George

                                                                                               Name: George Niculescu

                                                                         Age: 23

                                                                                                Place: Missisauga

                                                                                                Sign: Capricorn 

                                                                                                Instrument: Guitar and Lead Vocals

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Question & Answers

What would you say your band is about?

        I would say that it's about getting what you really want to get done in life done, no excuses. About speaking the truth to everyone around you rather than settling for artificialness, trying to live outside of the norm, thinking about ways to break all the boundaries you've set up in your life, and once you establish new ones, break those too.    

Most importantly...not being afraid to be who I really am anymore...no matter what the consequences.

What is the origin of your band's name?

        It came from Ernest Hemingway having shot himself with a shotgun to the head.  The Hemingway Solution tries to employ a simple...'let's do it, or die trying' mentality. 

What inspired you to form your band?

        Realizing this is what I need to do with my life. 

What are your main influences for music?

        Guns and Roses, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Radiohead, U2, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Etc...

How would you describe your sound?

        Melodic rock.... Really soft to really loud, all over the map in terms of rock genre's...cause all our influences are so diverse.  

What qualities would you say distinguishes your band from the rest of the indie rock scene here in Toronto?

        I'd like to think that we're among the  few Indie bands who can write radio friendly music (music that connects to most people rather than just a few).

What are your songs about?  Where do you get the inspiration for them?

        My song's are about...what's happening in my life that bugs me enough to make me want to pick up a guitar. 

How do your songs come together?  Who is the songwriter of the group?

        Everyone is a songwriter in their own rite in this band.

Who writes the lyrics?

        Dave and I mainly do, but Ray and Pete help out all the time.

What should the audience expect when they see the band live?

        Crazy energy.......that's it really...really intense vibes .

What's the hottest song you perform live? Why?

        One day......it's loud, simple, and totally raw, and it's really easy to play.

If you could play with any musical artist, alive or dead, who would it be?

        Hmm...maybe Jimi Hendrix, or Billy Corgan.... Jimi Hendrix 'cause he was so fluid on guitar... He floored me with how free he became when he played... He really found his sound...and showed it to the world with an unparalleled ease, every time he played. 

        Billy Corgan because I can really relate to his personality...he's a shy guy.....a pendulum at times...and likes to pull out of the norm with new age twists on tried and tested ideas..

Who is your favorite local Indie band? Why?

        I haven't really been checking out the local Indie scene that much lately...I liked this one band...but I can't remember their name.

What do you do outside of the band?

        I travel the auto shows working as a detailer on occasion.  Also work out a lot. And not much else as of this moment.  All my efforts go to the band right now.

Where do you see the band 5 years from now?

        I'm not sure where we'll be. I'm just sure of where I want to be.

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