November 18, 2005

Interview with Michael Bormann

The music industry seems to be picking back up after the lazy days of summer so I thought it was time to start back in with some interviews with the artists that have been bringing us the music we all love! Todays interview is with Michael Bormann who will be releasing a new RAIN album this December! Michael has spent his life around and involved in music and it shows in his words, lyrics and sound. I am pleased to bring you this interview and hope that after reading it you will stop by www.michaelbormannpage.de to see what else is new and exciting in his life and the music world!

1. While there is a very personal biography on your site www.michaelbormannpage.de telling us about Michael Bormann the musician – I would like to start by asking for a short introduction of yourself, as if you had just met someone new for the first time. What three things would you like them to know about you?

Well, that´s a hard question. I would like them to know, that I am reliable, a very happy and positive person, but also (unfortunately) impatient.

2. We know you are just completing work on the new Rain album. What sort of perspective can you give us on this album? Is the feel similar to prior albums or have you gone in a new direction? And when is the planned release date?

Well, it is a different feeling to this. The first album wasn´t really an album in the classic way of producing. We´ve recorded over 5 years in different studios. So, it was no wonder, that it sounded a bit like a demo here and there, as we weren´t even a band. It all had more a project feeling to it. Thru the years we became the best friends and grew as a band. This time we took the time to write, record and produce at one time. Everybody came to Germany, where we did it all together in my studio. The release will be in December under JVC/VICTOR in Japan. Date is t.b.a.

3. Reading over your biography there are some very clear points?

There has never been a moment in your life without music that you are more than just a singer and you have never given up on your principles! What would you say are your strongest points musically?

Definitely the songwriting and the singing. I do write for a lotta people in any directions, no matter what it is. This all comes very easy to me.

4. You’re singing voice is second to none but I do wonder who your favorites are. What singers do you look at as being the greats? Who is your inspiration vocally?

Coverdale, Turner, Dio, John Farnham, Lou Gramm, and a few more in other styles

5. I also wonder what song of yours you would consider your favorite. Is there one song that is special to you that you could share some of the story with us and what it means to you?

No, not really. There´s too many, that mean something to me……too many faves too

6. You are also a great songwriter and you have a focus that shows through in each song. When it comes to this aspect of music what would you say is your strength, is it your passion and creativity or something else?

I would say, that it´s in my blood. I never struggled to write songs, as I have ideas constantly. I´m just happy the way it is, as so many musicians take wekks and month to write even 2 songs.

7. There are so many sides to your career! On top of your own projects and song writing RMB Records and the RMB-Studios have been going since 2003 and you are a very skilled producer engineer. How do you view this part of you in addition to all your other talents?

I would say, that it´s in my blood. I never struggled to write songs, as I have ideas constantly. I´m just happy the way it is, as so many musicians take wekks and month to write even 2 songs.

8.We also are excited for Michael Bormann and Friends to hit our CD players. What can you tell us about that album, the progress, the expected release date and perhaps any song titles?

Well, I haven´t really thought about it. I will start my next solo thing in the beginning of next year. First I will take the time to record all the basics by myself. Later I will replace the one or the other instrument by well known musicians, to get some other influences into my songs. Time will tell, how that goes, ha ha. I guess, about the middle of 2006 will be the right time for a release.

9. Your career has so many facets I want to make sure I haven’t missed anything. Therefore I would like to open the interview up for you to cover anything I may have missed or that may be coming up in the future?

Well, as you know, there´s gonna be some albums coming up soon. I finished the first album of the greek rockers “REDRUM”. It is finished, mastered. We´re negotiating at the moment, so I don´t know, when the album will be released. I will do some shows with “REDRUM” by the end of November in Greece. (FIREFEST-Athens on the 29th with House Of Lords; Danger Danger). Rain is clear….. I also sang the forthcoming album of “ZENO ROTH”, ULI JON ROTH`S brother. I will complete (2 songs left) the album on the 22nd of Oktober. The release on “EMI Japan” is planned for January/February 2006.

10. A lot of the site visitors are aspiring musicians and I think your wisdom could be very meaningful to them while they are searching for their footing in the music world. Is there a message you have for those looking to follow in your footsteps?

I mean, there´s a things that you have to know about walking this very long a rocky road. Nothing comes easy to you. So, if you are willing to take that step, you have to work very hard to become somebody. How bad it may seem sometimes, don´t look back and don´t give up. Think positive. U can only make if you are willing to take the consequences, how bad they might be. Another very important thing is. The showbusiness is a shitty branche. So, don´t believe everything you´ll here. People promise you everything to take advantage of you. Finaly the most important: Don´t see music as a job. It is a lifestyle. If you´re not happy with it, quit!

11. And last but never least, do you have a message to send out to your fans world-wide?

In times like these, with all those catastrophes, we all should appreciate what we have. It all could be over in the next second. We all only live once. So live and make the best out of it. If you wanna do something, go for it. Don’t hesitate, before it’s to late.

In the name of Rock’n’Roll,

Michael

Posted by Kathy at November 18, 2005 03:11 AM