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choose ‘cause I was going nowhere and, at the age of 36, it’s really a drama for a musician. But I must say that I was surprised about the whole “do it yourself” thing. It didn’t sound that bad as I thought at the start and I realized I could do decent things in this way even if I have a lot to learn still.But even if I was satisfied with drums, bass and keyboards parts I recorded I was not for the guitar parts. Then I thought about Tony. We work in the same place (Yes, unluckily music doesn’t pay our bills still!) and when I asked him if he wanted to put his guitar on my songs he agreed. I was really happy about his way of playing and since the first recording sessions I knew I had found the musician I’ve been looking for years. He’s really an outstanding guitar player and even if he’s a little disappointed about music business as I am, when it comes to play he does it with the energy and the power of an eighteen years old boy, but with the experience of years of application. I really couldn’t ask for more and I do hope to continue to work with him in the future.
The title of the album, as many will soon understand, is an obvious tribute to Trent Reznor, (Nine Inch Nails, if you prefer) my favorite musician. His latest studio album would have had to have right the title I gave to mine, but for unknown reasons he dropped it just a few months before its release. This title suited perfectly with the spirit and the message of my own songs and so I proudly stole it. I know my limits, I’m far from his genius and talent but as I was really impressed with his work over these past ten years and as he was really a great source of inspiration not only for the music, but even in my life I said “well this sounds great! It really fits to my work and it’s a title too good to remain unused!”. There are obviously other bands I’m influenced by, The Cure, U2 and Marillion to name a few.
The songs and the whole mood of the album it’s far from being positive. You’d better look for Gwen Stefani if you search for pleasant and funny things. Songs reflect what my life is and, as it often happens, there is no happy ending nor a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not a f***d cliché but a sign of the times. Our generation was called the “X” one, we had nothing to believe in, nothing to fight for. Our government and our society are full of s**t and in most cases love is only heaven away and I’m not an exception. So, if it has to be sincere, what can you expect from ars but disillusion, rage and pain? I still don’t know if the whole thing will be understood but I’m confident. Like Trent sung “C’mon, there has got to be someone who hasn’t yet become so numb and succumb”!.
Maximilian
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