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Remember when bands like Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains to name a few exploded on the music scene back in 1980’s. Their electrifying presence commanded respect and admiration to the masses. It also pushed the city of Seattle, Washington into the mainstream of the music industry.
Now the time is 2007 and Seattle, Washington is once again pushed into the spotlight with this next artist. 3CE, who not only sings but plays guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, is making music that speaks from the soul. If you are looking for something new and refreshing, then 3CE is your man. With 4 albums released under his belt, 3CE is in the studio quickly working on his next album.
Isaac-Joseph: Hello, how are you doing today? I wanted to first thank you for doing this online interview with the magazine.
Isaac-Joseph: Describe who is 3CE and where did the concept of your name come from:
3CE: The name actually just came to me while I was recording “FALL ASLEEP,” which was the first officially recorded 3CE song. It was my third band/recording project, so the “3” is loosely related to that. Kinda a “third times the charm” type thing. As far as who I am, I’d say I’m a musician who strives to make good/catchy music with no real regard for normal genre restrictions. I’m always trying to come up with a unique style that’s never been done before.
Isaac-Joseph: You have a total of 4 albums completed; what can we expect from this album that may be different from your previous ones?
3CE: Well, when I started it I thought it would be more hard-rock related. Now, as I start to finish tracks, I’m realizing that the style is once again going to be all over the place. There’s definitely some unique stuff happening already. I don’t think people will be disappointed.
Isaac-Joseph: Your music really can not be placed in one genre. Is this something that you consciously created when you started working on your music? Why or Why not?
3CE: I’d say yes and no. I always wanted to blend styles together, but when I get in the studio it usually gets more out of control than I planned on. Sometimes when I record a track, I will just start laying down different instruments with no idea of where the song might go. It’s nice sometimes to just let music create itself without planning it out.
Isaac-Joseph: What makes you want to do music; what is your driving force?
3CE: Well, I’ve asked myself that a lot lately. I really enjoy the creativity of making music, and I thrive on the energy that music seems to possess. There have been a lot of ups and downs as far trying to make it as an independent artist, but every time I try something else, I just come back to music wanting to do it even more. I guess it’s just what supposed to do.
Isaac-Joseph: Describe the energy that you get when you are performing live on stage:
3CE: I think the energy from performing comes from the audience. I love to see people enjoying the music and that’s what can make a performance so much fun.
Isaac-Joseph: You have a nice selection of influences ranging from Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls, to Rage Against The Machine to 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg to name a few. How have these entertainers’ help shaped the way you make your own music?
3CE: I definitely have been heavily influenced by all those artists and many more as well. I think any good music has a way of inspiring me and showing me what might be possible to create. Then it’s my job to use that inspiration or maybe the influence from several other artists, and take it to the next level with my own music.
Isaac-Joseph: Do you want to be famous or would you be happy to just get your music across to a select devoted few?
3CE: At this point it’s not about me being famous, but I want my music to be famous in the sense that everyone’s listening to across the whole world. I want it to be as successful as possible.
Isaac-Joseph: If you had a chance to do something else in life, would you do it or is music in your blood?
3CE: Music is definitely in my blood. Whenever, I do something else it just makes me want to do music more.
Isaac-Joseph: What advice do you have for young kids who are trying to get into the music business?
3CE: I’d say find a way to get some kind of computer recording setup and then start writing and finishing your own songs. I think the key is to finish songs that you start and then find a way to release them on the internet. Everything seems to be changing in the music industry and direct digital distribution from the artist is probably going to be even more significant in the future.
Isaac-Joseph: What are you most looking forward to for 2008?
3CE: I’ve taken some time off from promoting my music on the Internet, and I’m really looking forward to releasing my new album in 2008. After that, I want to immediately start working on the next album and hopefully release it in 2008 as well.
Isaac-Joseph: What have been the biggest and worst moments in the music industry yet?
3CE: I’m not sure if I can speak for the industry as a whole, but I haven’t been very pleased with alternative/rock or any “band” music for the last few years. I think that side of the industry has become very conservative lately and I think the result is unoriginal and boring music. I want to change that when I release more of a hard rock album.
Isaac-Joseph: Time for shameless plugs: Let’s us in on what’s new with you or coming
up.
3CE: I’d just want everyone to download my last album, 3CE:2006, off iTunes and also to checkout my website 3CEmusic.com for the latest news and new material. Thanks for listening.
http://3cemusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/threecemusic
