Schumanns Resonance with The MIC

The Mic: What got this band together and started in
this business?
Schumanns Resonance :Some random gathering of minds interested in making some
unique music.


The Mic:Who writes and produces all the material for
the band?
Schumanns Resonance :Our guitar player Alan and our bass player Sean usually come
up with the musical arrangements and Chris writes all the
vocal parts. We've just begun producing/recording our own work
with Alan as our main engineer.


The Mic:The band played in front of or with any acts
our readers would
know from the Mainstream?
Schumanns Resonance :Probably not. "Flaw" maybe.



The Mic:Where can people access your music on the web?
Schumanns Resonance : www.myspace.com/schumannsresonance


The Mic:Any embarrassing moments on stage?
Schumanns Resonance :Not really. We cover our errors pretty well.


The Mic:Any good stories you want to tell us?
Schumanns Resonance :People never get our name right. Shamanns Romance, that's
a good one.


The Mic:Who is the bands musical influence?
Schumanns Resonance :Lots. From 70's psychedelic prog rock, to jazz, to punk,
hardcore, etc... King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Miles Davis,
Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Tool, and The Mars Volta are a few.


The Mic:How did the band get together?
Schumanns Resonance :Just gradually running into each other and adding pieces.
Started with Alan and Matt, then Chris and Sean.


The Mic:What is your musical background like?
Schumanns Resonance :We are are all primarily self taught and listen to a very
wide range of music.


The Mic:Any other members in your family that are
musicians?
Schumanns Resonance :We all have cousins, uncles, etc... who play/have played music.


The Mic:What is the TOP reason why you want to play
music?
Schumanns Resonance :The love of it.

The MIC:what's your stance on file swapping?
Schumanns Resonance :Don't care.


The Mic:what is the process of making a cd?
Schumanns Resonance :Write good songs, record them, mix them, find cheep duplication
and good art, walla!


The Mic:how do you get the word out about your music?
Schumanns Resonance :My space is a big help.


The Mic:how is your local responce to your music?
Schumanns Resonance :Lots of staring. Most people will not like our music, but
those who do, love it. We are quite happy with that. We sometimes play very long and very untraditional songs. Most people want predictable songs in a pop structure.


The Mic:what is the farthest you have traveled for a gig?
Schumanns Resonance :Just around the midwest.


The Mic:What tune on the cd are you most proud of?
Schumanns Resonance :So We Cast Away Our Eyes