1 - Tell us how your project(s) were started.
The record label was born out of a failed partnership. I realized no one knows what I am thinking better than I do and I don't trust anyone else to get things done to everyones satisfaction. The first release was to be an anthology CD from The Overdrives, but that failed to see light of day b/c the singer/guitarist decided to disban the band and join Bigwig. Thankfully ex-members of The Overdrives solidified an existing band called Ritter and their debut EP became the labels first release.
The design company came about b/c I was forced to create a CD layout for A Trunk Full of Dead Bodies in two days b/c the artist I paid to do the artwork lied about sending the artwork and it never got to it's destination. In a way I am glad we got screwed b/c the band was more satisfied with my design and I found that I really enjoyed doing it. Since then I've done a few other CD layouts, various websites, and merchandise designs.
2 - What does music, in it's entirety, mean to you?
Happiness and the ability to reach people in many different ways. No matter what kind of music you listen to it creates moods and feeling that you can't get otherwise. Music = Life
3 - What does art, in it's entirety, mean to you?
Freedom of expression. The expression of your thoughts into abstract creations. Everyone is an artist.
4 - Who is your favorite author, and why?
I don't have one. I mostly read books that have factual information that I can use when playing Trivial Pursuit or Jeopardy.
5 - As your best friend, describe yourself.
Loyal, Extremely Helpful, Dedicated, Handsome.
6 - As your worst enemy, describe yourself.
The opposite of everything the best friend just said plus a Jerk.
7 - If you were immortalized as a cartoon character, who would it be?
I am currently immortalized as Milhouse Van Houten.
8 - Do you think there are conspiracies against the "everyday person"?
Haha, nah. There are just people that are against the everyday person and then sometimes the everyday person is just stupid.
9 - What do you do with your spare or free time?
When I'm not doing anything label related I am either out bike riding, teaching myself spanish, talking to my cat, watching tv, or attempting to find a suitable job that brings in some actual income.
10 - Please give us your interpretation of "the meaning of life".
If I told you....
it would blow your mind!
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