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jilted
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:21 am |
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General Posts: 1007Location: Atomic WastelandJoined: Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:26 am
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i remember LH saying a tattoo from catalogue isn't cool and for him it needs to have meaning
apart from tattoos his skull ring means "remember you will die" quote
their new big rings that Liam has on his right hand has a Lion engraved, his zodiac
shit, another cool tattoo
what the fuck with this Amy Winehouse tattoo style? a new fashion? never mind, I like it!
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:35 pm |
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General Posts: 6549Joined: Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:44 am
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Maxim chats about some things here:
Code: http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/05/the_prodigy.php
Quote: » EXPRESS: "Invaders Must Die" is the first album since "The Fat of the Land" to feature you, Howlett and Flint all working together. What was the recording process for this album like, and how was it different from recording your previous works? » REALITY: In a way, it was different, because we were open-minded about everything. Whereas before time in the studio was quite strict — I suppose Liam was quite adamant about how he did things, quite set in the way that things happened — this time, there was a lot of freedom, a lot of, "Let's keep an open mind, let's put all our ideas out there. Don't be holding anything in, because if you're going to be ridiculed, just be ridiculed." So we just laid all our ideas out there, and there was no fear or anything; we were quite open with each other.
And the openness brought more experimentation, and doing different things with more melodies and pushing ourselves a little bit further. Our style is quite rough, but I wanted to push myself a little bit further and do something a bit more melodic — such as doing "Omen" — and incorporating a few more vocal ranges into my style — such as on "Colours" — and we were all just trying.
But one of the downpoints was, we kind of introduced a couple of guitar riffs and we were trying to write songs and hooks and melodies; we were trying to create the songs before we could create the music, and that was totally against everything we did previously. We always did music, then the idea of lyrics on top of the music, so we went through a period of four to five months quite dry. There was a lack of inspiration and creativity, and getting a bit frustrated with ourselves because we were going through this period, and it wasn't until we created "Warrior's Dance" — that we wrote for a festival in the U.K. celebrating 20 years of acid and house — and said, "Let's write a track knowing how we write a track." And once we created that track, I think that made all of us realize, "Oh, wait a minute, this is what we used to do anyway, so forget about all that stuff with guitar riffs and so forth, that isn't what we do — this is what we do." And once we took tat step, the album kind of came together quite quickly.
» EXPRESS: It's been a few years since "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned" came out. Did you guys feel like you had something to prove with "Invaders Must Die," and if so, what was it? » REALITY: The ideas were open-minded, but obviously we knew what we wanted to create, and we weren't going to leave the studio until it reached every point we wanted it to reach. We didn't want the album to be substandard; we wanted it to be more like, "Wow, that's a track." That's our goal — we knew we weren't leaving that studio until we cold hold up heads up high and say, "This is what The Prodigy is about." And we have a lot to prove, and we believe we have a lot more to give. We weren't washed up, we weren't finished. We still kick it onstage, we still got something to give and deliver, and we weren't leaving that studio until we delivered that album.
We've always got the same ethics and beliefs, and nothing really changes with us. The music evolves and changes, and personally we evolve and change, as well, but it is all about energy and bringing upfront music, an upfront sound and a sound which is undeniable. You come to a show and you cannot go to the bar, stop by and buy a couple o drinks, because we're onstage. You have to put your drink down and you have to listen, you have to watch, this is your chance to watch. You get your beer at the bar after.
» EXPRESS: What do you think it is about the band that makes The Prodigy so exciting to watch onstage? Do you think each band member works as an individual entity, or do you think it's the group dynamic that appeals to people? » REALITY: I think the reason why this band works so well is because we all are quite strong personalities, individually. And I don't know why it works onstage, but it does, and I can't really pinpoint what works onstage and what doesn't, but it's the energy of what we create onstage that just like sparks something off.
And we've got the power of the music, as well, behind us. We all consider ourselves quite strong personalities, and our personalities come out. And I think people can feed off that energy and our personalities and the energy we throw out. So yeah, like I said, I can't really pinpoint what it is, what makes us click, but it just works — and sometimes when things work, you shouldn't really question them.
» EXPRESS: So you've been mentioning two things — first, that the band really enjoyed their time in the studio recording this latest album, and second, that you guys also revel in your live performances. What do you think is most important to The Prodigy at the end of the day — the recordings or the performances? » REALITY: I can probably speak for everybody: It's all about performance. It's all about the end product, being onstage and finishing that music and performing it onstage.
I mean, there is for me as well … another stage where it's like, once you've recorded an album and you finished it, right when you've just mastered it and you've got that CD in your hand and you put it in your car and you're driving somewhere for an hour or whatever, and you put up your music as loud as you want it — that's such a good feeling, blaring it, you know.
That stage there and performing onstage, that's what I'm about, really — everything else is a part of it and it goes hand-in-hand with the business, so to speak; talking to you and talking about the music, that's an important part. That's the reason why I'm talking to you about it, because not only do you want to talk about it, but I want to portray the music and the band in the right way. That's how important it is to us. We want people to understand what the band is and we want to portray the band in the right way, and my personality in the right way, and it's all quite important — but the main thing is being onstage.
» EXPRESS: So you just released "Invaders Must Die" and you're currently touring with numerous sold-out dates — what's next? » REALITY: We haven't really been anywhere with this album, and we can't wait to come to America and bring this album over there. And that's the forefront of our mind at the moment — touring this album and letting people hear it worldwide.
But as far as long-term plans go, as a band, we don't really think long-term, you know. All we think of is the next show, and that is our focus. Two weeks is as far ahead as we think, and once we conquer that, then we'll move on. I think we're true believers in that we live in the now — what we experience in the moment now and enjoying what the band is about now, not what's going to be in two years' time, because it's kind of like if you're focusing on two years' time, then you're not enjoying the moment you're in now. You're caught up in what you're doing in two years. So it's all about where we are now, really, and relishing and enjoying that fact, and that we get to be together around the album.
» 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW; Mon., May 18, 7 p.m., sold out; (202) 265-0930. (U Street-Cardozo)
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gava
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:56 pm |
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Moderator Posts: 2661Location: Zagreb, CroatiaJoined: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:15 am
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Enjoyed reading this coz i really like the way Maxim thinks and speaks,he should definitely do it more often, thx H for this 1
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ingiprodigy
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:05 pm |
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Sergeant Posts: 403Location: Iceland, HofnJoined: Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:23 am
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gava wrote: Enjoyed reading this coz i really like the way Maxim thinks and speaks,he should definitely do it more often, thx H for this 1 
Yeah thats right! Liam and keith always talk to much in interviews that maxim dont have the change to speak as he should IMO
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Prodigy Chick 95
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 2:15 am |
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Grunt Posts: 5Location: New YorkJoined: Thu May 21, 2009 1:29 am
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warrior wrote: Otis P Jivefunk wrote: *PinHead* wrote: Vicen wrote: lol at liam with a fish tattooed on the back of his hand. Ooooh yeah! WTF has he done?... fink thats bad? chek out the mullet on this one http://www.muzu.tv/theprodigy/prodigy-music-video/64306
lololol!!! Poor Liam!
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:02 pm |
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General Posts: 2881Location: ESTJoined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:30 pm
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New interview with Boston magazine.
Quote: The past decade seems like one long tour, says techno punk-rocker Liam Howlett of the Prodigy. After hits like "Firestarter" and "Smack My [expletive] Up," the Prodigy's fifth and newest album, "Invaders Must Die," topped the UK charts and brought '90s rave veterans Howlett, Keith Flint, and Maxim Reality sold-out shows throughout the European leg of their world tour. Howlett talked to us last week from his London studio ahead of a tour that brings the Prodigy to the House of Blues tomorrow night.
Q. What makes this tour different from your past ones?
A. This is the first time we are bringing this record to America. Our fans have purchased our record and now they have the chance to hear it live. When we started this record, we had certain criteria in mind. We learned that we had to fulfill what we wanted to do, which is record something we can play live from beginning to end that carried on all the excitement of the band. We didn't want to record just only a studio album but something that comes alive on stage.
Q. How was it recording with Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters for this album?
A. Dave is a great guy, and we knew him since the Foos first started, and he came to hang out with us when we were playing at a festival together. . . . I am a beat fan, so no one like me is going to put down that opportunity. It was totally natural for us to work with each other, and it was totally spontaneous.
Q. Are there any band traditions that have managed to stick around?
A. One thing we tend to do is we like to arrive really late and be in a bit of a rush and then jump right on stage - no bear hugs or big routine. We arrive at the same time and then just rock it.
Q. How have you guys grown as a band since the early '90s?
A. Not at all. The same ethics that we stood behind then are what we stand behind now. We will never change. It is the way we are; we don't feel like we are a band that has to mature.
Code: http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/05/19/they_still_rave_on
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Otis P Jivefunk
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 4:25 pm |
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General Posts: 1780Location: EnglandJoined: Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:06 pm
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I like that last quote that they don't feel like a band that has to mature. Good, I like how strong minded they are and how their latest album is full of energy and shows no age or maturing. This is how I hope they'll always be, and they have just confirmed it...
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Harbinger
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 6:14 am |
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General Posts: 6549Joined: Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:44 am
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Code: http://www.ocweekly.com/2009-05-21/music/the-prodigy Code: http://www.bostonmusicspotlight.com/article.php?id=2210
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