Shannon en Batterie Magazine (revista francesa)

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Traducción Frances - Ingles

30 seconds to mars : head in the stars

« This is war », the third epic 30 seconds to mars new album has just been released. Usually reluctant to give interviews, the charismatic Shannon Leto could not resist the urge to slip a few words.
Originally from California, 30stm is the project of Jared Leto,who plays guitar and vocals,and his older brother Shannon who plays drums. Formed in 1998, the combo has become an international phenomenon since the success of his second album "A Beautiful Lie" in 2005. The Leto brothers were stopped in the French capital to present the very epic "this is war." The interview takes place on stage at the Elysee Montmartre where Shannon has invited "Batterie magazine" to attend the balance of the combo, just to get to know the new monster Sonor. For the occasion, Jared, a great frequenter of our goals was to run alongside the photoshoot of her brother. Obviously happy to be in Paris: 'I could not wait to get home, I love France! "Shannon has shown kindness to the height of his talent. He quickly announced excitedly that his band will attack at Bercy on March 2010 The year 2010 will be for 30 seconds to mars?

The album "A Beautiful Lie" has been successful around the world. Do you feel some pressure around "this is war"?

No I prefer to leave it aside. I prefer to concentrate on the upcoming events and I am very excited to play again before you all and share new songs with our fans.

Why put all this time to give birth to the new album?

We started writing it two years ago but we wanted to take our time to fulfill all our requirements in terms of sounds. On one piece, it took us 10 days to find the exact sound of drums we were looking with Flood and Steve Lilywhite, who are my favorite producers (it was a dream to work with these guys.)
On the other hand, this album is more raw and sounds more natural than the previous albums. There is one particular song that was recorded live with only one microphone in the room around the piano Jared, Tomo on guitar and me on drums.

Always a Sonor kit?

Yes I chose the SQ2 series (including the concept offers a complete customization of the kit: materials, dimensions, finishes, etc.). So, for the tour, I'm pleased. The company made me a drum made from a combination of maple and birch with 28 folds!For the look, I had the idea to print on the drums the faces of people who have added to the career of 30stm: friends, family, fans. People have sent us photos directly. They are all black and white, and I'm now on some of them. Skin resonance of the bass drum is also printed. It is a way for me to thank all the people who allow the group to exist.

Your kit is impressive and includes many elements.

Yes I have toms of "8" 10 "12" 14 toms and two bass of "16 and" 18 and a big box of 20 * 20 with a double pedal DW 8000. I also have a snare of 14 * 6 and a 12 * 5 All around are arranged with eight electronic feet, with different sounds and programmed on each module connected to a Roland TD-12. Otherwise I have Sabian cymbals, 2 crashes, 2 splashes, 2 chinas, 1 ride, a charley, of course, and chimes. There are many sounds that come to mind and I need to best serve our songs.

Do you remember the day you wanted to be a drummer?

Not really. Jared and I grew up in an artistic environment. We were surrounded by instruments. Our mother listened often Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens. I started very early to play on boxes before having a real kit.

On stage, you're a true show man, you don't spare your drum when you are playing , while placing great subtleties to your charley. What are the drummers that enabled you to forge your identity?

Actually, I grew up listening to all kinds of bands and music. I like many drummers but I have not been influenced by a particular musician. I can not tell you how I created my style. I am self-taught. I never took one drum lessons. All I know is that my game is based on feeling and emotion. I am not an intellectual drummer with a technical approach, But I am certain that the battery is my best field of expression.

Yet there are some relatively perilous rhythmic in 30stm new album,,

I do not know .. everything I play sounds very natural for me. Music is a way of communication, and as I told you, I grew up with since my childhood.

Do you play your instrument during your free time?

Not really. But I played constantly in my head. My mind constantly sends me a new drum patterns, but also music in general, guitar, piano .. a musical pattern actually. Besides, that's why I can not quote you the names of drummers as an influence because I look really music in general. When I hear a band, I'm listening to the drum part obviously but it was the melody that keeps my attention.

Jared is a huge movie star, sometimes you're tired of being asked about your brother?

I does not pay attention to that. This was especially the case when the band began its career, I can understand, since it is very successful as a comedian. But many fans do not know the other activity of Jared.

Are you affected by criticism from your opponents?

Not really. We have fans and there are people who hate us. I won't spend my energy to know why they don't like us. I don't waste my time.

What advice would you give to kids who dream of a career like yours?

Follow your heart, be honest with yourself, take risks and above all keep an open mind!

Fuente: WebTeam30STM