perpetual challenge. We want to deliver concerts that people will not forget. Real shows. That's our motto at the moment, give the best of ourselves on stage, and to surpass ourselves each day is our challenge. But it's not a challenge in the etymological challenge sense of finding an even to win, in this case, it's more a goal that is facing us, as well as a competition. We want to excel, I repeat, to give the best.
What is your opinion on Stephen's group, My Favourite Scar?
Like many people, I have not seen them on live but I like their music. It is really very good. Stephen is an excellent drummer but he is also a very talented producer.
Same question on Ruud's project.
I listened to a little of "For All We Know", but as a fan of Iron Maiden, I was more interested in his project "Maiden United", which, in addition to being original, is very good . It is a very good group idea and they have a really talented singer (ndl: Daniel Gildenlöw Pain of Salvation).
Have you ever thought of launching your own a solo career without neglecting or even leaving Within Temptation?
It crossed my mind, but not more than that because Within Temptation takes so much of my time, but it does not bother me because I can blossom with this group which has given me so much.
A more informal question now: Do you prefer Twitter or Facebook? Who is in charge of writing messages on your accounts on those networks?
I like, no I love them. I am truly hooked. We like the ease of contact that they afford. You know, we have always been close to our fans and this gives us a certain way to present information on a daily basis, looking for news that we like to distribute. The messages are written by both the group and management. We share the password and give information and news as often as possible.
Such a scattering of information must be off-putting to some people?
Yes but not everyone goes to our site, Facebook, Twitter, Hyves, etc.. Social networks are important nowadays. We can not do without.
Two hours ago, you posted pictures of yourself at the local station "Oui" on these very same social networking sites. You mentioned the recording of an acoustic session that will be broadcast on Sunday. Can we have any more information? Has it already been recorded?If yes, what was the set list?
It has already been recorded, and we played "Faster," "Where Is The Edge" and "What Have You Done".
Did you play the same songs on Kerrang Radio last week when you were promoting the album in England?
If I remember correctly, it was a similar setlist, with Stand My Ground as well.
A final word about the tragic news this weekend about the passing of Gary Moore?
He was one of the greats. Wild Frontier is an album that I particularly appreciate. I never saw him on stage, unlike Sharon, who attended one of their concerts. Fortunately, his music is eternal
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