Favorite bands :
Fortunately, I’ve grown up with a lot of music and lots different types of music. I believe the childhood is the crucial stepping stone for your musical potential the rest of your life!
I grew up with the lovely mainstream rock of Suede, Oasis, Nirvana, Heather Nova, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, D-A-D and other popular 90ies rock bands. When I got older I went into more interesting rock bands as Tim Christensen and Metallica. Then I moved on back to the 70ies-roots and rediscovered Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, and that attributed me with a bent towards progressive rock music forever. That has so far led me through bands as Kashmir, System of a Down, Soundgarden and Tool. The open-mindedness of progressive music opened up the opportunity of listening to almost all music, a wide spectrum from Radiohead to Rufus Wainwright to Andrew Lloyd Webber to Björk to Mr. Bungle (and everything else that Mike Patton has touched). And by the way, I’ve always had a weakness for other strong female characters such as Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Duffy and Jeff Buckley.
Now that I’ve started singing myself I’ve found the joy in Jason Mraz, Michael Buble, Mike Patton and who knows what’s to come next...
Favorite guitarists :
To me there aren't such a thing as the "best" guitarist in the world. It's just a matter of taste and sentiment. But period my favourite is Guthrie Govan!
... If you're looking for a new guitarist to check out that doesn't bore you after one song, here are some interesting ones worth checking out:
::::: Nuno Bettencourt (of Extreme, no coincidence I mention him first)
::::: Ron Bumblefoot Thal (solo artist and previous member of G'n'R, he's terrifyingly skilled)
::::: Guthrie Govan (solo artist, amazing musician, has also played with G'n'R with Bumblefoot, has recently released his very first solo album, and the song Wonderful Slippery Thing off the album won a guitar magazine award.)
::::: Allan Holdsworth (legendary hyper-technical fusion guitarist)
::::: Tommy Emanuel (definitely the best and most vivid acoustic player in the world and an experienced musician)
...oh yeah, and always keep the song Tender Surrender by Steve Vai within reach!
Favorite bassists :
I can drool for hours to a bass solo by Stu Hamm, Victor Wooten or Les Claypool, but I also really like progressive musicians, like bassist Justin Chancellor of Tool.
Favorite books :
It feels like school pretty much kills your wanting to read books by yourself, and it's a bit sad.
Favorite tv :
Family Guy is the best comedy in the world, whatsoever! (Yes, better than the Simpsons!) Danish Comedy is also one of the best things in the world, and does anyone of you Brits remember "Green Wing?" ...oh my god, that is my humour on the spot! :D Hahah, I also discovered Flight of the Conchords!
Favorite movies :
Beautiful movies that wants to tell something about life, check out Så som i Himlen. Besides that just anything with Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon and their talents, like the Departed or the Bourne triology! And I'm a faithful fan of James Bond, and I love the new style with Daniel Craig. (Even though I was very dissappointed with Quantum of Solace.)
Here in my city of Holbæk there are many music projects going on, and I'm trying to participate in as many things as possible. Like our annual high school musical (which three the three of us wrote ourselves this year, fuck yeah!!), my little acoustic trio, orchestras on the public music school, cover bands or songs we just rehearse for a single occasion.
Bottom line is that I'm trying to get as much music into my day as possible and to challenge my musical taste. It's really just all about doing what you enjoy!
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Maitinin profile, last updated : November 1, 2009
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