Interview with:Paul Stone [pjstoney]
MUSIC
 | What do you do? What is your musical specialty? Drummer, have a keen interest in Music Tech also and producing. |
| Do you work alone or in a group? If in a group, who are the others you work with? Freelance so varies with band to band/artist |
| Is there a web address where one can listen, see, or read some of your work? |
| Please list any awards, competitions, or other acknowledgments you would like to mention. Got to see the world through music. Playing Wembley Stadium was also a highlight for me. Every drummer should experience what it's like to soundcheck their kick drum in such a place...mmmmmmmm |
| Please list discography in which you have participated. IAMX - The Alternative
Soho Dolls - Ribbed Music for the Numb Generation
Entronaut - Hatched Goat Monitor
Bonewire
Moke
Countless demos..... |
| How did you begin making music? Who introduced you? I remember being mesmerised by a tour of the new drum kit at School. After which I was on a train one day listening to the drum fills in "Easy Lover" (the song by Phil Collins and Phil Bailey). That together with "The Prisoner" by Iron Maiden off the album Number of the Beast. That sealed the deal I think. Later I got into the likes of Bruford and Bonham. |
| What was your musical education? Brunel University College, London
Music Diploma and Music Tech A - Level |
| When did you realise that making music could be a way of life for you? I think it was after that Wembley Stadium gig. |
| When do you have your most lucid moments, in the morning or night? At night |
| Have you ever awoken with a melody created from your dreams? Yes many times... Usually weird dark soundtrack type stuff |
| How do you know when a song is finished or needs no more changes? When it feels right. |
| What part of your job is your least favourite? The waiting around between soundcheck and stage time. Also weeding out the bullshitters can be quite a laborious task at times. It gets easier picking them out though. |
| How often do you practice? Not much these days although I used to a lot. I believe over practicing can be a bad thing (on your own at least). All my practicing these days comes from playing live, doing recordings or just jamming with other people. That's the best way to progress. I also believe it's just as important to bring other non musical influences of your life into your music and playing. That's where the feel comes from and what makes it individual and interesting. Anyone can play fast or tight if they practice enough but not everyone can be creative, individual or moving. That said, I do admire some technically advanced players when it's tastful, but no more so than say Phil Rudd of AC/DC and his "bum-tits". I think of it the same way as a conversation....It's better to say nothing than to talk loads of shit! |
| How do you feel right before going out on stage? Depends a lot on the gig but generally a mixture of nervousness, excitement and apprehension. The apprehension comes mostly from if there are click tracks or backing tapes involved. Not because I'm uncomfortable playing with them but more because of some bad experiences I've had. It's not easy playing along to a click track that suddenly has vocals blasting out of it for example! Usually the fault of an unfamiliar monitor engineer who's busy staring at the singers arse.... |
| Which musicians or groups have been inspiring to your career? Stevie Wonder, Led Zep, King Crimson, Iron Maiden, Melvins, Mike Patton, PJ Harvey, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Otis Redding (to name a few) |
| List three songs that are key to your life. Back in Black - AC/DC
Jive Talking - Bee Gees
I should be so lucky (Kylie Minogue)
(just the first 3 that came into my head if I'm honest) |
| What should be done to stop piracy? Art is art. The way I see it is there is no difference between a beautiful painting on your wall and a beautiful piece of music on your computer. The creator of the art should be rewarded/acknowledged in the same way as any other type of business! Unfortunately though it's inevitable that piracy of art is around and on the increase and will continue to increase so you may as well try and run with it. If there is a plus side then it's exposure and exposure will lead people to hear your music that may otherwise be unaware and if the unaware likes you enough they'll turn up to watch you play... |
| What type of music do you detest? Badly done cover versions of songs I like! |
| What time did you get up this morning? 9.15 |
| How do you sell yourself? What has been your experience with record companies and representatives? More word of mouth through people I know, etc My experience of record companies/representatives though is that it can be quite unfortunate and tiresome having to deal with people who know absolutely nothing about music let alone the music business! Ironic really. Not always I add but often. |
| What other things have you done to make a living? Delivered gas bottles, various temp office work |
| Who would you play with, without a doubt? Stevie Wonder, PJ Harvey and erm Pussy Cat Dolls so I could watch their lovely bottoms dancing everynight. |
| What advice would you give to someone starting out in the business? Have fun and be professional. |
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