Linda Ferreira
09/16/09, 10:04 AM
The following is a mini interview of generic questions that we posed to all bands that wanted to answer:
Breathe Electric - (Grant Harris) [myspace] (http://www.myspace.com/breatheelectric) [ap.net profile (http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?l=5378)]
1. How did you get your band name?
A friend of mine and myself brainstormed ideas of band names we thought were catchy but also described the music. This all went on a couple years ago when the band was nothing more than a fun side project.
2. How did this band get started?
I was in another band and began writing my own songs and making music on my computer. It started just as a fun outlet for me, and soon after putting the music online, I received a great response and decided to pursue it full time.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
Too many bands have influenced my writing to name. I enjoy all different types and genres though. Some of my favorites include Ben Folds, Daft Punk, and Alphabeat.
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
It'd have to be someone like Michael Jackson... how ridiculous would it be to say you toured with MJ?
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
A panda. More to love.
6. Why should people listen to your band?
People should give my band a shot because I feel its not what people think it is. People see the genre BE is in and go into it with a stigma attached. I urge everyone to go listen with an open mind and listen to the actual songs. It’s fun music, a fun live show, and just an overall good time.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
"The Average." It would probably be the easiest song on the game haha
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
Haha, I'd have to thank the typical people and wonder who paid off the committee for me.
10. Memorable tour experience?
It'd have to be the first time I saw a big line outside waiting to get into the show to see us play.
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
I check AP.net daily. I think it’s a great music community and has really helped give a lot of great bands the exposure they deserve. It’s also a great site to stay updated with what’s going on in the music world.
12. What is your favorite song to play?
"The Average" gets the best crowd response which is always a great time, but we're really starting to enjoy playing "Let Go."
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
Anywhere tropical I'll take.
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
The Beatles, Michael Jackson, The Carpenters, Blink 182, Chumbawumba, and that "Proud to be an American" song. I probably heard that song around 5000 times throughout my childhood..
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
I think it would be great to be able to fly. It sounds dumb and unoriginal, but how cool would it be?
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
Not in the slightest. There's so much I'd like to accomplish still and I'm not sure if I'll ever feel like I've "made it."
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
I'm an extremely stressed out person... all of the time.
18. What's your favorite holiday?
I'm not a big fan of holidays. If I had to pick one I think my favorite would be Tree Day (is that a holiday?) Trees don't get enough credit.
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy doing nothing a lot of the time, I'm a home body when I'm not on tour so most of the time you can find me around my house.
Breathe Electric - (Grant Harris) [myspace] (http://www.myspace.com/breatheelectric) [ap.net profile (http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?l=5378)]
1. How did you get your band name?
A friend of mine and myself brainstormed ideas of band names we thought were catchy but also described the music. This all went on a couple years ago when the band was nothing more than a fun side project.
2. How did this band get started?
I was in another band and began writing my own songs and making music on my computer. It started just as a fun outlet for me, and soon after putting the music online, I received a great response and decided to pursue it full time.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
Too many bands have influenced my writing to name. I enjoy all different types and genres though. Some of my favorites include Ben Folds, Daft Punk, and Alphabeat.
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
It'd have to be someone like Michael Jackson... how ridiculous would it be to say you toured with MJ?
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
A panda. More to love.
6. Why should people listen to your band?
People should give my band a shot because I feel its not what people think it is. People see the genre BE is in and go into it with a stigma attached. I urge everyone to go listen with an open mind and listen to the actual songs. It’s fun music, a fun live show, and just an overall good time.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
"The Average." It would probably be the easiest song on the game haha
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
Haha, I'd have to thank the typical people and wonder who paid off the committee for me.
10. Memorable tour experience?
It'd have to be the first time I saw a big line outside waiting to get into the show to see us play.
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
I check AP.net daily. I think it’s a great music community and has really helped give a lot of great bands the exposure they deserve. It’s also a great site to stay updated with what’s going on in the music world.
12. What is your favorite song to play?
"The Average" gets the best crowd response which is always a great time, but we're really starting to enjoy playing "Let Go."
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
Anywhere tropical I'll take.
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
The Beatles, Michael Jackson, The Carpenters, Blink 182, Chumbawumba, and that "Proud to be an American" song. I probably heard that song around 5000 times throughout my childhood..
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
I think it would be great to be able to fly. It sounds dumb and unoriginal, but how cool would it be?
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
Not in the slightest. There's so much I'd like to accomplish still and I'm not sure if I'll ever feel like I've "made it."
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
I'm an extremely stressed out person... all of the time.
18. What's your favorite holiday?
I'm not a big fan of holidays. If I had to pick one I think my favorite would be Tree Day (is that a holiday?) Trees don't get enough credit.
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy doing nothing a lot of the time, I'm a home body when I'm not on tour so most of the time you can find me around my house.