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| Mike Clark Interview Ever wondered what Mike Clark's fave ICP tunes are? Well - for that and much more, read on! Mike E Clark Interview for Realjuggalos.com 12/1999 Assassin8: Mike, We know you have worked with a lot of artists other that ICP in the past, such as Kid Rock, George Clinton, Utah Saints(remember them?!). My first question is, who would you say has been the best artist/project you have worked with? (And don�t feel you have to say ICP just because this is a Juggalo site..!) Mike: Actually a few artists really stand out over the many I have worked with over the years.First of all "ICP" has been the most satisfying because I write the music. When I write for the Clowns I have no boundaries. Tragically most artists are trying to write material that fits into some radio programmers formula, or they are trying to make a song that a collection of 35 to 50 year old A&R people will like (or understand). FUCK THAT! I aint writing for them. I write tracks that me, the clowns & the Juggalos can rock to. Don't get me wrong George Clinton, Fred Wesley and all of those cats are the bomb, It's fresh to know that These incredibly talented and creative people are inspired and down with what I do but when I hear an ICP track i did & I see 5000 raging Jugglos freaking out and getting live at the shows , it is inspiring to make more fresh shit juggalos can get live too.. Assassin8: what do you feel is your best, and most satisfying piece of work you have completed with ICP/Twiztid? We all want to know which is your favorite Joker Card album? Mike: Its hard to say at this time. I don't like to think about it. I just move forward...writing the next track...i don't like to look back...it would make me crazy. i will say..The best and most satisfying work are the tracks im working on right now... i really like all the Jokers Cards the same and for different reasons... Assassin8: You have obviously developed your musical style as time, and albums pass, on what song(s) would you say that the 'true' you is reflected by the music? Mike: all of them...except for the ones that suck. ;) Assassin8: As many know, you have a vast taste in music ? who would you say are your influences over the past 10 years? Mike: Over the last 10 years? none...my influences occurred within the first 20 years of my life. i.e. Motown. Beatles.Curtis Mayfield. Zeppelin. James Brown. Sex Pistols. Talking Heads. early Stones. Husker Du. Black Flag. Prince Paul.Minor Threat..Jimi Hendrex..most of that shit i don't even listen to anymore...i have over 10,000 record albums & about 3,000 cds..now a days artists like Beck .Norman Cook. Aphex Twin.Flaming Lips.Beastie Boys. really inspire me to write... Assassin8: With the arrival of the limited edition EP's 'October 1999' , 'November 1999' and the soon to follow 'December 99' do you have any more personal projects lined up for the near future? Any possible collaborations perhaps? Mike: i just finished the soundtrack for "Big Money Hustlers" and now im doing tracks for DarkLotus..and new ICP tracks. also working on a solo Mike E Clark album for summer of 2000. and i plan on doing Mike E Clark EPs for January & February 2000 and so on.. Assassin8: Do you feel that the actual music and sounds of a song or production tend to get overshadowed by the vocals? Do you think that people are paying more attention to the technicalities of a song these days - as you know, people expect more and more as each day passes! Mike: Not really... Maybe sometimes but generally i feel if you don't like the vocals its hard to listen to the song regardless. and likewise. Assassin8: Is there ever a time when you stop and think "Why am I doing this!" or indeed "I cant believe I am getting to do this!"? Mike: No to both questions. anything you put your mind to you can do... im living proof...when people told me i couldn't do this or i couldn't do that...it would just make me work harder to prove them wrong.... Assassin8: What are top 10 ICP/Twiztid tunes of all time? Mike: 1. Cemetery Girl 2. Dead Body Man 3. S W Strangler 4. 3 rings 5. Cotton Candy 6. Fuck Off 7. Halloween On Military 8. Rock The Dead 9. Wagon Wagon 10.I Stuck Her With My Wang I don't know how accurate that list is...thats just what comes to mind right now.... Assassin8: And last but not least, when referring to the studio, is it really 85 bucks an hour? Mike: It is now...! Assassin8: Thanks for your time Mike - I wish you all the luck with your solo projects...peace! Mike: Anytime... |
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