A VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD - DTHQ Interview part 3 AVAILABLE NOW!!!

[TheBarstoolWarrior]

the only thing that matters is if they were excited and motivated while writing and recording the album. Presumably they were but we aren't going to find out from their body language in this interview.

[Mosh]

I want artists to be excited about their new stuff. People made fun of Portnoy’s hyperbolic comments about BCSL leading up to release, or if you like Iron Maiden we’ve just experienced that with a new release cycle, but I love that stuff. If you just finished up a new album, I really hope you do think it’s the best you’ve ever done and I want to see you chomping at the bit for people to hear it. Not like a another day at the office. I don’t know about the JR interview but it’s great to hear that he seemed really enthusiastic in it.

[gzarruk]

I want artists to be excited about their new stuff. People made fun of Portnoy’s hyperbolic comments about BCSL leading up to release, or if you like Iron Maiden we’ve just experienced that with a new release cycle, but I love that stuff. If you just finished up a new album, I really hope you do think it’s the best you’ve ever done and I want to see you chomping at the bit for people to hear it. Not like a another day at the office. I don’t know about the JR interview but it’s great to hear that he seemed really enthusiastic in it.

Jordan, JP, Mike and James all have been VERY excited about this album and have shared those feelings online and in interviews. They just don't seem too excited/comfortable at all during this one for whatever reason

[Mosh]

That’s good to know. Unfortunately stuff uploaded to the official DT a channel is going to be more likely to reach shmucks like me who clearly aren’t paying that much attention. 

[KevShmev]

Mark me down as someone who watched a couple minutes of that interview and then shut it off.  It was boring, and it didn't help that, as noted by others, most of the band looked like they wanted to be anywhere else but there.

[Dedalus]

I want artists to be excited about their new stuff. People made fun of Portnoy’s hyperbolic comments about BCSL leading up to release, or if you like Iron Maiden we’ve just experienced that with a new release cycle, but I love that stuff. If you just finished up a new album, I really hope you do think it’s the best you’ve ever done and I want to see you chomping at the bit for people to hear it. Not like a another day at the office. I don’t know about the JR interview but it’s great to hear that he seemed really enthusiastic in it.

Jordan, JP, Mike and James all have been VERY excited about this album and have shared those feelings online and in interviews. They just don't seem too excited/comfortable at all during this one for whatever reason

You're right. I mentioned JR, but he wasn't the only one.

JR was very excited in an interview: he was criticized.

MM in recent days was all excited about his drum line in The Alien: he was mocked and criticized.

Now they look tired and not very effusive: they are criticized.

Maybe at some point they can reach the middle ground. 

[Cool Chris]

This isn't a shot at the band or the guys. I generally enjoy listening to them. Their DVD commentaries helped solidify them as one of my favorite bands. But I have no interest in these types of promo interviews.

[darkshade]

On the bright side, Myung was the star of this interview so far.

[gzarruk]

On the bright side, Myung was the star of this interview so far.

I'm hoping there's a song with a bass solo where he plays a bass solo.

[Kotowboy]

OMG Myung is actually human is the new OMG Myung actually speaks!!!!!11

[MoraWintersoul]

Weeks ago JR was very excited about the DT15 and people complained on it. Now they do an interview and people complain that they are not excited enough

IKR?? I wonder how long will it take for people to notice that the only person in this band whose calm unaware expression looks approachable and not bored (John, John) or secretly annoyed (Mike, James) is Jordan. It's just their faces when they're not visibly smiling or animated. They're trying to look serious and not fidget too much and remember how the interview is structured, when everybody's turn is, etc.

[ReaperKK]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

I've heard on the Bill Burr podcast that when you are doing promotion it's usually days of back to back to back interviews that roughly ask the same string of questions so I can imagine it being exhausting.

[darkshade]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

I've heard on the Bill Burr podcast that when you are doing promotion it's usually days of back to back to back interviews that roughly ask the same string of questions so I can imagine it being exhausting.

I never understood these complaints from public figures in any form of entertainment, if they complain. I'm sure there's a pile of dirt and a shovel somewhere that needs digging, if they're so tired of sitting in a climate controlled room, answering questions about their art, or signing autographs...

[jayvee3]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

I've heard on the Bill Burr podcast that when you are doing promotion it's usually days of back to back to back interviews that roughly ask the same string of questions so I can imagine it being exhausting.

I never understood these complaints from public figures in any form of entertainment, if they complain. I'm sure there's a pile of dirt and a shovel somewhere that needs digging, if they're so tired of sitting in a climate controlled room, answering questions about their art, or signing autographs...

We don’t really know the context behind it all though, so I certainly wouldn’t be making any assumptions. And regardless of being a public entertainment figure or not, they are also human beings with families etc. I’m incredibly lucky to own my own business doing something I love, but trust me, sometimes the last place you want to be is there because you’re absolutely spent physically and mentally. No matter who you are - actor, musician, sports star or average joe - there is only so much the brain can process in one day.

[hefdaddy42]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

I've heard on the Bill Burr podcast that when you are doing promotion it's usually days of back to back to back interviews that roughly ask the same string of questions so I can imagine it being exhausting.

I never understood these complaints from public figures in any form of entertainment, if they complain. I'm sure there's a pile of dirt and a shovel somewhere that needs digging, if they're so tired of sitting in a climate controlled room, answering questions about their art, or signing autographs...

Every job has some kind of drudgery to it.  It's common to complain about drudgery.

Press interviews are largely the drudgery for artists.  That's all.  Which is why people who do them in really interesting ways (such as Sean Evans of Hot Ones) are standouts and celebrities love doing them.

[Lonk]

Press interviews are largely the drudgery for artists.  That's all.  Which is why people who do them in really interesting ways (such as Sean Evans of Hot Ones) are standouts and celebrities love doing them.

I would pay to see JP or MM in a Hot Ones interview.

[hefdaddy42]

Press interviews are largely the drudgery for artists.  That's all.  Which is why people who do them in really interesting ways (such as Sean Evans of Hot Ones) are standouts and celebrities love doing them.

I would pay to see JP or MM in a Hot Ones interview.

Me too, but I doubt they are big enough names to get on.

[Mr.Mister]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

I've heard on the Bill Burr podcast that when you are doing promotion it's usually days of back to back to back interviews that roughly ask the same string of questions so I can imagine it being exhausting.

I never understood these complaints from public figures in any form of entertainment, if they complain. I'm sure there's a pile of dirt and a shovel somewhere that needs digging, if they're so tired of sitting in a climate controlled room, answering questions about their art, or signing autographs...

Every job has some kind of drudgery to it.  It's common to complain about drudgery.

Press interviews are largely the drudgery for artists.  That's all.  Which is why people who do them in really interesting ways (such as Sean Evans of Hot Ones) are standouts and celebrities love doing them.

Not to mention repetitive. They can do hours of answering "what was the inspiration" "how was the creative process" etc. Some artists are also introverts, and if you've never done a promo shooting, trust me the camera changes you lol I did one for a work project years ago and I turned into (more of) an idiot the moment the camera started rolling and I got asked a question.

Do we know when part 2 comes out?

[TheBarstoolWarrior]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

I've heard on the Bill Burr podcast that when you are doing promotion it's usually days of back to back to back interviews that roughly ask the same string of questions so I can imagine it being exhausting.

I never understood these complaints from public figures in any form of entertainment, if they complain. I'm sure there's a pile of dirt and a shovel somewhere that needs digging, if they're so tired of sitting in a climate controlled room, answering questions about their art, or signing autographs...

Every job has some kind of drudgery to it.  It's common to complain about drudgery.

Press interviews are largely the drudgery for artists.  That's all.  Which is why people who do them in really interesting ways (such as Sean Evans of Hot Ones) are standouts and celebrities love doing them.

Not to mention repetitive. They can do hours of answering "what was the inspiration" "how was the creative process" etc. Some artists are also introverts, and if you've never done a promo shooting, trust me the camera changes you lol I did one for a work project years ago and I turned into (more of) an idiot the moment the camera started rolling and I got asked a question.

Do we know when part 2 comes out?

Are you just dying to see the sequel to that riveting interview? 

[rab7]

Don't you usually do several interviews in one day when you're in promo mode ?

I've heard on the Bill Burr podcast that when you are doing promotion it's usually days of back to back to back interviews that roughly ask the same string of questions so I can imagine it being exhausting.

I never understood these complaints from public figures in any form of entertainment, if they complain. I'm sure there's a pile of dirt and a shovel somewhere that needs digging, if they're so tired of sitting in a climate controlled room, answering questions about their art, or signing autographs...

Every job has some kind of drudgery to it.  It's common to complain about drudgery.

Press interviews are largely the drudgery for artists.  That's all.  Which is why people who do them in really interesting ways (such as Sean Evans of Hot Ones) are standouts and celebrities love doing them.

Not to mention repetitive. They can do hours of answering "what was the inspiration" "how was the creative process" etc. Some artists are also introverts, and if you've never done a promo shooting, trust me the camera changes you lol I did one for a work project years ago and I turned into (more of) an idiot the moment the camera started rolling and I got asked a question.

Do we know when part 2 comes out?

September 29. Part 3 October 10

[MinistroRaven]

PART 2:

https://youtu.be/WDlJvggvZKY

[TAC]

JP mentions the middle section of AVFTTOTW is its own section, providing relief from the more metal section.

I hope it's not another Illumination Theory thing. The Count Of Tuscany one worked, so I hope this one does as well.

[LKap13]

Haven't been a fan of those long ambient classical music breaks

[hefdaddy42]

Really glad to hear JM's contribution to this section of the interview.

[TAC]

Really glad to hear JM's contribution to this section of the interview.

I found it a bit wordy.

[rab7]

looks like they saw the comments about their lack of energy in part 1 and decided to be more excited this time

As for the ballad-like section they talk about in the epic, I don't think they're going to repeat what they did in IT or TCOT. My guess is it'll be soft and melodic while still moving forward rather than ambient peacefulness

[Kotowboy]

JP mentions the middle section of AVFTTOTW is its own section, providing relief from the more metal section.

I hope it's not another Illumination Theory thing. The Count Of Tuscany one worked, so I hope this one does as well.

Thought the same. Hoping it's less Illumination Theory and more A Nightmare To Remember. Where it's a different section and not just ..oh...they're doing this...AGAIN......

[Elite]

I hope it's not another Illumination Theory thing.

I hope it's not another Illumination Theory at all.

[Pax]

I hope it's gonna be another ITPOE pt 2 which starts as a mellow piece which evolves into madness

So happy they chose to lift that restriction which caused them to write exclusively shorter songs. I hope they don't ever decide to reincorporate it

[bosk1]

looks like they saw the comments about their lack of energy in part 1 and decided to be more excited this time

As for the ballad-like section they talk about in the epic, I don't think they're going to repeat what they did in IT or TCOT. My guess is it'll be soft and melodic while still moving forward rather than ambient peacefulness

Yeah, it's much closer to what you describe than a full-on change of direction like TCOT or Illumination Theory.  Because TCOT and IT exist, it will naturally draw comparisons with those two.  But, IMO, it is much less jarring and fits the overall feel of the song much better.

[Max Kuehnau]

I hope it's gonna be another ITPOE pt 2 which starts as a mellow piece which evolves into madness

So happy they chose to lift that restriction which caused them to write exclusively shorter songs. I hope they don't ever decide to reincorporate it

yeah, it seems to be their natural state writing longer pieces

[CDrice]

That was a nice second part! I always like hearing them talk about the way they approach the composition of their music and it seems like they really enjoy talking about that aspect of their music.

[nobloodyname]

So happy they chose to lift that restriction which caused them to write exclusively shorter songs. I hope they don't ever decide to reincorporate it

That's interesting. Is it something they said in the video?

[hefdaddy42]

So happy they chose to lift that restriction which caused them to write exclusively shorter songs. I hope they don't ever decide to reincorporate it

That's interesting. Is it something they said in the video?

Yeah, they mentioned it, but calling it a "restriction" is a little overblown.

For Distance Over Time, they had a declared focus on having more concise writing.

For the new album, they didn't worry about it and let the compositions go where they wanted to go.

[Dream Team]

Regarding the 2nd verse thing: it’s one of the things I like most about DT, and one of my few complaints about a band like Metallica that NEVER vary anything between the 2 or 3 verses.