Chris Pitman update from first SexTapes show
Chris Pitman left an update in his personal website regarding SexTapes' first live gig. Here's what he had to say.
"We finally got our zhit together and did a live gig, of course under the name of FREEPORN, as we are testing the waters, so to speak. But it went really great despite a few technical difficulties, but hey, thats why its a test gig. But all in all it went great and the crowd was fun and crazy. Can’t wait to do it again, Im addicted!
We are now very confident with the show and will present shows in LA very shortly.
One Gig in the future is with, Pygmy Love Circus, Sturgeon, and SexTapes at the Key Club Hollywood on Feb. 5th
There is talk of a future major tour with a HUGE Rock Band, but that will take some time to figure out if it happens.
Meanwhile, we are expecting SexTapes to be include in a Major Television Series very soon, I’ll let you know
thanks for subscribing to the newsletter -chris"
source: chrispitman.com
Chris Pitman’s ‘SEXTAPES’ album released
SEXTAPES
Chris Pitman's band 'SEXTAPES', released its debut album on November 11, 2008 via ToneRiot Records. The CD is available through iTunes.
Pitman: "I'm glad to finally get this album out there as it was just finished this summer. Between my involvement with GUNS N' ROSESand the band's high expectations for a solid and unique hard rock sound, we're stoked to finally have a great record that we're proud to release to our fans."
Music all sounds the same today, so SEXTAPES has created what they would brand as future hard rock. The music is best classified as a bit psychotic, but with plenty of melody mixing up the punk and psychedelic overtones.
The band originated out of sheer perverse amusement with a series of informal jams by Wheeler and Fox in a cluttered garage. There, amid a bewildering array of audio electronics in every conceivable state of condition, promising sonic experiments continued with slated vocalistPitman's enthusiastic blessings, even though he was about to embark on a mammoth tour as an integral part of GUNS N' ROSES. Between playing multiple instruments (for studio recording and live in concert), co-writing and co-producing for the new GN'R album, "Chinese Democracy", he is also a co-writer with frontman Axl Rose of the song "If The World" in the new Warner Bros. Pictures and Ridley Scott film "Body Of Lies".
Recorded at The Pass Studios in Hollywood where rock legends like SMASHING PUMPKINS recorded "Zeitgeist" and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS recorded "Stadium Arcadium", the debut album was produced and mixed by Chris Pitman. All songs are written by Kelly Wheeler and Chris Pitman.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/sextapesband
source: blabbermouth.net
WickedInfo Interview with Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Chris Pitman
Chris Pitman and Axl Rose (credit chrispitman.com)
Chris Pitman has lent his keyboard skill as a member of Guns N' Roses over the past decade. He also shares writing and producing credits on various songs through their new album, Chinese Democracy. Before Guns N' Roses, Chris also toured with Tool and founded the band Lusk. Along with celebrating the release of Guns N' Roses' new album, Chris also released the self-titled album of his other band (SexTapes) earlier this month.
You can purchase the SexTapes album through Best Buy, Target, iTunes, and everywhere good music is sold; including their website - SexTapesBand.com, where you can purchase a limited edition package.
Q: How did the formation of your band SexTapes come about, and how big of an influence was Paris Hilton in the naming of the band?
CP: Friends in Hollywood getting together ‘cause we were interested in making a commentary on the current state of popular music. The only way to truly comment on anything is to be productive and make something, not just put together weightless words or criticisms. That is the way of the non-productive, and the weak. There is nothing to defend there. But, a loud mouth, with a jaded and negative view of the world, is usually exalted by the Idiocracy of Dunces.
I've never stayed at the Paris Hilton.
Q: After fans get past their hesitation of asking their local music store clerk if they have SexTapes for sale, what can fans expect to hear on the bands debut album?
CP: A music of a unique kind, mixed within the same common language they've heard all their lives. Rock n' Roll is a simple language of 25 words or less, and we have managed to regurgitate it again in a unique sequence.
Q: What comes easier for you, writing lyrics or writing music?
CP: Neither are particularly easy, or enjoyable to figure out. It is a lot of work and it can take thousands of hours to make something right. But when accomplished, that is the reward.
Q: You share writing credits on "If The World," the new Guns N' Roses song that premiered in the credits of Body of Lies; what was the inspiration behind the lyrics of the song?
CP: It's about Environmental Decay in its Futurist Context.
Q: What has been your proudest accomplishment as a recording artist?
CP: It's always about the last piece that you've finished. Everything that you've ever done has led up to your latest work. Your whole life is wrapped up within it, and this is the current state in your journey.
Q: Who were your musical influences growing up, and are there any artists that continue to influence you?
CP: I go to therapy to try to shake off any influences. That is the damnation of man, and of all artists; being an automaton/parrot. Just listen to what it does on the fake radio/billboard/corporateCancer.org
Q: Which Guns N' Roses songs do you enjoy performing the most?
CP: The improvised jams in-between songs, because they can only be performed once.
Q: Which do you enjoy most, the beginning of a concert or the end?
CP: The audience determines which is enjoyed the most. It's their show, not ours.
Q: Besides your last name only having one T in it, what else would fans be surprised to learn about you?
CP: That I've bowled a 298 game.
Q: We end all of our interviews with word association, so I say wombat and you say...
CP: 7-10 split.
source: wickedinfo.com
