There has been a lack of updates recently because both Ruari and I have been at college, my internet isn't working properly and now Ruari is away to Florida (if there are any Floridians kicking about feel free to hunt him down and capture him.)
Anyway I'm trying to get my internet to work long anough for me to post things and I'm still waiting for people to send the questions back. Neither Ruari or I have run a website before so we're just learning the ropes so give us a wee while to settle in.
Jay x
p.s. a kind Anon pointed out that there are spelling mistakes in some of the posts, just so you all know I'm Dyslexic so it's not as if I can help it.
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Friday, 10 September 2010
Just so you know what's happening
We officially have a custom domain (http://www.headfirstblogzine.co.uk) and I'm currently trying to get my simple little mind round how to upload icons and logos and such. I know we've promised lots of interviews and only have one up so far but we've sent the questions away and are just awaiting replies. Please stick about cos they're sure to be up soon.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Two more interviews confirmed!
While the site was down we got two more interviews confirmed from FranKo and Pearl from Pearl and The Puppets. Let's all squee on three, ready? 1...2...3
Again questions for anyone can be left in a comment anywhere on the site.
(yep, that totally is the guy from the BT adverts)
Again questions for anyone can be left in a comment anywhere on the site.
(yep, that totally is the guy from the BT adverts)
Sorry guys!!
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
And another interview confirmed!
This time with the Tolkien-obsessed Finnish metallers Battlelore!
Currently working on their 6th album, I'm ecstatic to say that they've accepted my plead for an interview! (You can tell I'm a fan can't you?)
Currently working on their 6th album, I'm ecstatic to say that they've accepted my plead for an interview! (You can tell I'm a fan can't you?)
Yet another confirmed interview!
Fellow Scots Hip Parade have just agreed to an interview. Please leave ay questions for the guys in a comment and be sure to check out their MySpace. Stay Hip!
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
We have a new addition to the Head First family!
Another two interviews confirmed!!
Whoah! These interviews are stacking up fast eh? The latest beauties to agree to an interview are the fantastic Dave Brown who plays Bollo in The Mighty Boosh and the brilliant guys from The Hoosiers. Questions for both can be left in a comment.
Monday, 30 August 2010
Dream Aria Interview
For our very first ever I had the pleasure to put some questions to Don Stagg, keyboardist and composer of Canadian metallers Dream Aria, about the band and their work so far and I have to say it couldn't have been nicer. We were even incredibly lucky enough to get a brand new song from the band all to ourselves!
Dream Aria
Ann Burstyn - vocals
Don Stagg - keyboards
Garry Flint - drums
Jon Casselman - bass guitar
Why the name "Dream Aria"?
Well a dream is a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep, and involuntary vision occurring to a person when awake. A vision voluntarily indulged in while awake; daydream; reverie something of an unreal beauty, charm, or excellence. An aria is a lyric song for a solo vice with orchestral accompaniment,generally expressing intense emotion; found in a opera, Arioso Short, aria-like passage.
Cantata: Vocal genre for solo singers, chorus and instrumentalists based on a lyric or dramatic poetic narrative.
What's the best thing about getting to make music?
I enjoy the creative aspect to writing music and the challenge as well working with allot of great and talented musicians
What was it like getting to record your own songs?
I may write a song on the piano and then color it with synths and then add then other musicians to add there creative juices, so every song is a different journey
with joys and disappointments and fulfillments .
What's the strangest experience you've had involving your fans?
Sorry, nothing too strange
If you had to look 5 years ahead, where do you see yourselves?
I would like to be touring and having a record label
What would be the dream achievement for the band?
Hit records , large concerts
How do you deal with downtime during tours or performances?
I take 2-3 weeks off a year and I usually go to Cuba,Mexico or somewhere else that is hot.
What's your favourite song to play live & why?
I really enjoy Flower Duet, we had a couple hundred fans singing away with us plus I am looking forward to playing Fallen Angel and Winter Storm
Dream Aria's album Transcend is now available for download on itunes, go buy it!
Dream Aria
Ann Burstyn - vocals
Don Stagg - keyboards
Garry Flint - drums
Jon Casselman - bass guitar
Why the name "Dream Aria"?
Well a dream is a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep, and involuntary vision occurring to a person when awake. A vision voluntarily indulged in while awake; daydream; reverie something of an unreal beauty, charm, or excellence. An aria is a lyric song for a solo vice with orchestral accompaniment,generally expressing intense emotion; found in a opera, Arioso Short, aria-like passage.
Cantata: Vocal genre for solo singers, chorus and instrumentalists based on a lyric or dramatic poetic narrative.
What's the best thing about getting to make music?
I enjoy the creative aspect to writing music and the challenge as well working with allot of great and talented musicians
What was it like getting to record your own songs?
I may write a song on the piano and then color it with synths and then add then other musicians to add there creative juices, so every song is a different journey
with joys and disappointments and fulfillments .
What's the strangest experience you've had involving your fans?
Sorry, nothing too strange
If you had to look 5 years ahead, where do you see yourselves?
I would like to be touring and having a record label
What would be the dream achievement for the band?
Hit records , large concerts
How do you deal with downtime during tours or performances?
I take 2-3 weeks off a year and I usually go to Cuba,Mexico or somewhere else that is hot.
What's your favourite song to play live & why?
I really enjoy Flower Duet, we had a couple hundred fans singing away with us plus I am looking forward to playing Fallen Angel and Winter Storm
Dream Aria's album Transcend is now available for download on itunes, go buy it!
Another interview confirmed!
Yes, things are moving pretty fast for this up-and -coming young blogzine!. We have another interview confirmed with Canadian symphonic rockers Dream Aria! (Myspace)
With their great new video hot off the presses, the band are starting to make big noises in the symph-metal scene both in their home turf and internationally. So if you have any questions you'd like to ask them, feel free to send away.
Ruari
With their great new video hot off the presses, the band are starting to make big noises in the symph-metal scene both in their home turf and internationally. So if you have any questions you'd like to ask them, feel free to send away.
Ruari
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