BSK- .. Can you let the readers know what it you do and the projects you work with are ?
Mikey-Hey readers. I'm drum for Calgary's best, if not only, Christmas band The Jingles. I also have a solo project called Her Motives Are Silent. I am not in any fulltime bands at the moment but have been doing some drumming for recordings and have also been designing artwork for bands. My design portfolio is www.amvdesign.com
BSK-What got you into drumming at first?
Mikey-It just always felt like a part of me. I was always tapping along to songs. Drummers like Jose Pasillas II from Incubus and Dave Grohl were huge influences on me growing up. I've never had any formal lessons. Taught myself as I went along. I've always been drawn to music and I love creating it. Drumming just feels like an extension of myself and my creativity.
BSK-I didnt know about "Her Motives are Silent" till now what is that?
Mikey-Haha that's because I don't promote it that much. It's my solo project. Essentially, I write all the lyrics and music. I perform, record and produce it mostly by myself. Occasionally with some cameos from some friends. So far I have only released a 4 song EP called Such Sweet Sorrow but I have a full length album called Love Muse in the works. it's been a grueling process because I am learning as I go and really particular about how I want the album to sound.
BSK-That to me sounds like it will be pretty rad when it comes out .. .. Lemme know when it does .. but back to The Jingles .. You have a video that I love ! How long did that take to put together? .. That must have taken some time to edit!
Mikey-For sure! I'll keep you posted! The Jingles never take ourselves too seriously. It's kind of an inside joke for us to always promote our shows with overly epic movie trailer style videos. I mean, we're a band that only plays once a year. We need all the hype we can get. I tried to continue that tradition this year. It took me quite a few hours to edit all the audio and visuals together. Most of it is stolen from the internet. However, I tried to customize it as much as possible and make it as Christmassy as possible.
BSK-Oh I have been there but I will make sure people catch the links .. I am not a huge Xmas fan But I have a show coming up that the profits go to operation Xmas child.. if you are interested in coming and helping donate that would be rad!
Mikey-Cool. Keep me posted on the details. If I can attend, I will for sure. The Jingles is not just for people who like Christmas. To be honest, we hate most Christmas songs in their original renditions. We try our best to convert Christmas music into something that people will actually want to listen to. We really experiment with each song. We take our time to figure out which songs should be more dark and ominous ... or when to show off our musicianship... or when to be funny or when rock out and melt peoples faces off!
You never really know what to expect at a Jingles show. It really is an experience.
BSK-Sounds like a blast to me! .. Now for the random round !
what is you fave food?
for xmas?
Mikey-Oh man... chocolate hahaha.. as much as i LOOVE turkey dinner with all the trimmings ... I never get sick of chocolate ... and Who Hash
BSK-LOL .. What is you fave xmas drink . or xmas morning drink?
Mikey- love me some egg nog or coffee n bailey's on Christmas morning
BSK- If santa was to show up at your home drunk what would you say to him?
Mikey- need me to call you a cab? are you hungry? got some presents for me?
BSK-would you ask him if Rudolf is some kind of hybrid?
Mikey-Actually, I'd be more curious if we could channel some of that Christmas spirit flying sleigh technology towards the progression of hover board development.
BSK-LMAO!
.. For as you know is my favorite question .. What would you do in a zombie apocalypse .. but this one what what would you and the Jingles do in a zombie elf apocalypse?
Mikey- Haha well, a couple of years ago we had a show called THE JINGLES VS THE END OF THE WORLD ... we basically became super heroes and teamed up with Santa, Rudolf, Chuck Norris, Conan O'Brian, Captain Planet, Optimus Prime, The US Military and Jesus to fight off every threat you can think of ... including zombies
but in reality... i'd probably die haha
BSK- Well then this worked out quite well ..,I will share that too! .. To be honest I might suffer a bad fate but I am curious .. I gotta thank you for the chat bro!
Mikey-you're welcome
BSK -Mickey Valenz Thanks for chattin with me!!
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