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| INTERVIEW WITH JACK DE KEYZER (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE) DW: Me neither, but a lot of them are popular, I guess, because some people think that if they can't get to see the original artist (for whatever reason), the closest approximation will suffice. DW: Is Eden Hill a musical acquaintance of yours, as well? Are you familiar with her music at all? JW: No, I don't know her at all. DW: I don't either. I guess we'll soon find out, at the Studio Theatre. DW: I've discovered that Hamilton is not big on publishing post-gigs reviews, preferring promotional previews. One editor here, in fact, referred to post-gig reviews as "dead fish floating on the water - interesting to glance at but soon forgotten." On "I Need a Break", from your Down in the Groove CD, you acknowledge your gratitude for reviews while reminding the listener that you and your somewhat large family can't eat newspaper. Would you counsel other musicians to court the press or to simply concentrate on creating a product that will hopefully speak for itself? JK: I think it's a great idea to have a press kit and to be open with the media. Some guys don't like reading the reviews. DW: That's pretty understandable, in terms of egos getting shattered or inflated, but some musicians have a severe disdain for the press and want nothing to do with them. I don't understand that, but I take the attitude that if a particular musician doesn't want me to write about them, there are plenty of others who do. If that particular one can find success without it, all the power to them. JK: For sure. (continued on next page) |
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