Monday, 29 November 2010

PHONE INTERVIEW WITH THE CORAL!

Before deciding exactly what my double page spread will about, to show my media skills I scheduled a phone interview with the well known Merseyside band 'The Coral'


1. Were did you all meet and when did you decide to make a band?
Well we made friends in High school and I played gutiar and as it so happens, my mate was learning to play drums. The just people in my form decided it would be good if we all got together and played some tunes.


2. At the beginning, who were your main influences?
Well the obvious really- Beatles! We just wanted to be like them as they were the biggest boyband going. Oasis has been alot of influence as they were in the music indrusty when we were young.


3. What has been your favourite album?
Tough question! I loved every sinlge one but im wuite excited for our new acoustic album.


4. Has your music influenced bands?
Oh yeah! Arctic Monkeys told us we influenced the- crazy i know! Also The Libertines, mostly brit pop bands.


5. Your recent album was a hit, what was it like recording in Noel Gallaghers studio?
What a fream come true it was and Noel is such a genuine guy. Highlight for the band so far!




6.. Are there any bands that you think your similar to?
Well no because I think The Coral are individual. We have our own unique style really.


8. The Coral doesnt seem to be in the lime light much, does this bother you?
Not at all, we are really happy because we are more interested in our music more than the being in the public eye. Celebrites these days are invited to the red carpet were as were not. You see the X Factor contestants and they love it! The Coral are just not like that at all.


9.So, have you ever had bad press?
Well I think every band does or artist. The press dismiss us because we come from Liverpool. They also say our music is "Quirky"- which I Think isnt a bad thing at all!


10. Do you prefer to play in big venues or smaller?
Well we've just finished playing the Royal Albert Hall which was just amazing! I felt so small standing on such a big stage! We're not really into the full productions like having elephants on stage with us like Take That. Its all about the music with The Coral and we prefer smaller venues because we seem to get more of a buzz!


11. What do you all like doing in your free time?
Well we all like relaxing and going on long walks. i'm a big film fan... I do what normal people do to be honest!


12.Individually, who are your favourite artists?
Well I dont really like current artists as I dont understand what there all about. I love a band called the Cherry Ghosts if you've heard of them? Again, I love The Rolling Stones and Neil Young's new album- that rocks!


13.Lastly, are there any rummors of a new album?
Well James is always coming in the studio with new songs, so hopfully in the future there will be more to come!

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