Questions and Answers

James

Q: Which two bands, one current, one defunct, would you go to see given the choice? Would you go and see DT’? – Martin Best

A: The two bands I would love to go see are: The original Pink Floyd with Roger Waters, and Rush because every time I’ve seen this band they never cease to amaze me with their tightness, light show, and sonic value. You can’t help but notice seasoned veterans at their craft.

Q: Several band members have either had some classical training or cited classical music as an influence – are there any specific composers who have been important to you or the band as a whole? – Oliver Roads

A: Some composers that have influenced me are: Verdi, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart. Today’s artists are: everything from Rush and Pink Floyd to Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Journey etc.

Q: When can we expect a new live video? What about the “Uncovered” gig? – Jonathan Scutt

A: We might release another live video sometime during our next world tour. We’ll have to wait and see. The material from the ‘uncovered’ gig is on the back burner for now, and if at some point in the future we feel it’s the right time, then we’ll release a few more tracks from that night.

Q: Is there a chance that anything else from the “Uncovered” show being released in the future, maybe as B-sides or bonus tracks? Will ‘Tears’ ever be released elsewhere other than the limited bonus CD in Japan? – Matt Teiper

A: I would love to see ‘Tears’ released world-wide. So all of our fans can have our version of this song. Bug the record company, if enough of you do this, maybe we can make this become a reality.

Q: Have you any intentions in recording ‘Oh Holy Night’ as a future B-side, or for a various artists Christmas album? – Matt Teiper

A: If we can, we hope to fit it into our recording schedule of our next CD. Then have it on one of the Christmas CDs with various other artists.

Q: What are the lyrics that you sing at the end of “Pull Me Under”? And is there a chance of you singing a duet with Tori Amos, as I know you are a fan of hers? – Mark Garratt

A: The lyrics I sing at the end of ‘Pull Me Under’ are: “Oh that this too, too solid flesh would melt.” I would LOVE to sing a duet with Tori. She is an incredibly talented pianist, singer and lyricist needless to say a great composer. Once again, if all you fans out there got together and let her camp know, that you as well as myself, would like to see Tori and I do a duet together.

That’s all for now. Take care and I’ll speak to you people in the near future. James

P.S. The material for the new CD, is sounding great. See ya.

Derek

Q: Which two bands, one current, one defunct, would you go to see given the choice? Would you go and see DT? – Martin Best

A: I’d see the old Van Halen with Dave Lee Roth, and I’d love to go see Aerosmith. I would not go and see the old DT.

Q: How long do you usually devote to preparation for a full tour? – Alan Muirden

A: Hopefully, we will spend a lot more time this year in preparation for the tour, than the last tour.

Q: Several band members have either had some classical training or cited classical music as an influence – are there any specific composers who have been important to you as a whole? – Oliver Roads

A: I started off studying classical at 5 years old, Bach and Mozart were influences.

Q: Is there a chance that anything else from the “Uncovered” show being released in the future, maybe as B-sides or bonus tracks? Will ‘Tears’ ever be released elsewhere other than the limited bonus CD in Japan? – Matt Teiper

A: I have heard rumours that a couple of bonus tracks will be released, Tears included.

Q: Have you any intentions in recording ‘Oh Holy Night’ as a future B-side, or for a various artists Christmas album? – Matt Teiper

A: We almost did it last year, but I could totally see us doing it in the future. It’s a good song.