SANTA'S MISFITS
Questions asked by Jon Wilde, added to Rock Realms 21st December 2009.
We wanted a Christmas interview here on Rock Realms, so what better choice than a band called Santa's Misfits?!
The band (as a whole) answer some serious and not so serious questions below. Enjoy...
Could you give us a brief history of how Santa’s Misfits started?
SM: Santa's Misfits started out as a studio project that included a bunch of talented musicians that just happened to be frendz...and the results are a kick ass Rock disc that happens to have a Christmas theme.
What’s the deal with CD? Is it rock covers of Xmas songs, new songs, or, well, what is it?
SM: "Christmas Frendzy" is a disc containing Xmas songs that, for the most part, have rarely been covered. We tried to give all the tunes our own little twist to give them that Santa's Misfits' edge.
Why should people buy it? What would their Christmas be like without ‘Christmas Frendzy’?
SM: First of all... Santa's Misfits know when you're naughty (and that's nice). I have it as first hand knowledge from the "Big Man in the red suit Himself" that a home without "Christmas Frendzy" on their play list is a house where coal stuffed stocking's will hung by the chimney!
Is there a best track on the album or is it all brilliant?
SM: All the tracks have their own twist to them. Personal favourites are "Little Drummer Boy", "Father Christmas", "Jingle Bell Rock" and a special nod to "Heat Miser". (Thank You for the "brilliant" nod)
Was the recording fun or hard work?
SM: The making of "Christmas Frendzy" was an absolute labour of love. Lots of hard work, long hours of recording, and tons of fun were involved in the making of the debut disc from Santa's Misfits.
Do any elves or reindeer play instruments in the background?
SM: Absolutely. The elves helped out with the "improve section" at the end of "Father Christmas". The reindeer did try to help out but after stepping in numerous "reindeer pies" we decided it was time to send them packing back up to the North Pole.
Has Father Christmas heard it yet? If so, what did he think?
SM: As a matter of fact, he has indeed heard it. After seeing Father Christmas and Mrs Claus "Moshing" to "Christmas Frendzy" with the elves in the recreational hall at the North Pole, I'd say it's a safe bet they liked it. Though, I've heard some of the elves made a trip to the Doctors office for "Mosh pit" related injuries.
What gifts have you asked Santa for this year, or are you too naughty to get presents?
SM: I asked for a new sports car. We are very naughty though. We are Santa's Misfits of course.
What’s the worst present you’ve given anyone else?
SM: A used guitar that was permanently out of tune as a joke gift to one of the band mates, and tagged it from Father Christmas.
Yeah I made the naughty list.
What’s the longest yellow word you’ve ever written in the snow?
SM: Supercallafragalisticexpiallado... After a long night of partying I hadn't broken the seal yet. (Couldn't finish the word either, I ran out)...
What’s your favourite meat/stuffing combination for Christmas day?
SM: Turkey and roast beast of coarse.
What’s the best Christmas film of all time?
SM: Funny ones? It's a tie between "Christmas Story" and "Christmas Vacation". Dramatic? Any of the "Christmas Carol" movies especially "Scrooged". And of coarse the "feel good sappy" Christmas movies like, "It's a Wonderful Life" and "White Christmas".
Sorry, I couldn't pick just one, it's like asking a musician "Who's the best guitarist" (What is best? too many styles and too many types of music)...
Who in the band can drink the most eggnog before they fall over?
SM: That's a tough one to answer, we've all had our nights and very rough mornings as a matter of fact. That's why early morning interview's rarely happen.
What do you do when it isn’t the festive time of year? Are you put in a box until the following December?
SM: We still play and party like the rest of the world. We are even in pre-production for the next Santa's Misfits Xmas disc and there is also talk of Santa's Misfits doing an original disc without the seasonal twist.
Who in the band looks best in a big red hat and bushy white beard?
SM: Kaptain Kirk the bass player in the band, but we have to load him up with eggnog first...till he passes out. Ooops the cats out of the bag...
What would you want on your 12 days of Christmas?
SM...
1 Rudolph's nose turned off for just 5 minutes
2 chances to see Jimi Hendrix live
3 dates with Mrs Claus (you haven't seen her lately)
4 ice creams that don't melt in the summer
5 golden unbreakable guitar picks
6 free plane tickets for life
7 sets of unbreakable strings
8 maids a milking (draw your own conclusion)
9 ladies dancing (in spiked heels of course)
10 minutes all to myself
11 perfect songs written by us (yeah I know)
12 years not on the naughty list (after the answers given in this interview, I don't think that will ever happen)
Anything else you would like to mention?
SM: Firstly, We would like to thank Rock Realms for inviting us to do this interview and hope everyone out there enjoyed the feedback from Santa's Misfits.
If anyone would like to contact us with questions, etc., we would love to hear your feedback as well!
Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year, Santa's Misfits!!!
Thanks again to Santa's Misfits for their time, and make sure you check out their very festive album!
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