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MSJ: This interview is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2008 Volume 3 at lulu.com/strangesound.
Where are you from and how does living there affect your songwriting? |
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Heather Pierce: Originally from Southern California. I have lived in SF for over 10 years. I love the eclecticism of the Bay Area. Artists here are true to what moves them and find ways to make a life out of what they love.
Brett “B.” Crockett.: I am originally from near Chicago, but moved here right out of school. I’m really a Californian by nature, I feel at home here. The Bay Area has a diverse cultural and artistic community and a beautiful landscape. These all play a major role in the music Karmacoda creates. |
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MSJ: Who is in your ultimate super group? |
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| Heather Pierce: Tori Amos- piano/vocals, Allison Goldfrapp- vocals, ?uestlove of The Roots- drums/percussion, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation DJs/programmers, Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead on guitar and Charles Mingus on bass. |
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| MSJ: What's the greatest thing that's ever been said about your music? |
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Brett “B.” Crockett.: Someone sent us an email and wrote, “I listen to your music every day and I couldn’t live without it.” That’s about as good as it gets. |
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| MSJ: What are your main musical influences? |
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Heather Pierce: Goldfrapp, Tori Amos, Radiohead, Sia, The Postal Service, jazz...Chet Baker, Blossom Dearie
Brett “B.” Crockett.: Beatles, Miles Davis, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead |
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| MSJ: What's your favorite iPod track this week? |
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Heather Pierce: "Road to Somewhere"- Goldfrapp |
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| MSJ: What's the last album you bought that you're enjoying? |
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| Heather Pierce: Goldfrapp- Seventh Tree |
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| MSJ: Have you seen any great live shows lately? |
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| Heather Pierce: Hot Chip and Goldfrapp |
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| MSJ: What was the first album you ever bought? |
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Brett “B.” Crockett.: Abbey Road by the Beatles, I think. |
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| MSJ: What was the first concert you ever attended? |
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| Heather Pierce: B-52's and Violent Femmes |
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| MSJ: What's your favorite artist and album? |
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Brett “B.” Crockett.: If I could have only one album on a desert island it would be Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. I listen to it a couple of times a week.
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MSJ: If you could craft an all-star band, who would play in it? |
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| Brett “B.” Crockett.: The Beatles. |
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| MSJ: What is your favorite movie? |
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Miles Davis: Vertigo- Alfred Hitchcock
Brett “B.” Crockett.: Rear Window by Hitchcock. I didn’t know that was Heather’s favorite movie until now. Hmmm, this gives me some further insight into our relationship |
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| MSJ: Have you ever illegally downloaded music? |
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| Brett “B.” Crockett.: Yes…. No!..... Maybe! Next question! |
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| MSJ: Do you read any online music magazines, if so, which ones? |
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Brett “B.” Crockett: Music Street Journal of course. Was that a trick question?
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MSJ: The major labels have said that downloading of music is at the heart of the problems they are having with lower sales - do you think downloading is a help or a hindrance? |
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Brett “B.” Crockett.: It’s a double edged sword. It’’s amazing exposure for bands, we wouldn’t be here without the internet, but people can get your music without paying for it. This can make paying rent a challenge. |
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| MSJ: How do you feel about fans recording and trading shows? |
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Brett “B.” Crockett.: As long as the artist gives their permission, I think it’s fantastic. |
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MSJ: What has been your biggest Spinal Tap moment? |
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Brett “B.” Crockett: We were playing a concert during a summer heat wave and half of the power on stage went out in the middle of a song. Only the bass and vocals were coming out of the PA. We kept on singing the song with a solo bass accompaniment. The audience loved it, because we shrugged it off. |
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