Frank Turner
My first question was about his colossal achievment of reaching over 2000 live shows and having track of every one, in reply he said he had 'mixed feelings about it' going on to explain that as 'amazing achievement is it' he doesn't want to get 'too hung up on statistics' which he admitted was probably his own fault, finishing by saying it doesn't say anything about the quality of his concerts although it is a nice record of hard work to get to.
On from that his album 'Sleep is for the week' turns 10 years old this year which led me to ask whether there are any special happenings in celebration, so he told me there are full plans to release a creatively named '10 year edition' with extra tracks, on vinyl and with new artwork, then said how he's got 'a few shows planned as well maybe..'
Which led me to ask about his 4 nights at the roundhouse in may this year, so he explained 'the first and last nights (Fri and Mon) will be a greatest hits style set' [from him and the sleeping souls]' the second will be a 'Sleep is for the week' full album gig and the third night will be a solo night called 'sensible sunday', telling me the reasoning behind it being that it was the name of the open mic night where everything started out for him. Finishing by talking about the second stage for new local bands, as well as little events going on up and down the street relating.
Then veering slightly away from music I asked about his recent visit to the Academy of Contempory Music in Guildford and questioned whether he thinks its important for students to hear information straight from the industry players directly and equally for people in it to come and offer help, which was a question recieved hesitantly as he said that he isn't that 'well versed in the world of education' but he supposes that both points I asked are important but in the end he said he finds it cool to meet new people and try to rub off some things he's learnt.
And finally my last question was about his recent film release 'Get better: A film about Frank Turner' asking how he felt about giving such a deep and personal insite into his life, He revealed he finds it 'difficult to watch and discuss' he thinks its a great piece of work. Saying 'It's not my piece of art, I'm the subject of the portrait, not the painter' he still feels it came out great, even if quite of lot of it does make him feel uncomfortable.
Which led me to ask about his 4 nights at the roundhouse in may this year, so he explained 'the first and last nights (Fri and Mon) will be a greatest hits style set' [from him and the sleeping souls]' the second will be a 'Sleep is for the week' full album gig and the third night will be a solo night called 'sensible sunday', telling me the reasoning behind it being that it was the name of the open mic night where everything started out for him. Finishing by talking about the second stage for new local bands, as well as little events going on up and down the street relating.
Then veering slightly away from music I asked about his recent visit to the Academy of Contempory Music in Guildford and questioned whether he thinks its important for students to hear information straight from the industry players directly and equally for people in it to come and offer help, which was a question recieved hesitantly as he said that he isn't that 'well versed in the world of education' but he supposes that both points I asked are important but in the end he said he finds it cool to meet new people and try to rub off some things he's learnt.
And finally my last question was about his recent film release 'Get better: A film about Frank Turner' asking how he felt about giving such a deep and personal insite into his life, He revealed he finds it 'difficult to watch and discuss' he thinks its a great piece of work. Saying 'It's not my piece of art, I'm the subject of the portrait, not the painter' he still feels it came out great, even if quite of lot of it does make him feel uncomfortable.
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