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Section: Specials 3012 Autor: Sista S.

Thematik:allgemein:.

a) who r the guys in the band - different characters?

b) your favorite bands / musicians

Margriet: Diamanda Gallas, She's a wonder with her voice, Bithday party, a lot 80 stuff and sleazy, dark and dirty kind of rolling, the thing that makes mine skin chill

Rik: Wumpscut, Feindflug, and lots of old punkrock like the Ramones.

Manon; Nine Inch Nails, Jack Off Jill, Placebo, Murderdolls, Helium Vola, Faith and the Muse

Martin: Stranglers and many diffrent kinds of music

Karin ; Nick Cave, the Damned, Dreadful Shadows, etc.

c) what kinda music do u really hate?

Margriet: R&B, House and Dixieland

Manon; all kinds of music have something you like or dislike

Karin: R&B, Jazz, House etc

d) which records would u take to a lonely isle here u only have a cd player?

Margriet: what about electricity? Film music Queen of the Damned

Rik: Err...on a lonely isle? Perhaps something to get me trough the days like NIN or Rob Zombie...

Manon; All of Nine Inch Nails, Dream Disciples - Asphyxia, Cocteau Twins - Treasure nd Martin has the rest already.

Martin: Stranglers: Black &white, The Gatherings: Souvenirs, and loads more

Karin: Asrai : As voices speak & Touch in the Dark and loads more

e) what else would u need?

Margriet: A good drink and a boot to get home

Rik: Single Malt Highland Whisky.

Manon; books, lots of good books

Martin: Bassguitar: Rickenbacker

f) funniest tour experience?

Margriet: The faces of the two women (the two only women) looking for our gig in a Gaybar. They defenately expected music with a sax in it, while there getting 4 angry looking girls, screeming, while the roadies where laying on the roof listening....never play on 8 maart (womensday) when you are a girlband.

Rik: Using a rubber doll on the stage in the time I played in a punkrockband

Manon; euh, well.....

Martin: Getting black holes in my mind

Karin: Getting flashbacks al the time

g) worst or most embaressing situations?

Margriet: We'ved plaid in Amsterdam, it was so cold that the effects equipment wouldn't work any more and we had to play accoustic, my dress deffently wasn't made for that situation, Liepzig, we couldn't play because the assholes run with the money, thankfully there was beer. What about you have too pie and ther's a traffic jam ....

Rik: Ripping my pants at a concert

Manon; don't know where to start......

Martin: Leipzig for choosing the wrong tent, looking for my shoes

Karin: Not enough time to tell everything

h) best concert u´ve ever seen?

Margriet: Gladly there are A LOT! bands that's realy worth too expirience, Von Magnet in Nighttown was impressief, Ministry at Paradiso was also nice, Diamada Gallas in Paradio...she can do it live also.

Rik: Zeromancer at Leipzig 2002 & a long time ago at Claw Boys Claw in het Paard (I ripped my pants!)

Manon; Nine Inch Nails - Germany 1991

Ozzy Osbourne - Utrecht 19??

Jane's Addiction - Amsterdam 2003

Martin: Motorhead, Tilburg

Karin: The Cure- Den Bosch eindexamenfestival 1984

Nick Cave - Amsterdam, Ministry at Paradiso, etc

i) best newcomer band?

Margriet: If something good comes out, you'll be the first to know

Manon; Murderdolls, Contrast

Karin: Difficult one

Margriet: Yoepie here is Devon, Dartmore, Cornwall and Whitby (England)

Rik: Cycling in Scotland.

Manon; sailing trip for 14 months

Martin: holidays in the sun

Karin: Being in Scotland

Margriet: Playing in a nice band like Asrai

Rik: Many things such like my daughter, a full glass of whisky, no traffic jams etc etc..

Manon; this adventure

Martin: Performing live

l) disappointed about...

Margriet: do you have a minute?

Rik: Greed...(except for my salary).

Manon; life going too fast

Martin: black holes in my mind

Karin: World politics

m) where did u grow up?

Margriet: Blaaksedijk, the most ultimate boring place on earth, a playground for a depression

Manon; Maassluis (NL)

Martin: Lemmer (FRL)

Karin: Blaaksedijk (NL)

Margriet: Roti and Cheese Onion chips

Rik: Good veggie food.

Manon; Chocolate icecream

Martin: Anything eatable

Karin: So much to choose from

Margriet: Well, I have to live and it's eatable

Rik: I should be a cook!

Manon; No, we have Rik for that. He's the best!

Martin: Yes, of course

Karin: It's an understatement

p) your idols, influences?

Margriet: Idols? I don't believe in a Idol but in creativity and integrety of a lot musicians and artists, Punk was important for me because it was all about the energie, agression ,if you could play our not. That was for us easier too form the band, but our emotions where more darker and devellope our own sound.

Rik: No idols. My influences are mostly punk and wavebands.

Manon: influences; Tchaikovsky, Nine Inch Nails

Martin: No idols but influences: The (old) Stranglers, Joy division, Lots of punk and new wave bands

Karin: No idols, influences by life

Margriet: School was nice, a pity of all the horrible annoying people on it....Glad that over.

Rik: ...being the black scapegoat? Horrible!!

Manon; interesting challenge

Martin: Oke but ones was enough

Karin: Worst time of my live

r) still have normal jobs?

Margriet: Well, I like the madness of the people I work with and it paid the rent.

Rik: If working is normal...yeah...

Manon; yes, one I enjoy a lot!

Martin: Yes, define normal

Karin: Yes, if you can call it a normal job

s) most important things in life?

Margriet: Devon (son), the special ones I love and singing with Asrai.

Manon; being happy, family and friends, music, humor

Karin: People I love and Asrai.

t) would u be a good politician?

Margriet: Well, I have no plans...does it pay well?

Rik: No. You always get the shit over you and I hate that.

Martin: I'm a bass player what can you expect?

Karin: There are no good politicians

Margriet:...I am ashamed to writhe that in public!

Rik: I only remember things that are not important.

Manon; Plenty. Wanna know?

Martin: No?! according to myself

Karin: To many, just like my good habits

v) does your family support your musical success?

Margriet: Yes, mine boyfriend play also in a band (he's a damned good drummer) so he understands what's been in a band is all, about. It's a important part in my life and we worked hard for it. Devon is proud on the videoclip " Pale Light", he finds it great to watch Karin drumming

Rik: I order them to.

Manon; yes, they have supported me in almost everything!

Martin: They still love me although I'm a musician

w) do u believe in god?

Margriet: Can you eat that?

Rik: No. I believe in a tin can of green peas floating somewhere in the orbit who's ruling our world

Manon; the truth is out there.....

x) in what else do u believe?

Margriet; You only can believe in yourself, religion is no bringer of the truth because there is none.

Manon; in us, Asrai.

Martin: The high priest of the golden bull

y) what´s most important 4 u?

Margriet: Respect, challenges and the things I worked for and sharing them with special people, the energie when were playing.

Rik: Another day in life

Manon; having a great and happy life with lots of great adventures

Martin: music and live life

Karin: enjoying life

Margriet: Do what you want, respecting other people's boundaries as you g along and life your live to the ultimate.

Manon; life live to the fullest!

Martin: Let's rock to the end of days and leave a beautiful corpse.

Karin: Make the best of it








	Section: Specials 3012 Autor: Sista S. Datum: 17.04.2004 Bereich: Specials Thematik:allgemein:. PERSONAL VIEW A - Z ASRAI a) who r the guys in the band - different characters? Margriet Vocals Rik Guitar Manon Synth/Violin Martin - Bassguitar Karin - Drums b) your favorite bands / musicians Margriet: Diamanda Gallas, She's a wonder with her voice, Bithday party, a lot 80 stuff and sleazy, dark and dirty kind of rolling, the thing that makes mine skin chill Rik: Wumpscut, Feindflug, and lots of old punkrock like the Ramones. Manon; Nine Inch Nails, Jack Off Jill, Placebo, Murderdolls, Helium Vola, Faith and the Muse Martin: Stranglers and many diffrent kinds of music Karin ; Nick Cave, the Damned, Dreadful Shadows, etc. c) what kinda music do u really hate? Margriet: R&B, House and Dixieland Rik: R&B Manon; all kinds of music have something you like or dislike Martin R&B, Jazz Karin: R&B, Jazz, House etc d) which records would u take to a lonely isle here u only have a cd player? Margriet: what about electricity? Film music Queen of the Damned Rik: Err...on a lonely isle? Perhaps something to get me trough the days like NIN or Rob Zombie... Manon; All of Nine Inch Nails, Dream Disciples - Asphyxia, Cocteau Twins - Treasure nd Martin has the rest already. Martin: Stranglers: Black &white, The Gatherings: Souvenirs, and loads more Karin: Asrai : As voices speak & Touch in the Dark and loads more e) what else would u need? Margriet: A good drink and a boot to get home Rik: Single Malt Highland Whisky. Manon; books, lots of good books Martin: Bassguitar: Rickenbacker Karin: Good food f) funniest tour experience? Margriet: The faces of the two women (the two only women) looking for our gig in a Gaybar. They defenately expected music with a sax in it, while there getting 4 angry looking girls, screeming, while the roadies where laying on the roof listening....never play on 8 maart (womensday) when you are a girlband. Rik: Using a rubber doll on the stage in the time I played in a punkrockband Manon; euh, well..... Martin: Getting black holes in my mind Karin: Getting flashbacks al the time g) worst or most embaressing situations? Margriet: We'ved plaid in Amsterdam, it was so cold that the effects equipment wouldn't work any more and we had to play accoustic, my dress deffently wasn't made for that situation, Liepzig, we couldn't play because the assholes run with the money, thankfully there was beer. What about you have too pie and ther's a traffic jam .... Rik: Ripping my pants at a concert Manon; don't know where to start...... Martin: Leipzig for choosing the wrong tent, looking for my shoes Karin: Not enough time to tell everything h) best concert u´ve ever seen? Margriet: Gladly there are A LOT! bands that's realy worth too expirience, Von Magnet in Nighttown was impressief, Ministry at Paradiso was also nice, Diamada Gallas in Paradio...she can do it live also. Rik: Zeromancer at Leipzig 2002 & a long time ago at Claw Boys Claw in het Paard (I ripped my pants!) Manon; Nine Inch Nails - Germany 1991 Ozzy Osbourne - Utrecht 19?? Jane's Addiction - Amsterdam 2003 Martin: Motorhead, Tilburg Karin: The Cure- Den Bosch eindexamenfestival 1984 Nick Cave - Amsterdam, Ministry at Paradiso, etc i) best newcomer band? Margriet: If something good comes out, you'll be the first to know Rik: Muse. Manon; Murderdolls, Contrast Martin: The Bones Karin: Difficult one j) nicest holiday? Margriet: Yoepie here is Devon, Dartmore, Cornwall and Whitby (England) Rik: Cycling in Scotland. Manon; sailing trip for 14 months Martin: holidays in the sun Karin: Being in Scotland k) happy about... Margriet: Playing in a nice band like Asrai Rik: Many things such like my daughter, a full glass of whisky, no traffic jams etc etc.. Manon; this adventure Martin: Performing live Karin: Many things l) disappointed about... Margriet: do you have a minute? Rik: Greed...(except for my salary). Manon; life going too fast Martin: black holes in my mind Karin: World politics m) where did u grow up? Margriet: Blaaksedijk, the most ultimate boring place on earth, a playground for a depression Rik: Den Haag!! Manon; Maassluis (NL) Martin: Lemmer (FRL) Karin: Blaaksedijk (NL) n) favorite food? Margriet: Roti and Cheese Onion chips Rik: Good veggie food. Manon; Chocolate icecream Martin: Anything eatable Karin: So much to choose from o) can u cook? Margriet: Well, I have to live and it's eatable Rik: I should be a cook! Manon; No, we have Rik for that. He's the best! Martin: Yes, of course Karin: It's an understatement p) your idols, influences? Margriet: Idols? I don't believe in a Idol but in creativity and integrety of a lot musicians and artists, Punk was important for me because it was all about the energie, agression ,if you could play our not. That was for us easier too form the band, but our emotions where more darker and devellope our own sound. Rik: No idols. My influences are mostly punk and wavebands. Manon: influences; Tchaikovsky, Nine Inch Nails Martin: No idols but influences: The (old) Stranglers, Joy division, Lots of punk and new wave bands Karin: No idols, influences by life q) how was school? Margriet: School was nice, a pity of all the horrible annoying people on it....Glad that over. Rik: ...being the black scapegoat? Horrible!! Manon; interesting challenge Martin: Oke but ones was enough Karin: Worst time of my live r) still have normal jobs? Margriet: Well, I like the madness of the people I work with and it paid the rent. Rik: If working is normal...yeah... Manon; yes, one I enjoy a lot! Martin: Yes, define normal Karin: Yes, if you can call it a normal job s) most important things in life? Margriet: Devon (son), the special ones I love and singing with Asrai. Rik: Music Manon; being happy, family and friends, music, humor Martin: Music Karin: People I love and Asrai. t) would u be a good politician? Margriet: Well, I have no plans...does it pay well? Rik: No. You always get the shit over you and I hate that. Manon; for what? Martin: I'm a bass player what can you expect? Karin: There are no good politicians u) any bad habits? Margriet:...I am ashamed to writhe that in public! Rik: I only remember things that are not important. Manon; Plenty. Wanna know? Martin: No?! according to myself Karin: To many, just like my good habits v) does your family support your musical success? Margriet: Yes, mine boyfriend play also in a band (he's a damned good drummer) so he understands what's been in a band is all, about. It's a important part in my life and we worked hard for it. Devon is proud on the videoclip " Pale Light", he finds it great to watch Karin drumming Rik: I order them to. Manon; yes, they have supported me in almost everything! Martin: They still love me although I'm a musician Karin: Yes they do. w) do u believe in god? Margriet: Can you eat that? Rik: No. I believe in a tin can of green peas floating somewhere in the orbit who's ruling our world Manon; the truth is out there..... Marin: No Karin: Which one? x) in what else do u believe? Margriet; You only can believe in yourself, religion is no bringer of the truth because there is none. Manon; in us, Asrai. Martin: The high priest of the golden bull Karin:? y) what´s most important 4 u? Margriet: Respect, challenges and the things I worked for and sharing them with special people, the energie when were playing. Rik: Another day in life Manon; having a great and happy life with lots of great adventures Martin: music and live life Karin: enjoying life z) last statement? Margriet: Do what you want, respecting other people's boundaries as you g along and life your live to the ultimate. Rik: Unite! Manon; life live to the fullest! Martin: Let's rock to the end of days and leave a beautiful corpse. Karin: Make the best of it