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Exclusive interview with Jim June 2011 Part 1 K&M: We are anticipating some new Jim McGorman music, any idea when you’ll be releasing new songs? Jim: I am working on getting a mix finished for a song right now. I am hoping to do a video - and release the song on iTunes with a video for youtube. With any luck, it will be out before the summer is over. K&M: Are The Awesomeness planning any new shows soon or new music? Jim: Unfortunately not. With our Avril schedule, and each of us working on additional projects - I'd be lying if I said we had something in the works. That doesn't mean that an opportunity won't present itself - but nothing for now. We definitely want to keep writing and recording. We just have to carve out the time. K&M: Fans asked you to describe Avril in 3 words and you said:“Amazing Talent Unpredictable”. How would you describe yourself in three words? Jim: That's a tough question. Let me think about that....... K&M: You are a musician. What's your ultimate goal in this field? Are you looking for fame and fortune? Jim: Though I don't generally think about goals, it would be great to write or produce a hit song. It doesn't have to be a huge hit, just something that gets into the mainstream for a bit. It would be pretty great to walk through he mall and hear a song that I helped create on the radio. I've had a few songs that got out there, but it sure would be nice to have a hit. K&M: What aspect of music making is most exciting for you? Jim: Writing and producing - I love being around the creative process K&M: What aspect of music making discourages you the most? Jim: That the general population has been accepting of homogenized music. There are way too many songs that sound the same and are paint by numbers with too much reliance on computers to create a sound. Before all the technology (which is awesome), you used to have to have real talent - now, there are a lot of smoke and mirrors acts who could not get up at a bar and sing a song with an instrument or a band. That is sad. K&M: You live in LA. Does LA affect the music you create or your taste in music? Jim: Of course - anywhere you live, you should be affected by your surroundings - and hopefully inspired by them. K&M: When did you write your last song? Can you tell us something about it? Jim: I'm working on a few right now. Recently, I am writing songs with artists I am producing, so I am trying to find a sound and vibe that works for them. K&M: When it comes to writing music, you seem to prefer collaboration to writing solo. Or not? Jim: I love collaborating. Two heads are usually better than one. Also, if there is ever doubt (which there always is - for something that is creative) - it helps to have another writer who you respect working with you. It brings a confidence and a validation if you both agree that a certain lyric or melody is good. K&M: Name a band or a musician that you think more people should be listening to. Jim: Phoenix - Chromeo K&M: Name a band or a musician who you think is most overrated? Jim: Not sure - but here's a guy that I think is underrated - Marc Broussard K&M:What's the saddest song you've ever heard? Jim: Take It With Me by Tom Waits ......gets me every time K&M: Conversely, hearing which song makes you happy? Jim: Don't Get Me Wrong - The Pretenders |