BERLIN DROP
The Mic: What got this band together and started in
this business?
We, Nathan and Aaron, played instruments, and we were inspired by other bands that we saw playing at shows, and we wanted to try our hand at it. We put together a band and started cranking out the tunes.
The Mic:Who writes and produces all the material for
the band?
The main writing responsibilities are controlled by brothers Nathan and Aaron, the original members of Berlin Drop.
The Mic:The band played in front of or with any acts
our readers would
know from the Mainstream?
We have opened for Hurt (Capitol Records), as well as members of the Galactic Cowboys (Geffen Records), and we have opened for members of Danzig's band.
The Mic:Where can people access your music on the web?
http://www. myspace. com/berlindrop
The Mic:Any embarrassing moments on stage?
We played a local show where we were without vocals. The soundman thought our amps were too loud. We stopped playing after 4 or 5 songs. Not really embarrassing, just disappointing - we have had a lot of those moments.
The Mic:Any good stories you want to tell us?
All of our drummers spontaneously combust when their time is up...
The Mic:Who is the bands musical influence?
Black Sabbath
The Rolling Stones
The Misfits
The Beatles
Led Zeppelin
Metallica
Pink Floyd
The Mic:How did the band get together?
Two of the members are brothers (Aaron and Nathan). The other members have been friends, aquaintences, and now-enemies.
The Mic:What is your musical background like?
Aaron played in the school band for 2 years, and attended a few musical theory classes, however, this did not really influence his playing. He ended up being self-taught. Nathan is self-taught and practices and studies music constantly. All other musicians in the band have been self-taught.
The Mic:Any other members in your family that are
musicians?
The brothers' dad has studied music all his life and holds a Bachelor's degree in music. He is also a choir director and composer.
The Mic:What is the TOP reason why you want to play
music?
Nathan - Because it is fun and to express something.
Aaron - It keeps me busy in a creative way and allows me to focus on what my life means to me.
what's your stance on file swapping?
As long as the band agrees to the files being distributed for free promotional use, it should be allowed.
what is the process of making a cd?
We write and work on a batch of songs until we are generally happy with the way they sound. Then we go in and meticulously record the tracks, making sure all the parts are easy to work with. We play back the recording as we progress and make needed changes and additions.
how do you get the word out about your music?
Flyers for shows, word of mouth, myspace, radio promo, networking, free stuff for our street team.
how is your local responce to your music?
It gets better every day. We are always gaining new fans.
what is the farthers you have traveled for a gig?
Nashville, Tennessee.
What tune on the cd are you most proud of?
Aaron - The Witch.
Nathan - Modern Day.
Now let's break away from the tradtional band questions you get asked all the time...Let's have some fun...
1. Why do HOT chicks date ugly dudes?
They are hung like horses.
2. Why are all guys in porn movies Douche bags?
They are hung like horses.
3. When Rappers do interviews on TV, why do they always have a wall of Kung Fu movies behind them?
They are hung like... I don't know.
4. If a billionaire would come to your band and say you could play with any band..living, dead,broke up,etc.
*Who do you play with 3 bands one has to be your band...
and
*Who opens and who closes?
Cream, Led Zeppelin - with John Bonham, Berlin Drop
Berlin Drop opens, then Led Zeppelin, so they can play before Bonham gets too trashed, and then Cream can have their ego-trip finale.
Picture link -
http://viewmorepics. myspace. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=user. viewAlbums&friendID=19563417
Website link - myspace. com/berlindrop
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