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Interview with Bartosz Ogrodowicz
Dec 21st
Bartosz Ogrodowicz, the young talented keyboardist from Poland. From ballads to progressive music style. Just a little bit information but it was a great news when we know there’s a great talent from another part of this world. And this is interview.
1.Tell us about your biography
I was born 1989 in Wrzesnia, Poland. I have played the keyboard since I was 8 years old. Since then my music education started. After graduating from primary music school, I started composing my first songs (it was in 2001). My first debut was in 2002 at a local piano competition, which I won. With time, my music evolved to a more complicated and more interesting extent. From 2002 to 2008 I played many concerts in Poznan and in my home town. In 2008 I joined speed metal band called Resist. Among many concerts we played, I mostly enjoyed the concerts in Warsaw, Gniezno and in Ostrów Wielkopolski (in Ostrów Wielkopolski played also Scorpions). Nowadays I continue my solo career. I focus on compositions and conveying messages.
2.Why, the keyboard as a “chosen gun” for you ?
Music was always present in my life because my father was also a musician. I had a choice between many musical instruments, but I chose keyboard because it suits my character and is the best tool to express what I feel.
3.What do you feel, when you played your keyboard ?
So to speak, I move to another world. To a world where the emotions present in my compositions reign. Keyboard is the musical instrument which fulfils me.
4.What is your musical style ?
I try not to close myself in a particular music style. My music joins many styles like:
progressive rock, gothic and rock ballads.
4.The musician or the band, which influenced you much ?
I am mostly inspired by the music of Dream Theater. And as far as the musicians are concerned I admire Jordan Rudess.
5.Do you have a band or just a freelance keyboard player ?
Presently I continue my solo career.
6.Is there any sample of your creation ? i mean your discography or your project ?
http://www.lastfm.pl/music/Bartosz+Ogrodowicz/Demo
At this website you can find my official demo.
http://www.lastfm.pl/music/Bartosz+Ogrodowicz
And at this website you can find my all of my songs and videos.
7.Do you have any plan with your musical talents right now ? (i mean your next project ?)
I would like to continue my solo career. I also would like to create as good music as I can and play for my fans in different parts of the world.
8.Which one you choose, becoming independent band/musician or be part of music industries (i mean be a part of the great record company artist) ?
At the beginning of my career I think I would have to cooperate with a record company. However, I realize that it is very difficult to retain my character and style in show business environment. In Poland cooperation with such companies is the only way to let people know about you and about your music. Preserving my own style is very important to me, however, later on, when my music will be known I will have more freedom in expressing myself.
9. Can you tell us about your country music scene. From various genre and condition in your country.
The music scene in my country is limited mainly to pop music, techno, trance and pop rock.
Generally, Polish music scene is commercial and artificial. The true music and the true artists remain in the shadow, because they don’t sell well.
10 Please give Message to our indonesian / my city local musician.
Against all odds, remain yourselves. Let the music speak in your behalf.
Exclusive Interview With Walls Of Jericho
May 25th
Before The Mighty Walls Of Jericho show in Indonesia begins, we try to make an exclusive interview with them. And finally we’ve done.
After the last album “with devils amongst us all” it’s nice to hear you guys back with new EP. How do you feel it ?
We all are very proud of The Redemption EP and are finishing up our new Full length right npw for a summer release which is coming together nicely.
Why it takes so long, to release the new material ?
It’s been a little over a year… we’ve been touring our asses off since May of 2006 and came home December of 2007 supporting with devils. Traditionally bands put out records every 2 years so would say we’re putting out new material in a good time frame.
How’s the tour, is there something makes you amazed for the last 2 year ?
Tour is tour… we’ve done every kind of tour from the big Ozzfest/ Family Values tours to small club tours for the last 2 years and it’s all been great and Amazing.
What is the most you like from the hardcore scene, the crowds, the stage and moshpit ?
I think we love all of the above. Hardcore shows are way more intimate than the bigger meal tour with Barriers and all that crap. we like to be a part of the show and not just be the show.
Back to your EP. I’ve listened to your albums, and now i’m listening to your EP. Redemption. Feels like a “bungy jumping”, From high speed musics to the slow tempo songs. How you describe your EP. Is this somekind of contemplation or “Warming up” before your next album ?
We just wanted to do an acoustic EP with a cool, dark, mellow feel to it. If you listen to ALL our past records we’ve done a song or 2 like the ones on the EP. So we decided to just go for it and do a record with all acoustic stuff.
Does it difficult to change the vocal style. From brute strength angerous vocal, to mellow and Melodic vocal with accoustic instruments ?
No it was cool and it came real easy to write these songs.
It was a big surprise when i’ve heard “House of Rising Sun” played by Walls Of Jericho. I love this song. Tell me how and why this song was included in this EP.
We all Love that song and thought it would be a cool addition to the EP.
What do you think having corey taylor of slipknot/stonesour as your producer ?
Corey’s a good friend and a great person. We had so much fun doing Redemption with him and he really helped Candace sing her ass off on it.I think he was the perfect producer to work with on this project and we re all very happy and greatful for him taking time out of his crazy life to work with us.
Newest album of Walls Of Jericho will be released this summer. Would you like to give a clue about this album ?
It’s gonna be Brutal so hold on to your seats boys and girls.
From the first album, Walls Of Jericho lyrics is far from political issue, Why ?
We decided to talk more about personal issues.
This band, Walls Of Jericho, become an inspiration an influence for many band all over the world, specially with female fronted vocal. What do you think about this ? Does it means something ?
It’s always great to Influence anybody anywhere. It means more to us to hear someone tell us that than anything.
Indonesia, will be your next target, i mean indonesia is on your tour list. How do you know about Indonesia ?
We don’t know much about indonesia but we are eager to come over and see it. I hear it’s a beautiful place.
Message to your Indonesian fans please …
We’ll see everyone in June and we are really looking forward to coming over.
See you in JUNE!!!
