These questions were originally sent from Kevin Keohane to Steve and Marty. Doug Berry forwarded them on to Peter and Tim, and we have their answers here for you.
Peter Koppes:

My favourite track on 'Hologram of Baal' is: Buffalo Why? It reminds me of my favourite colour.

I think I contributed a lot to the song Tranquility because: My guitar feedback lasts a long time at the end.

Rock music is dead, Why or why not? Yes! LONG LIVE ROCK! I love the duality of that expression in a world which wants fixed ideas without flexibility.

My favourite thing about the upcoming world tour has got to be:The development of the old songs that are so strong and familiar, while at the same time anticipating playing the new ones(also seeing old friends).

The thing I dread most about the upcoming world tour has got to be: The same old highways.

I will use the following gear (insured against theft and/or damage) on the tour: Fenders,Vox,Leslie,Pedals and effects.

My music is most often inspired by: Nature

I enjoy what I do most when:the rewards are shared.

Tim Powles:

My favourite track on 'Hologram of Baal' is:The Day they turned off the Great Machine Why? Because it makes no sense.

I think I contributed a lot to the song Tranquility because: I let the Tape Machine roll forever

Rock music is dead, Why or why not? Rock music dies and is reborn everyday (*See also the answer to question 5)

My favourite thing about the upcoming world tour has got to be: the upcoming world tour

The thing I dread most about the upcoming world tour has got to be: *piles of dirty clothes

I will use the following gear (insured against theft and/or damage) on the tour: Mapex traditional orion drumkit, Alesis SR 16 Drum Machine(D4 Module and triggers, UFIP Cymbals (*See also answer to question 5)

My music is most often inspired by: a reaction to everything other than myself

I enjoy what I do most when: I'm not thinking about it

Any other comments or answers to questions that did not appear in 1-9: Clean Clothes


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