The Obelisk Questionnaire: Pierre Roulant of Deaf Blokes
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Pierre Roulant of Deaf Blokes
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I discovered stoner not so long ago and I loved groups like kyuss, fu manchu, lowrider, truckfighter,… It made me want to create this kind of music and if I got there it was thanks to a person, now a very dear friend, who was looking for a bassist for a stoner project, he sent me a demo and I hung up right away. Since Deaf Blokes was born and I am very proud of it.
Describe your first musical memory.
My first musical memory, the one that made me want to become a musician, was simply when I heard “Orion” from Metallica, I was 15 years old and the bass line gave me chills, an unforgettable memory.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
It was when I played with a local punk band called Preparation H, one of my first big scenes with a lot of audience, it was insane.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
It leads to surpassing oneself, to sharing and meeting other artists and projects in common.
How do you define success?
The success is to make my music known as much as possible and above all to have the recognition of great artists. To be able to live on his music would already be a huge success for me.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
The success that makes you lose your head, I think that despite everything we must not forget where we come from.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
I think it’s music like Lowrider ;) I love their songs, It’s very well done, great sounds, perfect.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
Art is freedom, sharing, love, death, it’s vital.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Not an obvious question since my only projects for the coming years are musical, I have everything I need, woman, children, home, to be happy, we will say that I hope that my children will succeed in their lives and especially that they will be happy
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