TesseracT
Talk about what's coming in 2012 and about a few things in the past... Many people see "One" as a enhanced version of It was so long ago I can barely remember! It took quite a "Concealing Fate EP", with bonus tracks and a bonus DVD, with the filming of the song at the studio. Was it a while... The first version we recorded was scrapped way to give more to your audience? because we weren't happy, and there were numerous takes How was the recording of "One"?
Yeah. As half the album was already available we really wanted to include as much in the package as possible. Amos (bass) came up with the idea to record it live and is good mates with the guy at Sphere studios where it was recorded, so he made it happen! "Concealing Fate" was previously released in advance, for the guitars and vox to get them right.. We got there in the end though and are very happy with the result!
months before the release of "One". Being the song such a monster, was it one of those songs that you just Would you like to see an adaptation of the song to a couldn't handle in keeping to yourselves or was there short fiction film? If so, what would it's main theme be behind it, or what story you think it would tell? another reason behind the early release?
This is a rather boring reason, but we toured the U.S. last Yeah, that would be awesome! The lyrical content is about autumn and we needed something to sell to help pay for the personal experiences of our previous singer Dan, so I trip. the EP was only ever intended to be a small US release guess if it was to reflect the songs directly, then he'd best for that purpose, but it caught on worldwide which was answer this ha-ha. Musically I think anything EPIC would fit. great.
You now have a new vocalist, Elliot Coleman. How is he adapting into TesseracT? There hasn't been an official release of the song live in concert. Are we ever going to see live footage from the He's doing very well. He was massively thrown in the deep end as we all met for the first time a week before our first song? There are no plans to do that, but it's definitely something we can think about in future! Right now we're focused on getting our next EP finished which is predominantly acoustic, and then finishing album two.
headline tour of the UK, but has risen to the challenge amazingly. We can't wait to get stuck into the second album, which is where he will really start to shine.
What can we expect for 201 2?
The EP I mentioned earlier and hopefully a new album. The album basically depends on how much we get done in the first half of next year, We're then going to be touring all over again, and hopefully playing some of the festivals.
Recently you joked about an album title that could really suit the band. Was it solely a joke or could "Neophobia" actually be a hint of what TesseracT are preparing?
TesseracT will return next year with a new EP. Until then, debut album "One" can be purchased at: http://www.tesseractband.co.uk You can also LIKE! them on their official Facebook page at: facebook.com/tesseractband
No. It was simply a joke about all the people who posted unkind comments on our page about Elliot. We're totally understanding of the people who wanted to voice their disappointment that Dan left, and they have every right to express their opinions. But when people post direct attacks on our page it's upsetting, so this was our little joke in response.
When can we see TesseracT return to Portugal?
Hopefully next year as part of a European tour, or maybe even a festival. We played our first international show in Portugal back in 2008 at the Chaos Emergente festival, which was awesome, so we can't wait to come back!
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