Hey, MATT!
I'm such a HUGE fan of your vocals!!! I mean, it's inspired me to do singing with my own band...
I'll try not to ask questions that have been asked before, and I do, I'm sorry in advance.
Ok, here are my questions... Sorry if they're too personal...
1. What was it like working with Jon Schaffer? [I ask only because I see myself a little similar to him... As I like having complete control over my music, and I write ALL The instrument parts and ALL The lyrical parts.]
2. What was your favorite memory with Iced Earth?
3. What was your favorite memory as being a cop?
4. I realized you got a lot of backlash from certain fans... Although, I've always believed in you, and felt that, you were even GREATER to leave something like Iced Earth behind, to pursue something you've had your heart set on for a long time..
The question being... Did some of the fans' backlash hurt you emotionally in any kind of way? Like how they could be so two-faced as to love you one minute, and to dislike you the next, for pursuing something that was near and dear to your heart?
5. What was the deciding factor, in making the choice to join Pyramaze?
6. Haha, I realize this might be an odd question, however... What was it like cutting all of your hair off? Was it a hard decision to make, or was it just something that you knew should, or had to be done?
7. If Jon Schaffer was interested in doing some work with you, would you ever consider working with him again?
These next three questions are about your voice:
8. How did you start to get into singing? Did you ever take lessons, or was it a natural talent?
9. How have you worked to make it even more amazing over the years?
10. What do you do to maintain it's unmistakable uniqueness, while making it better and better as the years pass, and have passed?
11. In your own words, and thoughts... What does musical success mean to you, and what does music as a whole, do for you?
12. What are your loves and hates about music in general, as well as the music industry?
13. How is working with Pyramaze different from working with Iced Earth? What are the pros and cons? I would never ask you to decide on who you like working with more, however I will ask, did you at least love working with both? Considering you stay true to who you are, I'm guessing that you'd HAVE to love people and what you're working with, in order to do it. But I'd love to hear your answer.
I'm so sorry that I asked so much... But you're DEFINITELY one of my musical idols, and I just needed to know. Thanks for your time, and thank you for your answers, in advance...
Have a great day, and life... And always stay true to yourself, like you've always have!
And please! If you ever want to talk to a huge fan, that will always lend an ear and listen, you can email me at
Edazer1987@yahoo.com
Thank you very much...
Best wishes,
Edazer
Hey, MATT!
I'm such a HUGE fan of your vocals!!! I mean, it's inspired me to do singing with my own band...
I'll try not to ask questions that have been asked before, and I do, I'm sorry in advance.
Ok, here are my questions... Sorry if they're too personal...
1. What was it like working with Jon Schaffer? [I ask only because I see myself a little similar to him... As I like having complete control over my music, and I write ALL The instrument parts and ALL The lyrical parts.]
IF YOU WISH TO DO EVERYTHING YOURSELF, BE PREPARED FOR ALL OF THE CRITICISM AS WELL AS THE PRAISE. BEN PARKER SAID IT BEST..."WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY!"
2. What was your favorite memory with Iced Earth?
THE PEOPLE THAT I MET ON THE ROAD AND DOING THE RECORDS.
3. What was your favorite memory as being a cop?
THE PEOPLE THAT I WORK WITH.
4. I realized you got a lot of backlash from certain fans... Although, I've always believed in you, and felt that, you were even GREATER to leave something like Iced Earth behind, to pursue something you've had your heart set on for a long time..
The question being... Did some of the fans' backlash hurt you emotionally in any kind of way? Like how they could be so two-faced as to love you one minute, and to dislike you the next, for pursuing something that was near and dear to your heart?
WELL...I AM STILL HUMAN SO, IN SOME WAYS I FELT THAT SOME COMMENTS WERE A LITTLE PERSONAL. THEN AGAIN, I UNDERSTAND THAT ON SOME LEVELS PEOPLE GET ATTACHED TO CERTAIN THINGS AND DON'T LIKE CHANGE...THEY SOMETIMES TEND TO LASH OUT...I UNDERSTAND THAT.
SOME, HOWEVER, JUST DID NOT LIKE THE PROFESSION I CHOSE. THOSE PEOPLE CAN TAKE THEIR OPINIONS SOMEWHERE ELSE...CAUSE I DON'T REALLY CARE WHAT THAT THINK AFTER THAT.
5. What was the deciding factor, in making the choice to join Pyramaze?
I THINK THAT THE MUSIC SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. I REALLY LIKE THE COMPOSITION THAT MICHAEL HAS CREATED AND THE MUSICIANSHIP FROM EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. THAT, AND THE FACT, THEY ARE WILLING TO WORK WITH ME IN REFERENCE TO MY CAREER.
6. Haha, I realize this might be an odd question, however... What was it like cutting all of your hair off? Was it a hard decision to make, or was it just something that you knew should, or had to be done?
WELL...I NEW THAT IT HAD TO BE DONE...IT WAS A BIT HARD BECAUSE I HAD GROWN RATHER ATTACHED TO IT...LITERALLY.
7. If Jon Schaffer was interested in doing some work with you, would you ever consider working with him again?
I THINK THAT JON AND I ARE COOL...I JUST DON'T KNOW THAT THAT WOULD BE AN OPTION.
These next three questions are about your voice:
8. How did you start to get into singing? Did you ever take lessons, or was it a natural talent?
I HAVE TAKEN LESSONS...I BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WHO SERIOUSLY PURSUES SINGING SHOULD DO SO.
9. How have you worked to make it even more amazing over the years?
I THINK THAT AS YOU ACTUALLY USE YOUR INSTRUMENT YOU LEARN WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN'T DO WITH IT. KNOWING YOU LIMITATIONS ALLOWS YOU TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES IN HOW YOU PRESENT MATERIAL.
10. What do you do to maintain it's unmistakable uniqueness, while making it better and better as the years pass, and have passed?
SEE ABOVE...
11. In your own words, and thoughts... What does musical success mean to you, and what does music as a whole, do for you?
IF YOU MEASURED YOUR MUSICAL SUCCESS ON HOW MUCH MONEY YOU MADE...THERE WOULD BE A LOT OF UNHAPPY MUSICIANS WALKIN' AROUND. JUST ENJOY MUSIC, FOR THE MUSIC...DON'T ALLOW YOURSELF TO HAVE VISIONS OF "AMERICAN IDOL" OR "ROCKSTAR-WHATEVER" DANCING THROUGH YOUR HEAD. IT JUST AIN'T THAT WAY.
12. What are your loves and hates about music in general, as well as the music industry?
SEE ABOVE...
13. How is working with Pyramaze different from working with Iced Earth? What are the pros and cons? I would never ask you to decide on who you like working with more, however I will ask, did you at least love working with both? Considering you stay true to who you are, I'm guessing that you'd HAVE to love people and what you're working with, in order to do it. But I'd love to hear your answer.
BEING IN ICED EARTH WAS GREAT...I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES. I HAVE NOT REALLY BEEN ABLE TO CREATE THAT KIND OF CONNECTION WITH THE PYRADUDES YET...MOSTLY BECAUSE OF DISTANCE! BUT I AM ANXIOUS TO START EXPANDING THIS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BAND AND WITH IT'S LEAGUE OF METAL WARRIORS.
