Online magazine - Drowned in Sound - caught up with Cedric Bixler-Zavala (Mars Volta) recently to discuss the new album 'Octahedron' and its change in musical style for the band, their future live shows and future as a band and even a possible At The Drive-In reunion!
In summation, Cedric explains that the idea behind the new album was that "we wanted to make the opposite of all the records we've done. All along we've threatened people that we'd make a pop record, and now we have." He goes on to say that "what we wanted to make was an acoustic album. So this is our version of that, but obviously not sticking to the rules. It's always good to get rid of one audience to gain another. The old audience always knows what to expect. And I'm sure whatever audience comes from this album, we'll disappoint them with the next record."
As for their future gig setlists, Cedric says that "they'll play the majority of the record and then we'll probably end the set with some of the older stuff that we can include improvisation on. I think the game plan is to play all the new stuff as individual songs, unless something opens up and we recognise it as a spot to fool around with."
Finally, the interviewer, as most usually do, mentions his former band At The Drive-In. It would seem that this would be a tireless, boring and annoying question that Cedric would have to deal with in most interviews. However, Cedric seems happy to respond with some shall we say very interesting commnets. "We've been making amends with a lot of the members and having some really good talks with them. And we've been trying to get our financial business in order because a lot of people have been ripping off that band really badly... as far as the business side goes. I wouldn't mind it. Y'know, it might happen, we just have to iron out a lot of personal things. A lot of it we've dealt with already and I've apologised for a lot of things I've said and the way it ended... we'll see what happens."
Imagine. I think these comments will cause mayhem amongst At The Drive-In fans, including ourselves. To us at Music Universe it would feel like the Messiah had finally arrived.
By the way, we believe that 'Ocathedron' is the Mars Volta's best album since their 'Frances The Mute' album from way back in 2005. Yeah, we said it.
For the full interview click here
In summation, Cedric explains that the idea behind the new album was that "we wanted to make the opposite of all the records we've done. All along we've threatened people that we'd make a pop record, and now we have." He goes on to say that "what we wanted to make was an acoustic album. So this is our version of that, but obviously not sticking to the rules. It's always good to get rid of one audience to gain another. The old audience always knows what to expect. And I'm sure whatever audience comes from this album, we'll disappoint them with the next record."
As for their future gig setlists, Cedric says that "they'll play the majority of the record and then we'll probably end the set with some of the older stuff that we can include improvisation on. I think the game plan is to play all the new stuff as individual songs, unless something opens up and we recognise it as a spot to fool around with."
Finally, the interviewer, as most usually do, mentions his former band At The Drive-In. It would seem that this would be a tireless, boring and annoying question that Cedric would have to deal with in most interviews. However, Cedric seems happy to respond with some shall we say very interesting commnets. "We've been making amends with a lot of the members and having some really good talks with them. And we've been trying to get our financial business in order because a lot of people have been ripping off that band really badly... as far as the business side goes. I wouldn't mind it. Y'know, it might happen, we just have to iron out a lot of personal things. A lot of it we've dealt with already and I've apologised for a lot of things I've said and the way it ended... we'll see what happens."
Imagine. I think these comments will cause mayhem amongst At The Drive-In fans, including ourselves. To us at Music Universe it would feel like the Messiah had finally arrived.
By the way, we believe that 'Ocathedron' is the Mars Volta's best album since their 'Frances The Mute' album from way back in 2005. Yeah, we said it.
For the full interview click here
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