Where does the name "The Open Interview" arise from?
Matt: Well to be honest we picked three random words, well two really 'cos you can't count "The" can you? [I don't know Matt, it is a word last time I checked.] Anyway, tho it started out a bit randomly we came to realise that it was quite apt to us, as an open interview is one where you can't answer yes or no, and we are a band which doesn't always look for the easy answers.
What music are you listening to at the moment?
Syd: Incubus.
Owen: Velvet revolver.
Matt: Taking Back Sunday and Brand New.
How do they influence your sound?
Syd: I write most of the music so we use a lot of timing changes.
Owen: My drumming is pretty much the same as Velvet Revolver.
Matt: I write all the lyrics.
Owen: I write at least half...
Matt: Both those bands write lyrically, their words are well thought out and crucial to the song.
What is you favorite cheese?
Matt: Gouda.
Jez: What about Brie?
Syd: Brie is quite screamy, so probably a mature cheddar from one of the best farms.
Owen: What's the one with a church on?
Jez: Cathedral City?
Owen: Yes that'll do.
Sam: Edam probably.
[I really think you guys need to push the envelope a bit, go and try some Dolcelatte ].
Who is the laziest band member?
[Matt points to Syd, Syd points to Owen.]
Matt: Syd doesn't get up until the afternoon. [Syd throws a wobbly and says he's not the laziest, Owen is too lazy to argue and gets voted the laziest].
Where do you see the band in three years time?
Owen: Here.
Syd: The most famous band in the world.
Matt: Hopefully we'll have a van and be playing gigs further afield, not just Brighton. [I like it Matt, ambitious and practical].
Anyhow time is short as these guys do work pretty hard [plus Owen is usually late], so I leave them to practise a bit more.
**Aug 09. This band have changed their name (again), they are now to be found under the name "Beezart" from Beethoven/Mozart. Nothing like "modern music" eh lads?**
