Moderndayfreak - In Between Both Worlds
The first question that comes to mind is, “What the hell is a moderndayfreak?” Recently I heard of chicano rap, but chicano rock? C’mon isn’t that kinda of pushing it a little on the whole broadened music genre? Even though these guys don’t categorize themselves as chicano rock, but if you see these guys they look more like thugsters instead of rockers…
But alas- theres more than meets the eye. Looks can be decieving.
These guys are literally talented and I had the chance to sit down in one of their recording sessions with a few other promoters/reviewers…
I was able to talk with Chuey (drummer) and ask him a few questions regarding the C.D.
What can listeners expect from C.D.?
Moderndayfreak music is more of melodic aggressive overtones and lush openness. There are a few heavy songs, and there are also experimental tunes - but there’s not a minute on this C.D that feels like it doesn’t need to be there. Each sound complements the other.
What direction are you going in lyrically?
Well, we’ve been wanting to record stuff thats very melodic but with more of a updated rockish upbeat flare. Does that make sense? I think that’s what we want. I don’t know maybe you should of asked JoJo that quesion. I think with this C.D. it’s more expressive with what each of us some how went through in life. Even though I don’t like sharing my problems, let alone hearing other people problems through music, but I guess thats some how the direction we went with it.
We love songs where we can totally take ourself out of being human. We can sing about really odd things, and they don’t necessarily have to pertain to us at all. It paints a picture. Those are the kind of lyrics I grew up with - like the Cure. Really visual images and no storytelling. I guess it’s somehow a combination of both.
Do you guys have any studio pastimes, or is there anything you can’t live without while recording?
Me personally? Yea it has to be beer!
What do you guys do to relax?
Are you kidding me? I go to school, have a full time job, and did I mentioned that I’m married, which is a full time job within itself? A couple of the other guys work full time and everyone is married I guess except JoJo. Well I guess he’s kinda married but he doesnt see her cause shes doing her thing and its not my business so I guess that’s it. You need to talk with the other guys.
Is there a leader?
Hah! No not really. Everyone gets together to have a good time playing music. Its actually JoJo that gets everyone hyped up because he writes really good music. It’s funny because he has a tendecy to always be late so while we’re waiting for him we all just stand around looking at each other. We might play a couple of songs but then eventually here comes JoJo walking in with a look on his face which is a dead give away because we all know hes been up all night writing music. The guy writes the majority of our music. He’s really good.
Any final words?
Visit our site which is being updated. You can visit JoJo at the soundclick.com site.
www.soundclick.com/moderndayfreak
In Between Both Worlds-
I think my favorite song from these guys is “No tomorrow”. Call me old fashion but to hear the guitar solo at the end of the song reminds me of back in the days when I was growing up. Just to hear that lead guitar wailing through out the song makes me want to replay it over and over again.
The “In Between Both Worlds” C.D. should be out by the middle of this year (2010).
About the Author: William Goodman
by Admin ~ February 8th, 2010. Indie Rock.