Thornleyfans.com Exclusive Interview with the band #4
Are any of the songs posted on Ian's myspace in the last 6 months candidates to get recorded for the album? devymetal
Ian- a couple possibly not sure which yet
Would they ever think of doing what Radiohead did with their In Rainbows album? Poor Bastard
Ian- If I had as much money as radiohead sure why not
what kind of gear did he use to record, and what is his touring gear going to be this time around? (ie guitars, effects, amps) ezcomesthornicus
Ian- same deal as the last album, lots of old amps, soldano, marshall, budhha, fender combos, old acoustics, flapjacks
why hasnt he done any acoustic songs live in their set in the last 4 years and does he plan on adding that to their show with the new album phaser
Ian- Hard to do from show to show, if we had longer shows and a big tour it would be a possibility but I would love to do it if it fit
Why have'nt you come to BUFFALO??????? mongo
Ian no radio play down there hopefully with this new album we can get it picked up and get some shows booked
would he ever consider working with Myles Kennedy again? and are there any plans to tour with Myles's new band Alter Bridge? blackbird08
Ian of course why not, haven't seen eachother in years though, we've both been busy
How many songs are being recorded (not necessarily how many will be on the album)? devymetal
Ian 12 will be on the album, we are gonna record a bunch of extra stuff too
Would you possibly consider releasing the hyped tour DVD produced by the Ryerson students? tobytyler6969
Ian I don't know, maybe.
does tavis have more participation with the vocals on the new album? i notice he sings a lot more in the live shows these days...
Ian He has a lot more live, on the album not sure yet we haven't laid down the vocals
and any possibilities of a bonus track? maybe of one of the many covers that they know? not2shabby17
Ian Yeah probably a few
will there be a conscious effort to incorporate any slide guitar in any of the songs? phedre33
Ian some dobro, nothing electric yet, possibly try a pedal steel
will the band tour extensively to support the new cd....like maybe the S.W. U.S.A.? dammittt I need a good live show sooon! jackrox
see buffalo question
Ian would you ever consider releasing guitar tabs for some of the songs you have written that are not on any of your albums? kramerica
Ian - sure
what are each of the members current favorite songs? (of other artists) not2shabby17
Ian my own, man overboard. not sure for other artists, haven't had much time to listen to other things, Band of Horses has been playing around but nothing much
how were the songs inspired or come about? ezcomesthornicus
Ian - life, everyday life
are there any plans to tour europe? IRELAND maybe? yes? neonmonkey
Ian there is talk if wanting to go over there, its just a matter of time
Will that unknown (or at least unnamed as of yet), extremely addictive tune that gets played sometimes in concert will be on the cd? justakitty
Ian not sure which one
Will Thorgeson be doing the album/liner notes art work again or is there a new direction planned? billyone
Ian yeah hopefully we've talked to him about it already
Will we ever get a pro recorded version of Lost At Sea??? atreyu2112
Ian I would love to but not this time around, Nick hasn't even heard that song
any new merch ideas in the works for the new album? I'd say due to the large demand for thornley tabs, a tablature book would be a cool item for young thornstar musicians out there....i'd buy twonot2shabby17
Ian oh yeah definitely its just depending on the new art work
so...now that he has worked with jully black, collaborated with care failure, adam gontuir and alex lifeson...who would he next like to work with...or aspires to work with...whether living or dead ezcomesthornicus
Ian there might be some interesting things, not like I'll be having 50 cent or anything
any plans for a signature guitar from any company? ezcomesthornicus
Ian flapjacks thats my signature guitar, theres only a handfull ever made
Would Ian ever ever collaborate with Rocco DeLuca? it'd be cool to see how that would turn out. neonmonkey
Ian Who? ( Darryl: I have no idea either, next question)
Since Ian has referred to laying down big sweet solos as "masturbation", is it considered gay if I like to watch? Poor Bastard
Ian- (laughing) no not at all, as long as you don't touch
Is any of the new music (released on Myspace) or music on the upcoming album written from back in the day with Big Wreck? If so which ones (on myspace or new CD) |AllByDesign|
Ian a few on myspace, for the album no everything is new.
Ciao