Happy New Year from NT.com!
Thanks so much to everyone for all the initial and continued support. Feedback on the site so far has been fantastic, please keep it coming as we are still a bit of a work in progress.
While we all anxiously await the announcement of these elusive MWK dates, let’s bother Neal with some more questions.
This time, it’s up to you.
What do you want to know?
More soon…
Welcome to nealtiemann.com!
Welcome to nealtiemann.com, the definitive news and historical reference resource regarding Neal Tiemann and all of his musical endeavors.
On the site you will find a few things that are exclusive to nealtiemann.com:
Neal has provided official lyrics for both MWK EPs and we have an extensive collection of photos of Neal from over 30 shows on David Cook & the Anthemic’s 2009 Declaration Tour. Neal has also graciously provided answers to some questions for nt.com that have been posted in the Press section.
Please enjoy the site and keep checking back for updates. We are a work in progress and there are many exciting things left to come.
PS, Happy Birthday, Neal!
nealtiemann.com Exclusive Q & A
Author: nealtiemann.com
Date: December 14, 2009
The following answers have been posted, unedited, as written by Neal.
Top 5 favorite albums of all time?
Homogenic by Bjork, Up by Peter Gabriel, Diary Of A Madman by Ozzy Osbourne, Party Animals by Turbonegro, Master of Puppets by Metallica
Top 5 favorite songs of all time?
‘Joga’ by Bjork, ‘Undersold’ by Big Wreck, ‘Sleep ‘Til Noon’ by The Feds, ‘Wish You Were Here’ by Pink Floyd, ‘Right Where It Belongs’ by Nine Inch Nails
What inspired you to start playing music?
according to my mom, i asked for a drum set really young. i’ve just never been able to do much else.
Stranded on a desert island for 1 month… you can only bring one album. Which one is it?
right now – Crack The Skye by Mastodon. all time best – Homogenic by Bjork.
What is your songwriting process like? Lyrics or music first?
either way, i don’t have a specific regimen.
Do you think you’ll ever put out a solo record
i think i’ll never say never.
What are five artists you love that you think would surprise most people?
Lucero, Beastie Boys, Coheed & Cambria, Dave Matthews Band, Cradle Of Filth.
Do you have any guilty pleasures?
you shouldn’t carry guilt with anything you like. i don’t.
What time of day do you do the most writing?
at night. clearly.
Do you record ideas onto your computer on the road?
i do.
What kind of recording program are you running on your computer?
i use protools and garageband.
What song do you love so much you wish you had written it?
‘Baby Girl, I’m A Blur’ by Say Anything or ‘New Noise’ by Refused
When you were 15 who was your main songwriting influence? Who is your main influence now?
at 15, definitely Ozzy Osbourne. now, i try not to be too directly influenced by anyone.
What is your favorite MWK song to play?
A Scarlet Letters
What is your most memorable live performance?
playing in the philippines for 115,000 people.
What do you love most about being on tour?
there’s nothing i don’t like about being on tour.
