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I can’t rave enough about Tyler James’ astounding fresh sound, but hopefully the second part of our conversation will whet your appetite.
If you somehow missed Part 1, here's the link. And don't miss my review of his gorgeous self-titled EP. Now, back to the conversation: Your music has a very romantic flavor to it. Do you consider yourself a romantic?Not really when it comes to women. My friends make fun of me for over-romanticizing things in everyday life though. I try to view my life as a movie, where every conversation is meant to happen, every place I go I'm suppose to be. Except the script I get includes the guy sleeping, walking to his car, brushing his teeth, or saying something stupid . . . all having purpose because they get you to the next scene. And of course I need props, like a good record giving a good conversation a hum, or a glass wine with a burger off the George Foreman grille. What is your favorite type of venue to perform in?I like them all. Whichever one has people there who want to be a part of something. It's not the venue that matters. Of course it's nice to play big venues filled with people, or at clubs and bars with a good sound guy, or colleges where kids listen and there's no club drama. But these are just details, because a show in a house for 5 people is just as enjoyable. Whoever is supposed to be there will be there. How do you deal with the ups and downs of the music industry?Well I don't think the whole music industry is always up and down, just the people with lots of money. But to answer the question, I do what I can to separate the creative process from the business side. I also try to surround myself with people in the business that I can trust. I love the music business, enough to even get a college degree in it, and I'd be naïve to think I can be a purist and have nothing to do with it. I'm always doing research, asking a lot of questions, and learning from others. The danger is that you can get caught up in it, get discouraged, start comparing yourself to others, and start letting peoples opinions really get to you. It helps to remember that no one in this business really knows what they're doing. Everyone is just guessing. If you weren't making music, what do you think you might have an interest in doing?I would want to do something that allows me to travel and make my own schedule, like everyone else I suppose. I'm really into graphic design and printmaking. I'd also like to get into filmmaking and photography when I can afford a nice camera. I suspect that Tyler James will soon be able to afford that camera. I'm just hoping it doesn't take him away from his amazing music for too long!
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