MUSIC INTERVIEW: OK GO
Speed Date: Getting Creative, Keeping It Minimal & Making It with The Muppets
In a world that seems to spin faster by the day, where social networking allows us to make friends with one another at the click of the mouse, we may be able to see what people have tagged or who they’ve ‘poked,’ but it can sometimes be difficult to really get to know someone and what they’re about. Feeling friendly, cutting to the chase, and learning something about current musical artists who represent the best of what they do, Buzzine has set a table and would like to introduce you to your Speed Date:
What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Timothy Nordwind and I was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan -- former celery capital of the world.
Where are you right now?
I am in Los Angeles, California hanging out with friends.
Can we have a pic to see what you’re up to?
Yeah, sure. Here you go…
If our moms were setting us up on a blind date, what 3 things would your mom tell my mom about you?
1. He's an indoor kid.
2. Loves Pizza.
3. Flash Gordon (1980) is his favorite movie.
Why are you answering these questions (what are you promoting)?
To practice speed dating and our new video with The Muppets!!!
What 3 words best describe your musical style?
1. Minimal
2. Spacious
3. Broken
What sentence best sums up your latest album?
Our latest album is a sonically multi-dimensional psychedelic blast of both the happiest and saddest songs we’ve ever recorded.
What are you most proud of in your professional life?
I am most proud of the fact that I get to make things for a living.
What other music (apart from your own) are you listening to right now?
Currently I am listening to Salem, the new Jay Z and Kanye West, the new M83, T. Rex, Alexander, Lykke Li, and Io Echo.
Who is your musical hero?
My musical hero and former teacher is bassist Carol Kaye.
When are you the happiest: recording in the studio or playing live on stage? Why?
I am happiest recording in the studio because I love making songs and playing with production...though playing live on stage is pretty great too.
What has been your greatest ‘rock star’ moment so far?
Greatest rock star moment so far has been making a video with the ultimate rock stars, The Muppets.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I am glad I have no idea where I will be in five years. Hopefully still making things, but I love the fact that five years from now remains an exciting mystery.
What is your motto?
Have a good time all the time.
Anything more to add?
Are we gonna date now?
Where online can fans find out more about you?
Okgo.net, on Twitter @TimothyNordwind, and Facebook.
Busy as ever, the uber-prolific, ultra-creative OK Go currently have their fingers in more than one pie. In recent months, they've contributed a characteristically killer track to 'The Greatest Movie Ever Sold' soundtrack, they've released their best album to date -- 'Of the Blue Color of the Sky -- and have achieved the greatest accolade in modern music: featuring on a compilation album of tracks from 'The Muppet Show.' No one has ever "put on put on music, or lit the lights" quite so delightfully.
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