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never be underestimated.
I eventually reassembled the means and energy to
speak to Damo Suzuki. It took nearly 12 months and
to have the world yet a computer between us, but
eventually we conversed. Manchester – The Wires –
Melbourne – And Back.
What situations led you into singing music? And
how did you develop that unique style?
All creative things begin with Zero. Situation of no
information. If you are free, actually you can find many
ways to express your feeling … It’s much more natural
and no repetition. This is the moment we are together
with audience in trance. I don’t think it’s unique … we’re
doing what all we can in the moment … TOGETHER.
What sort of music do you listen to? Any new
bands out there that have sparked your interest?
I listen to almost no music deeply. I don’t need much
information. Before I heard Russian classical music of
20th. Jazz before the 70s, and folk music from around
the globe. I’m thankful for all those sound carriers who
joined NEVER ENDING TOUR project. I get inspiration
from them in this music cosmos, which we are
creating. All those young bands/artist who are finding
their roots and creating united energy together.
You were a street artist in late 1960’s Cologne What
was life like? Did you find wisdom on the streets?
I was street artist not only in Cologne. I performed
in European continent at that time. It was hippy time.
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I just liked to travel and meet other people For that I
didn’t have money, I made money on the street when
I have nothing in my pocket to go next place. Street
is where you meet people, just any kind of people.
I was not only playing guitar and singing. I had no
plan. I made some time happening, kind of one man
theatre or painting on the street as well.
Could you explain how you clicked so perfectly
into the Can sound? How did that perfect transition
and that naturalness between yourselves happen?
I don’t know if I was flexible enough or them. But
things were sure that we hated any information, we
didn’t like to create music like everybody else. We’re
anarchist. So, for everybody it was easy to create something.
When we create sound we started from zero. So,
it’s easy thing. Nobody should not be corrected from
someone. We’re all in same space.
What were the Can years like for you on a personal
level?
It’s almost like school days. Some times you see them
on a photo and I remember I was together with them.
He was good in French and he was trying to be good in
mathematics. He was always clothed in short pants. To
look back is a waste of time. I’m 55, already I have to
see much more in front. My time is not tick tacking my
time. I’m the pig man. I can’t turn my neck to see back.
What was the story or reason for your departure
with Can?
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