Interview with Music for Pleasure - Q's needed

[Frank_Chickens]

I'm interviewing Mark Copson from Music For Pleasure this Monday and is there anything you would like me to ask him?


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"As chairman of the Cradle of Filth fanclub I'm the most insensitive man in Britain, but even I can see there's tension there"

[Max Murdoc]

Wow, really? When are you interviewing? I'll think of some this evening after I listen to what I have.

I liked how the bands sound progressed and wondered how much the producers input influenced their sound. so, here's my question:

"You had John Leckie producing the Fuel to the Fire single. My question is how much did he influence the bands sound?"

I'm a massive Leckie fan and just wondered how much he contributed to the sound of the single.

[club80]

Wow! That's pretty cool. I am in the dark about their activities after 1985. Are they back together?

We didn't sell a lot of records, but somehow we left an impression.
-Johnny Ramone-

[Hemi]

Ask him if they are going to release "Into The Light" and "Blacklands" on CD?

Hemi

[Frank_Chickens]

Thanks for the questions, keep them coming! [:)]


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"As chairman of the Cradle of Filth fanclub I'm the most insensitive man in Britain, but even I can see there's tension there"

[Frank_Chickens]

Here are the questions composed so far:

1. How did the band form?
2. How was the name of the band chosen?
3. Why did you choose the style of music?
4. Where did you perform your first gig?
5. What was the reaction?
6. What song went down well when gigging?
7. What songs were unpopular when gigging?


What was your favourite place to play in:-

8a. The UK?
8b. Europe?
8c. Rest of the World?
8d. And why?



What were your least favourite places to play in:-

9a. The UK?
9b. Europe?
9c. Rest of the world
9d. And why?

10. Was Rage Records the band's label?
11. If not, then what deal did the band receive in order to sign up?
11a. If so, how was the distribution deal with CBS records arranged?
12. How were Lonesome No more signed up?
13. John Leckie produced 'Fuel To The Fire'; how much influence did he have
on the band's sound?

14. Why did Martin King leave the band?
15. How was Ivor Roberts chosen to replace him?

16. How did the band get involved in Futurerama?
17. How well did the tracks go down?
18. What did you think of the video?
19. Do you have you got a copy of it?

20. Why did you choose to sign to Polydor over others?
21. What was the royalty rate and advance for the band?

22. How was Mike Hedges chosen for the producer role for Into The Rain?
23. How much influence did he have on the sound?
24. How were the tracks chosen for the album Into The Rain?
25. Which tracks were left out and why?
26. How were the singles chosen?
27. Why was John Brand chosen as the producer for 'Time'?
28. Which were your favourite/least favourite tracks?
29. What promotional work was done for the singles and albums?
30. What did you think of the reviews (TV, mag, etc.) for the singles and albums?
31. How well did the singles and album do in Europe/America/Rest of the World?
32. What was the reaction to them?
33. Were there any tracks that were hits outside of the UK but not here?
34. What was the public and other musicians' reaction to the
band's releases?

35. What sales figures did 'Time', Into The Rain' and 'Light' receive?

35. What was the process of the band's departure with Polydor?
36. How was Whirlpool created?
37. Were there any plans to release tracks by other artists?
38. How was deal arranged for Polydor to release the singles and album?
39. How were John Porter and Colin Richardson chosen for the production roles
for the singles?

40. Why was Chrome Hit Corrosion only released as an 12"?
41. Was Mike Hedges chosen again to produce Blacklands? If not then whom?
42. Were any tracks left out? If so, why?
43. Which were your favourite/least favourite tracks?
44. What promotional work was done for the singles and albums?
45. What did you think of the reviews (TV, mag, etc.) for the singles and albums?
46. How well did the singles and album do in Europe/America/Rest of the World?
47. What was the reaction to them?
48. Were there any tracks that were hits outside of the UK but not here?
49. What was the public and other musicians' reaction to the
band's releases?

50. What was the process of the break up of the band?
51. What did you do after the break-up?
52. Are you still in touch with the other band members?
53. (saved to the end) What are you now doing and the rest of the band doing now?
54. Are there any plans in releasing 'Into The Rain' and 'Blacklands' on CD?
55. Is there anything you would like to ask me?


Any others to add?


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"As chairman of the Cradle of Filth fanclub I'm the most insensitive man in Britain, but even I can see there's tension there"