September 10, 2005
Interview with John David Martin of Artica
Sometimes it doesn’t take a lot of words to get the message across, sometimes our actions, or in this case music are louder than words! This is a short but concise look into Artica as a band, with a clear message “We are who we and we are and we’re doing what we love – playing great music!!” Enjoy this interview and take the opportunity to check out the samples of “As It Should Be” in the Jukebox to get to know the band a little bit better!!
1. The name Artica is known for the rocking vocals and hard rocking instrumentation of the glory days of rock and roll, but to start out the interview perhaps you could introduce the band as if you were meeting someone for the first time…
We are a 5-piece band where everyone sings. The line-up is: Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, and Lead Vocals. Simply put we are a hard driving melodic rock band.
2. The band has been around for a while now but seems to have found new life and excitement; can you tell us a bit about what is going on currently with the re-release of “As It Should Be” and other projects?
"Escape Music" has given us a great opportunity to get our music out to a new
generation of listeners and because the response has been so great, we have become very excited about the idea of doing another CD.
3. Is there one song that you have released or that you are working on that has special meaning to you as a band you would like to share the history of and tell us why it is special to you?
No question. When we wrote "Carry Me Home" it was written from the point of view of one of our American Soldiers. And of course this point of view applies to anyone who is away from their family whether they're overseas or not.
4. Over the years you have clung to the style and sound of music you love. How has the response been and can you feel a change in the music world?
Absolutely! It is who we are. The response has always been positive. And as far as a change in the music world, we have noticed that melody and lead guitars are coming back.
5. A lot of people are saying that the melodic/classic style of rock is making it’s way in to mainstream again with the help of the internet as a global community and is gaining strength. How would you say the internet has strengthened the industry and the artist?
It's been a great help. It's allowed the fans to choose the style of music that they love and want to hear, as opposed to a "very limited" style of music being forced their way.
6. Also, how do you feel about the negative aspects of the internet such as file sharing and piracy?
Obviously anytime someone can get years of hard work and effort, the type it takes to create these songs for free, it is both unfair and not right to the artist.
7. What are the plans for Artica in the coming months?” What can we hope for from you guys?
The plan is to record another CD and with 2 CD's under our belt, we would like to put together some type of tour.
8. There have been a lot of artists and bands joining forces to create albums with what I like to call hybrid line-ups. Have you been looking at any artists you would like to work with?
Yes, we have already recorded several demos with the bass player and former lead singer of "Night Ranger" Gary Moon. This went so well, we have already decided to invite many of our other friends to record with us who are in other very prominent bands.
9. One important thing about you and your band is that you play the music you love. A lot of our visitors are aspiring musicians looking to find their style … Do you have a special message for them?
Well, would you like to fail doing someone else's current style of music? Or would you rather put your best effort into a style of music you love with no regrets…
10. And finally, do you have a closing message for the fans?
We are very grateful to the fans for having stood by us all this time. And we are thrilled for a second generation of fans who have now come on board!
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to do this interview with SUTB!
Most Respectfully,
John
Posted by Kathy at September 10, 2005 06:06 AM