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Jabrriel Cole Floating Widget Q. Does Floating Widget have any recordings out or coming out? Can you tell us about the name, release, tour, expierience while recording it, etc? We do currently have a 15 track highly produced demo cd. Initially we were going to release a 5 track EP, but couldn't be chuffed. We recorded 5 tracks at Satellite studio with Darren Halifax, nice studio, lotsa $$$, average recording. 7 other tracks on the cd where done at a studio in the hills somewhere for like $100 in about 4 hours!! we where very happy with that actually. We also had a few live tracks laying around, so we chucked a couple of them on the cd. We have no major intention of releasing the cd, though anyone wanting a copy for note donation, email us at: floatingwidgetoz@hotmail.com We also a few tracks available for download on the site. Q. Can you tell us a little bit about the band and its history? Has the band changed since forming? We have all been members of this band since the beginning in late 2000. We are a three piece looking to rock whenever we can!! The Band is: Jabriel - Guitar&Vox, Matty -Bass, Damo's on Drums. Q. What is the songwriting process for the band? Do you write the lyrics and music together or one first and then the other? I am the songwriter, i suppose. Usually i come with a riff or a full blown song on a good day! and the words tend to pop up in the latter stages once a melody has formed. It just happens! it's probably a little more complex than it seems, the fella's know what to do, so that makes it easier sometimes. Q. When playing live shows, is it important to make every show a spectacle or does it just happen naturally. Do you feed off the crowd's reaction or do you try to create a reaction? For us, it's all about music. We definatley feed off crowd reaction! it motivates us to actually give a shit and try that little bit harder when we play our tunes. I personally would much rather conserve my energy and use it in my music, than jump around lookin like a drowned monkey. Q. Is there a story behind the name Floating Widget? A friend of mine come up with it! The name "Floating Widget" originates from the depths of dark beer! The "Floating Widget" can be found in Guinness & Kilkenny cans and resembles a ping pong ball. The purpose of the "Floating Widget" is to release anti-oxidants once the beer can is cracked, allowing the enormous head of froth to be created upon the beer's liquid form. Q. There is a lot of interest in Perth bands and Perth music at the moment, do you think there is a particular Perth sound and is it very different from bands from the Eastern States? To be honest, the whole scene (well, most of) is a sham! It always has been and probably always will be! Its sad to see so much sucking up and fake personalities. There are bands out there that will blow many 's minds! unfortunatley, there is a big waiting list behind all those suckerfish. I'd assume that over east has the same issues, well that's my opinion. A Particular Perth sound? sure, depends on who's headlining really. Lets say Karnivool, who are an excellent band are headlining, the band before them maybe good (Head shot, Subtruck spring to mind). Then you have the next two or three slots filled with Heavy Rock Bands trying to sound good, but they aren't! It's all a Sham, trust me! Q. What bands have had the greatest influence on you and who are your favourite bands at the moment both from Perth and from elsewhere? I listened to the Beatles and Jimi when i was a kid, all the time!! In my teenage years, the Peppers, Nirvana even Michael Jackson. Now its, Jamiroquai, Sting, Foo's, Grinspoon the list could go on. Bands in Perth? Karnivool have rocked everytime! A band called Brainhorn spun me right out. Bystander, StarDiner, Zeta Theory, Imprint are all bands that deserve a look at. Beaverloop were a band that could have been huge, real huge!! Q. What is your favourite live music venue in Perth? Do you prefer small pub shows with a small audience or bigger shows with lots of people cheering you on? Lately we've had a few shows at the White Sands in Scabs, the sound system there is easily the best around town! The taipan used to be pretty good until it died. Big shows always win, hands down! small one's are still fun, but as Tori Amos says "it's gotta be big". Q. Do you have any gigs coming up that you would like more people to come along to? Yes, all of them!! check X-press every Thursday!! Interview by Justin For more information visit the official Floating Widget website. |
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