Actually, this next one is more of a Jared question too – but I’m interested to hear how you will answer. I read you took 40 songs into the studio. How do you even begin to take that down to 10?
Jared: (peeks back behind the door) Scissors! (and then slides the door shut again.)
Matt: (laughing) We flip coins. It’s difficult but the songs that are going to stand out start to stand out very quickly.
Tomo: And we picked the 10 that told the story the best.
Yes, there is a real connection between the songs.
Tomo: Right, there is cohesiveness and a flow to it.
How are they translating live?
(Jared slips back into the front compartment.)
Matt: Real well.
Tomo: Amazingly well.
Jared: Like Tchaikovsky (with a laugh).
Matt: You will see tonight.
Yes! I’m looking forward to tonight.
Matt: It’s certainly no secret, the kids know the words to the songs. It really is exciting because in the very beginning it was a little difficult.
Because no one knew the songs?
Matt: Right.
Tomo: But I will say this, in the beginning there were people singing "The Fantasy" back to us.
Matt: Oh yeah, right!
Tomo: And I’m sitting back thinking, wait a minute the album’s not even out yet.
The Internet?
Matt: Yeah, we had Internet leakage.
(To Matt) I heard you cut your finger and actually had to cancel a few dates in the beginning?
Matt: I sure did!
How’s it doing?
Matt: It’s actually completely healed. I’ve actually lost some feeling in the tip, but I’ll survive. (smile and a laugh)
Good! Well, I won’t keep you any longer. I know you have somewhere else to be. I appreciate your sitting down with me, and I look forward to the show tonight.
Thank you to 30 Seconds to Mars for being a Blogcritic's Featured Artist, and for the interview.
Article comments
1 - Tan The Man
Nice interview... was it a messy or a clean bus?
2 - Connie Phillips
Thank you, Tan. The section of the bus I was in was surprisingly clean.
3 - Bailey
I can only find the 10th episode of Mars Tv, where can I find the others? I tried iTunes, but came across nothing...
4 - Connie Phillips
Hi Bailey,
The 10th episode of the Mars TV is the current episode. Did you try subscribing to the podcast? I believe that makes older version accessible.
5 - Bailey
Thank you!
6 - Connie Phillips
Glad to help!
7 - Maddie
zomg that was great! I'm madly in love with Tomo Milicevic. i cant help it
8 - Nichole
I was wondering if you know their managers email address or where I might be able to find it.
I am trying to get an interview or photopass for when I see them next month, but I cant find their manager/publistist email address.
If you could help in any way I would really appreciate it.
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