Q&A INTERVIEW WITH CLINT BOGE
Hey everyone, Brendan the blind guy here! In these “unprecedented times” that’ve Gone and issued at least One Second Of Insanity over our lives like A Slow Descent of darkness, we Crave and Reach for freedom and normality. Although the World’s On Fire at the moment, we will rise again out of the ashes like a Phoenix, because no matter what, we Always have the lifeline that is music, which remains Unbroken!
So, consider these guys your saviours! Ladies & gentlemen, lords & ladies, I give to you Australia’s favourite rockers, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT!
Brendan; Last August, you warmed up fans with your first new musical offering in over a decade, the fiery powerhouse single ’Unbroken’. As fitting as this song is for these hard times, point in case the first verse“when all that you’ve known, is taken away, inside a heart that died, living a lonely life”, this song was written before this current crises, even before the recent national bushfire crisis. So what was the inspiration for this song?
Clint – “Unbroken” was inspired by the emotional rollercoaster that is life. I drew on some really dark and turbulent times in my life for some of the lyrical content. But I also wanted to highlight the fact that I gotten through every bad day of my life and I was still standing. We all have a fight and I wanted people to know that they are not alone and I hope that every time they listen to Unbroken that they feel a little better knowing that.
Brendan; This song definitely has a more powerful, anthemic drive to it musically speaking I find, with a major-tone in the chorus to lift up the spirits and help carry the soaring vocals. What are the influences and musical flavours you’ve drawn on for this song, and are any in contrast to previous influences?
Clint – There is so much great music that is always out there floating around in the ether, you can’t help but be inspired by it. I don’t think there was any one influence I could put my finger on though. We really wanted to sound like a band that had grown and matured, whilst still sounding like us, just fresher and reenergised after our little holiday.
Brendan; I’m sure we’re all keen to find out if this song is a taste of a possible new album coming soon, and if so, what can fans expect from the new music to come?
Clint – It definitely is and we are working hard on a brand new full length album as we speak. We have demo’d about 6 or 7 songs to date, so we are hoping to have an album ready for release some time next year.
Brendan; Recently you dropped the video clip for Unbroken which gives viewers an in-your-face experience on-stage and backstage, featuring footage from your performances at Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. What inspired you to take this approach for the video?
Clint – I don’t think we’ve done a live crowd footage based clip since “One Second of Insanity” from Begins Here. I’ve always loved those kinds of clips as you get an insight into what it’s like for the band both on stage and back stage. We had the best time on the “Good Things” festival and really wanted to share that great experience with everyone.
Brendan; Right, if this interview is a meal, we’ve served up the tasties, now time for the veggies. Seeing as we’re all going a bit stir-crazy stuck in isolation cut off from our surroundings and thus physical contact with people, we have to be a bit more creative with our time and methods of coping and living. Over on the Let’s Talk blog page, I asked people to share how they’re coping with the help of music and what creative projects fans and artists are undergoing. So, despite not being able to perform at shows, have these times been opened up any new creative pathways, and how have you all been coping and staying sane?
Clint – I’m sure for a lot of musicians and creative people out there, this time has been used to create new art. I’ve had time to get more lyrics written, finished songs that have been kicking around for ages, working on demos for all of my projects, so it’s that little bit of down time some of us needed. Other than that playing a shit load of COD, drinking responsibly and annoying my friends :P
Brendan; Now time for dessert! Let’s get exclusive guys, just me and you… So, what is an exclusive fun-fact about yourselves? (anything you want music related or not)
Clint – I don’t know about “fun fact” and I really wish I had some crazy stuff to tell you but we’ve become really boring ha ha! We’ve traded late nights and partying for eating well and getting enough sleep. We are leaving the crazy stuff to the next generation of musos coming through!
Brendan; Want more dessert? Good, ‘cause it’s time for my favourite question of all! It’s WTF time y’all! So, guys, you must have some pretty priceless moments on your music journey, but what’s the one that takes the cake as the most hilarious, priceless, WTF of them all?
Clint – We’ve seen the world, played some amazing shows, been on some amazing tours, there has been partying, nudity oh so much nudity ha ha, so much fun, it really does play out like the immortal words from ACDC in it’s a long way to the top. But the one that takes the cake for me and it’s pretty simple really and didn’t involve any nudity (well I think) was the time someone lost the masters to one of our albums in transit from LA to Brisbane. I’m still scratching my head about that one and they’ve never turned up, both parties involved still blame each other, ha ha
Brendan; Thanks so much for taking the time to chat guy’s! Let’s wrap things up with a message to all fans out there, particularly those struggling in these hard times, what would you like to say to them?
Clint – Thank you so much for all of your continued support, you guys are the best. We have new music on its way and I gotta say some of the new tunes gave me goosebumps. You know that’s a good sign after 20yrs, the vibe in the band room has never been better. Everyone is inspired and energised to deliver a great album that we hope you will love just as much as the others. Hang in there guys, it’s on its way. Big luv always C
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT DROP VIDEO CLIP FOR FIRST NEW MUSICAL OFFERING IN OVER A DECADE
UNBROKEN
