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Jan J. Nedved | ||
If you are looking for something that will have you believing in the Indie artist, then the music project, Bek Ofis, is the perfect choice. Headline by Jan J. Nedved and his musical guests, Bek Ofis has something that will appeal to you: genuine music that speaks to the soul. Coming from Prague, Czech Republic, Bek Ofis is gaining momentum in the states. Check out this recent interview with Junior’s Cave.
Isaac: Briefly describe how you entered into the music industry.
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: It happened long time ago. Since my father has always been a musician and music manager, I kind of followed the way I found the most "natural". I used to attend special elementary school focused on teaching music theory and several instruments. Later, I became part of school band when about 14 yrs old. After that, I've got involved in many musical projects, ending up at Bek Ofis, hoping there will be no others needed ;o]
Isaac: One of the reasons why I was drawn to you guys is because of your style. Briefly elaborate on your background
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: If you mean the style of our music, I'd say we are a pop/rock thing with slight "Czecho-British-American" influence. I've been listening mainly British bands for ages, and therefore it had to influence me somehow, but still I've grown up in Czech Republic so here is the mixture of both... And finally I used to live in the US for a year and this was very strong experience for me.
Isaac: What is the most rewarding aspect to making music currently for you?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: Of course the FANS!!! We usually have more girls at our gigs, which is nice, isn't it? ;o] I personally love when people sing with you during your hit songs... That's just amazing. Also, you have to bear in mind that although we sing in English, people around us don't speak this language on daily basis, so it's even better if they try to understand.
Isaac: What has discouraged you the most about making music?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: It happens quite often unfortunately. Usually when someone listens to our music briefly, doesn't really like it not even understands it and than just puts some "review" on the Internet or so... Also, I really hate how hard it is to get your stuff on the radio around here... They always tell you "you are not famous, we will not play it" but we all know that "you are not famous because they don't play your music" so it's kind of like perpetum mobile thing.
Isaac: What does being an entertainer mean to you?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: To make people happy, sad, crying, laughing... anything that moves them somehow. You have to give the people to come to your gig again, or to listen to your tracks over and over, give them something they can look for or to explore... I usually look for the atmosphere, the mood: Sometimes happy, sometimes calm, easy, and even mourning.
Isaac: Do you have a personal philosophy about music? If so, what is it?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: I wouldn't call it philosophy, as I said I prefer the mood or atmosphere of the sound rather than some individual skill. By that I mean that rather than to show how great each musician is, I prefer to mix everything together carefully and creating rather minimalistic composition... But I think everyone evolves, so it might be my preference now, but in 2 years... who knows.
Isaac: When you are performing live in front of an audience, what are the thoughts that are running through you head?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: I always think of all these people. I would like to know what is in their heads...
Isaac: Why is being an independent musician important to you?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: I can do what I want, when I want.
Isaac: Do you think the Internet has altered the path of music as an industry? If so, how?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: Well, it might have because people around the globe have the opportunity to hear the music from elsewhere. Globalization is great isn't it? ;o]
Isaac: Any advice for other musicians out there when it comes to using the Internet as a
medium for getting their music heard to the masses?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: It would sound silly when I would give advices to others since I haven't done anything "big" yet. The only thing would be "Do what you believe in and do not stop". Sooner or later you will enjoy the work done.
Isaac: What kind of recording software do you use?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: We use Pro Tools with many plug-ins. It would be long story...
Isaac: I know that everybody has his or her idea of a dream artist, someone who for whatever reasons that person would just love to listen to and admire. As an entertainer yourself, if you could play with one of your "dream" musicians, anyone at all, who would it be and why?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: It would be Gallagher brothers. That would be my dream, to perform with Oasis.
Isaac: What are you hoping to gain from your experience of being a musician and making music?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: I hope it will make me terribly rich and famous!!! ;o]
Isaac: What are you hopes for your music in the year 2008/2009?
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: We already started to "expand" abroad and because we sing in English, I hope that more people in US will find out about our music. We plan to release our second album, create several videos, hope that major radios around central Europe will put us on air and lastly we believe that we will be successful regarding open air festivals. My dream is to perform tour in US.
Isaac: This is our Shout Out time. Please give props to anyone and everyone that matters the most to you.
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: Wow, this is easy. I cannot thank enough to my family for their support during all this time. Also, I would mention my band for the great job they do during live performances and of course any person who helps us in any way.
Isaac: This is Shameless Plug time: Give us some updates on new releases and other projects in the works.
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: We are about to start recording our new album: currently working on video for our new single called "Calgary".
Isaac: Final Thoughts:
Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis: Hoping this was not the final sentence I wrote to you and that we will talk to each other again. Thank you for this opportunity. All of you interested in our music, please feel free to visit www.myspace.com/bekofis let us know your thoughts. You can buy our music at http://www.moozikoo.com/eng/artist.asp?artist_id=0174
All the best!
-Jan J. Nedved - Bek Ofis
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