"The lyrics and the music [should] fit together and create something that's unique but familiar at the same time." This creation process in a delicate activity, which for Earley is more important than performing the material in front of an audience. Why? "Because creation pushes us forward."
Video interview with American folk rock band Blitzen Trapper. FaceCulture spoke to singer and guitarist Eric Earley about the new album Destroyer Of The Void, Wild Mountain Nation, childhood influences, folk music, narrative songs, Queen, starting the latest record, old recordings, stylistic change, the album title, and more. Earley also gives a live performance of the song The Man Who Would Speak True. (21/05/2010)