Outstanding. Yes it sucks it cost money to tour here. But you can make millions if you get promoted right and have the right music. It does suck for new bands or bands who are not U2.
If Front wanted to really tour here, they would A. Make new fucking CD. and B. Have their label pay for it.
Ok now showing my age, but saw them back in the 80s when they were really ripping it up. and remember when they signed with Wax Trax when they really got it going in the US. But what Patrick said is true. they are both a visual and audio experience. Few bands can compare. If you ever see the Chemical Brothers live, you will know what it means to have a mind bending experience to the music.
Great interview. Have not seen them in a long time. Keep it going F242!!!
It's cost $700.00 per person now. Project Pitchfork was set to tour until their visa's expired once paper work cleared. So that's pretty unfair or bad timing. American bands have money, so it's no problem to tour the world.
Yes, I experienced a lot of German industrial bands that came here in America and from Europe. Since 911, bands stop coming here, again like what Codeny's stated, that it cut bands off because there was no one to work with agents to start a tour. Metropolis Records had this problem.
Introduced to Front 242 live Lollapalooza 93',what an experience! Brilliant and unique manipulators of sounds, their music evokes bi polar like emotions. For me their sound was liberating, a cool powerfully different music experience. Glad they made their way to the states, even though it was a pain in their ass. Paid off I think, they picked up many fans like me. Seeing them live, or with headphones, is the best way to expericience Front 242.
Me too. They came to Lollapalooza in Vancouver (1993) and I had no idea who they were. Man what an experience. Been a massive fan of theirs ever since.
Same here Rip. I had heard of them, but never heard their muzik until Lollapalooza, and saw them twice after that. And like you, they made a huge fan of myself too. I agree about the live/headphone concept too. They just aren't background muzik, and when live and loud, they bring us to a whole different level. And in my opinion, though many try, no one has been able to compare - they are all their own and brilliant too.
very interesting, great insight on the culture of Germany and Europe trying to play here in the states. very helpful in understanding future problems with getting great bands over here. excellent piece of video.
I love this group, and damm..his command of English is excellent. He's speaks better English than some people I know. Plus, gotta give him mad props for the judicious use of the "F-bomb"
No you didn't make an error, it was an ok show, not as active, but I think it depends on the crowd. Lots of new people who didn't know how to re-act to the material.
I was thinking "I hope I didnt make an error by missing "Pulse" in the US because I heard they may not return, and I would be excstatic to see them again. Closest I've come is the "Catch the Men" DVD and of course it's just not the same, though an excellent video.
I bet though that a lot of people who aren't fans are a bit confused. People either get 242 or they dont. No in betweens. One reason I love them, they refuse to sell out, and still truckin after all these yrs.
Interesting interview. How many more times would Front 242 have played in the US if we didn't have so many barriers? Anyways, it was a dream to see them in San Diego. They were really nice to pose for photos and talk with fans after the show.
I SAW THESE MONKEYS LIVE not too long ago, fall 2005 if i recall in toronto. fucking amazing energy at their show. very good informative interview, hope to see more! inspiring too :DDDD:D:D
Outstanding. Yes it sucks it cost money to tour here. But you can make millions if you get promoted right and have the right music. It does suck for new bands or bands who are not U2.
If Front wanted to really tour here, they would A. Make new fucking CD. and B. Have their label pay for it.
lavbo0321 1 year ago
Ok now showing my age, but saw them back in the 80s when they were really ripping it up. and remember when they signed with Wax Trax when they really got it going in the US. But what Patrick said is true. they are both a visual and audio experience. Few bands can compare. If you ever see the Chemical Brothers live, you will know what it means to have a mind bending experience to the music.
Great interview. Have not seen them in a long time. Keep it going F242!!!
chuckmcnabb1970 2 years ago
It's cost $700.00 per person now. Project Pitchfork was set to tour until their visa's expired once paper work cleared. So that's pretty unfair or bad timing. American bands have money, so it's no problem to tour the world.
kikaijin 4 years ago
now that the dollar is worth nothing they should be able to come to america easilly once they transfer their euros to dollars.
synthpopclassics 3 years ago 2
Yes, I experienced a lot of German industrial bands that came here in America and from Europe. Since 911, bands stop coming here, again like what Codeny's stated, that it cut bands off because there was no one to work with agents to start a tour. Metropolis Records had this problem.
kikaijin 4 years ago
Excellent. Thank you.
galacticbeat 4 years ago
I saw them at roskilde festival 2006 and they rocked the tent big time
on of the best gigs that year next was roger waters but thats a diffrent style of music but cool too
Biyoung 4 years ago
Very good interview with patrick, really smart technical guy.
padams24 4 years ago
Ok! any cool bands from South Africa? Post on Youtube.
kikaijin 5 years ago
Introduced to Front 242 live Lollapalooza 93',what an experience! Brilliant and unique manipulators of sounds, their music evokes bi polar like emotions. For me their sound was liberating, a cool powerfully different music experience. Glad they made their way to the states, even though it was a pain in their ass. Paid off I think, they picked up many fans like me. Seeing them live, or with headphones, is the best way to expericience Front 242.
RipUaNew1 5 years ago
Yes, I went to that tour too, it was a hot day and I got sqwert down with a fire hose at the front of the stage.
The sound was new to a huge crowd but of course I knew the songs and people kept looking at me.
kikaijin 5 years ago
Me too. They came to Lollapalooza in Vancouver (1993) and I had no idea who they were. Man what an experience. Been a massive fan of theirs ever since.
kneebar1000 4 years ago
Same here Rip. I had heard of them, but never heard their muzik until Lollapalooza, and saw them twice after that. And like you, they made a huge fan of myself too. I agree about the live/headphone concept too. They just aren't background muzik, and when live and loud, they bring us to a whole different level. And in my opinion, though many try, no one has been able to compare - they are all their own and brilliant too.
Richie
doshia78 4 years ago
very interesting, great insight on the culture of Germany and Europe trying to play here in the states. very helpful in understanding future problems with getting great bands over here. excellent piece of video.
noizyme 5 years ago
I love this group, and damm..his command of English is excellent. He's speaks better English than some people I know. Plus, gotta give him mad props for the judicious use of the "F-bomb"
firemancarl 5 years ago
Yeah! Belgium reprezent!
PeterDwergenzaad 5 years ago
Great interview! Saw them 3 times in the 90's but missed them this last year. Hope I didn't make a huge error! Anyway, thenks for that in-view!
doshia78 5 years ago
No you didn't make an error, it was an ok show, not as active, but I think it depends on the crowd. Lots of new people who didn't know how to re-act to the material.
kikaijin 5 years ago
Kik,
I was thinking "I hope I didnt make an error by missing "Pulse" in the US because I heard they may not return, and I would be excstatic to see them again. Closest I've come is the "Catch the Men" DVD and of course it's just not the same, though an excellent video.
I bet though that a lot of people who aren't fans are a bit confused. People either get 242 or they dont. No in betweens. One reason I love them, they refuse to sell out, and still truckin after all these yrs.
Richie
doshia78 4 years ago
Great. Makes me proud to be Belgian ;) LOL
Saw them lots of times...
nvanlancker 5 years ago
I love this...
Fandanglius 5 years ago
Wow! Fucking awesome interview! Thank you SO MUCH for posting it! It really gives you a peek into the minds that go into the music.
apoptygmachic 5 years ago
Interesting interview. How many more times would Front 242 have played in the US if we didn't have so many barriers? Anyways, it was a dream to see them in San Diego. They were really nice to pose for photos and talk with fans after the show.
heidixgirl 5 years ago
very interesting, good choice of questions and some good points brought up.
blaggh 5 years ago
For the fans? Im sure they didnt charged 8k dollars to play in San Diego :p but ehh it comes around
Corpser 5 years ago
Anyway Patrick can complain about paying 4 grand for a
work permit but, hey, it's a america, we who have houses have to pay up to $7000.00 a year on property taxes.
kikaijin 5 years ago
Yeah well, I missed them two times in the 80's, I was only a kid but now I seen them like 6 times. No BOO here.
kikaijin 5 years ago
boo, just saw the metropolis plug at the end BOO!!!! still great interview. i'll go now
TerrorAgainstTerror 5 years ago
I SAW THESE MONKEYS LIVE not too long ago, fall 2005 if i recall in toronto. fucking amazing energy at their show. very good informative interview, hope to see more! inspiring too :DDDD:D:D
TerrorAgainstTerror 5 years ago
Ok it`s from 2005 ;-) Wow 4000$ just to tour in USA ... suxxx
cekay69 5 years ago
yeah i was suprised too
M1A1 5 years ago
Yeah, now that makes me want go to europe to see them.
Just to be fair.
kikaijin 5 years ago
Thank you very much vor sharing this nice peace of interview. Do you know when it was recorded ?
cekay69 5 years ago
yeah i did the interview
M1A1 5 years ago
Nice one :)
I've linked to it from my blog - http://www.mindfiltration.net/ and to your site, which doesn't appear to work :-\
WitchhunterDesign 5 years ago
Who are you? Do you work from some magazine.. Not to sound hostile.. Just wanna know if their is some magazine I can be reading that I dont know of
bobiamnot 5 years ago