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Interview Questions from Flee the Seen to Anam Cara

FTS: Where did you get your name from and does it have any particular meaning?
We got the name from our first drummer; he’s kind of a history buff and really into Scottish and Irish culture. The phrase "Anam Cara" means a friend of your soul, so being Christians we thought the name was a good representation of our relationship with Jesus Christ.

FTS: Being that you are from Tampa Bay, with such acts as Underoath and Poison the Well (among other countless amazing bands) how has that shaped your outlook on the music that you make?
We’re all pretty fortunate to have grown up in such an awesome state around great bands like Poison The Well, Underoath, New Found Glory, etc. The Florida music scene has definitely helped us shape our sound, It’s also difficult at times to stand out amongst so many bands that follow that same melodic sound. I think we’ve come into a sound all our own, though, which really comes from listening to bands that are innovating their scenes all around the country, seeing that challenge, and trying to do something new yourself.

FTS: What would you say is your biggest influence in writing together?
We all just love to play this music. When we get together to write, the best part is when a song starts to come together and you’re just so stoked to hear it, like if you weren’t in the band you’d be stoked to hear someone else play this stuff.

FTS: You guys have a new album scheduled for early Spring 2006 on Strikefirst Records, what is it going to be called and can you give us a snapshot of what it is about? How would you compare it to your previous music/recordings?
Well, the album’s name is Ready To Live and it’ll be in stores April 11th, but we’ll have the record on tour with us in March. We’ve only had one other record, our Self-Titled EP, which was also released on Strike First Records. Comparably, our new album is a lot more emotional and energetic. Our sound hasn’t changed much, you can just tell there’s more to it.

FTS: You have toured pretty extensively – do you have any favorite moments together on the road and maybe a favorite place that you love to play?
We’ve had some pretty interesting moments with some of the people we’ve toured with, little "Su Destino" shout out to War of Ages and Twelve Gauge Valentine. Also, we got to go to Tijuana with our good friends in Foreknown before they broke up, and recently we got to hang out in New York City.

FTS: We can’t help but notice that the comments on your myspace and other various guestbooks are all about your live show and how you guys set the place on fire. How would you describe your live show or is there one thing you hear most after playing a show?
Well we’re no Great White, but it’s flattering to hear some of the responses we get from people after seeing us. Everyone in the band has a lot of energy, so we’ve had some pretty close calls on stage with guitars being thrown all over the place. Our old guitarist has split our singer’s head open a couple times and our other guitarist and bassist have broken some equipment swinging stuff at each other. We just try and have fun with as little regard to safety as humanly possible.

FTS: What is the most amazing live show that you have seen or were influenced by?
Seeing the energy that bands like Comeback kid and Modern Life Is War have is always amazing. When they play the room never sits still. Same goes with Andrew W.K. When you see those bands perform, you just feel lazy. When it comes to a musical performance, Misery Signals is a band that will make you want to just quit playing, because they’re so good there’s just no point in trying to co-exist with a band like that.

FTS: Do you have any pre show rituals or traditions that you hold?
Our singer Bill does this motorboat kind of impression to warm up, the rest of us just try to remember to stretch and hit up a #2 before we go on.

FTS: We get the sense that you have persevered under some trying conditions. What has kept you guys together and kept the awesome momentum that you have going?
This band has definitely seen some rough times but I don’t think any of us have ever questioned whether we would stay together or not. Every time something has stood in our way or someone has left it just seems to motivate us to work harder and write better music rather than make us want to quit. The support we get from our friends in other bands is a huge part of it too.

FTS: All bands have certain personality traits. If you could describe each of your members in a few words, what would they be?
Matt is extremely white, straight edge, and our papa duck. Bobby is very urban, thinks he can rap, he "writes hits" and is one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet. Alex is our big bear, his brain is smart, kinda weird and has more beard than Chuck Norris. Bill's (a.k.a. little tiny baby smalls micro machine miniature ity bity Puerto Rican) is a straight up monkey. Like the curious George kind of monkey, plus he pees everywhere and loves chicken.

FTS: What are some of your goals for the year ahead, and what is the number one thing that you would like to accomplish in 2006?
We just want to tour non stop and make tons of new friends.

FTS: What is the most important thing you would want someone to know about your band?
We’re from Florida, we love burritos, we hate McDonalds, and we have nothing but fun.

FTS: Name a band that you know and love that people might not know about, but should.
Now Soldiers from Wick City FL(myspace.com/nowsoldiers) Sleeping Alone from St. Petersburg Florida(myspace.com/sleepingalone) The Same from Clearwater Florida(myspace.com/thesame) and The Red Baron from Davie Florida(myspace.com/theredbaron)

Interview Questions from Anam Cara to Flee the Seen

How long have you been doing this and how did you all get together?
The way we came together is either truly random or just plain fate. None of us knew each other prior to pursing music together.

RL and Kim met in college when RL played trumpet in marching band and Kim twirled a flag next to him in the "Star Spangled Banner." Kim had pursued bass on the side of dance for several years and RL’s band needed a singer and a bass player. Hearing about each other from a few mutual friends, they joined up.

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