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David Dragov interview |
The Dr. Dragov Interview |
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<Brad> Hey, how are you doing? <Dr. Dragov> Quite well. This is the first time I'm getting interviewed over the net. <Brad> Weird, huh? <Brad> Thanks for agreeing to be on the fan site. Ready for some questions? <Dr. Dragov> Weird and cool. Very binary. <Dr. Dragov> ok. <Brad> You just came out with a new album, how long did it take and what kind of process did you go through to make it? <Dr. Dragov> It took up the whole summer of 2001. How I recorded was first I recorded all the parts on my Roland VS-880 and then I "dumped" them on a computer equipped with ProTools and mixed it from there. <Brad> How long had you been writing the songs for it? <Dr. Dragov> The newest works on Popov were written during the spring of 2001 and the oldest song Trk.02 was written in the winter of 2000. <Brad> I think I heard "The Gift" on a live concert over the Internet. <Brad> ... Along with "Staten Island" and a "Japanese techno song" <Dr. Dragov> You probably did. I'm all over the net. <Brad> Was it different making the record with Aardvark as opposed to the For He's a Jolly Good Fellow? <Dr. Dragov> Not at all. Basically the same process took place with 2 very different sounding albums. <Brad> It's funny Aardvark has you in the rap-hip-hop section of the catalog, but Popov doesn't sound that way at all. <Brad> What cds are you listening to right now? <Dr. Dragov> Indeed. The 'jolly good fellow' album was more of a rap album (and I use that term loosely) it's more of an experimental rap album. Right now I'm listening to Marley, and Lennon's Shaved Fish. <Brad> When I saw you live on the Internet, I could hardly see how you could produce the sound you were able to. What goes into your live show to enable you to do that? <Dr. Dragov> I record everything at home and dump it to DAT for live backing. I also when in the mood play 'raw' acoustic sets. <Brad> Which do you prefer? <Dr. Dragov> Both. Each is extremely different. <Brad> Playing devil's advocate, why not just have a band to back you up instead? Or, do you enjoy full control over the sound? And is that why you call yourself a composer? <Dr. Dragov> I'd love a band behind me. However, I can't afford to pay hired musicians. I do have a pianist who I perform with when I play solo acoustic. I call myself a composer because I really am one. <Brad> I think you are, too, just wondering where the motivation came from. <Brad> How did you start out? And, when? Dr. Dragov has left the chat room. Dr. Dragov has joined the chat room. <Brad> Glad you're back... <Brad> Thought maybe I offended you with the question, guy. <Dr. Dragov> What I mean to say is that I hate the term singer-songwriter. I studied composition formally at the University and thats what I am- a composer. <Brad> Very cool. Toronto, right? Connecting to chat server... Connected and signed in. Error: 462 'Anonymous188860 :You may not reregister You have joined the chat room as Anonymous188860. Members of room: Anonymous188860 Dr. Dragov You have changed your name to Brad. <Brad> Sorry about that. <Brad> Technology sucks sometimes. <Brad> Luckily, I'd saved all of our conversation up to that point. <Dr. Dragov> Yeah. It does. Sometimes <Brad> The Antifolk scene, when did you become of it. <Dr. Dragov> Summer of 1997. But I feel I became really a part of it when I was crowned AntiFolk King of the winter of that year. <Brad> What exactly does an Antifolk crown look like? <Brad> Was it good to be king? <Dr. Dragov> Yeah it was really cool. I got written up in antimatters mag. and better open mic slots. <Brad> So you finally paid your dues in full? <Brad> Heh. <Dr. Dragov> The I feel it seems like I'm still paying them. <Brad> Until some nobody invites you to be interviewed for his fansite, eh? <Dr. Dragov> Not at all bro. I'm honoured and much obliged <Brad> Actually, wanted to make sure you've seen the site so you know what you're getting yourself into. You have seen it, right? I can point you to it. <Dr. Dragov> My wife is my eye and she says it's great. <Brad> My wife is my eye, and she likes it, too. She's also my typist. <Brad> And, she loves "Chubby Linda." <Brad> It's infectious, she says. She sings it in the hallways where she works, and has to remember not to let anyone hear her. <Dr. Dragov> You lucky dog. I'm typing this myself. Chubby loves you too. <Brad> Sweeeet. <Brad> The other interview for the site, with Lach, I typed myself. Let's just say all the commas will be in the right spots this time. <Dr. Dragov> Good. <Brad> Besides music, what are you into? <Dr. Dragov> Bro. It sounds creepy but flight simulators. Chrissi had to force me off the game to do interview <Brad> She should get 20 percent, guy for being your agent. Somebody's gotta hold down the business. <Dr. Dragov> She gets m o r e than that baby! <Brad> You sure she's not typing for you now? Heh <Brad> Get 'em <Dr. Dragov> She got me. <Brad> How long have you been married? (I've been married three years tomorrow.) <Dr. Dragov> Congratulations!!! We'll be married 12 yrs. this August. <Brad> Damn boyee. That's a long time. <Brad> She dig the music? <Dr. Dragov> Yeah. We were married young me 23 she 21. She loves the music and she plays piano for me. <Brad> Cool. <Brad> That's how you get a piano player cheap for solo gigs, eh? <Brad> Did your parents like "electroedopis"? <Dr. Dragov> Yeah. However, if she wasn't good I wouldn't let her play with me. No sympathy for art! <Brad> I did notice you thanked them on the new album, so they must not be too mad Dr. Dragov57 has joined the chat room. <Brad> You get bumped off? <Dr. Dragov57> ya <Brad> Okay. <Brad> Thought the intruder alert was going to go off. <Dr. Dragov57> Back to electroedopis. <Brad> Cool... Dr. Dragov has left the chat room. <Brad> Ladies and gentlemen, Dr. D has left the building... <Brad> *waits* <Dr. Dragov57> My old man didn't understand it yet he disliked the expletives. My mum didn't really seem to mind <Dr. Dragov57> THeres more hang on. <Dr. Dragov57> Both of them agreed (although they're divorced) that they really enjoyed the music. Dr. Dragov57 is now known as Dr. Dragov. <Brad> Did you make the decision not to have the parental warning sticker on the new album? <Dr. Dragov> Yes it doesn't need one. <Brad> Was that intentional? <Brad> The songs you picked out, I mean. <Brad> Oh, dude, before I forget, Jon Berger wants your silver suit so he can dress up like the Silver Surfer. <Dr. Dragov> Yes. I wanted this album to be all about pop music. Or at least my interpretation of it. In other word I put the "o-v" in the "pop". <Brad> That's cool. <Dr. Dragov> Tell berger to email me. <Brad> The silver suit is, too. I'd hang on to it. Let Jon find his own damn silver suit. <Dr. Dragov> Agreed. <Brad> Tell Jon to email me! I want to put his bio on the site. The fucker can write whole issues of Antimatters, but can't send me a bio about the subject he knows best - himself. You know I love ya jon. <Dr. Dragov> Will do bro. <Brad> Sweet. <Dr. Dragov> Salty. <Brad> Bitter. <Dr. Dragov> Tangy <Brad> Fruity. <Brad> Uh oh. <Dr. Dragov> Medicine-y <Brad> Do you plan to have each album represent a different genre? <Brad> Or your interpretation of different ones? <Dr. Dragov> No. I have some ideas for the next one. That isn't genre oriented <Brad> Do tell... you heard it here first people. <Dr. Dragov> I'll start discussing it when it's in the recording process. <Brad> Come on now, Dr. D. Slap some hints on me. <Dr. Dragov> Well, as it stands. The Japanese song will be on it (because of the damn demand) as well as Staten Island, Purple Flying Toothbrush, and Windowsills. <Brad> Damn demand? Don't like it? <Brad> Making me jealous, I don't know these songs, nor the penguin one. <Dr. Dragov> I don't dislike it but I get bored easily. The Penguin War of 2033 is another 12 tone piece. <Brad> Define "12 tone piece" for those of us who didn't go to university and get a PhD <Brad> I didn't study that in the MBA program I'm graduating from next month <Dr. Dragov> 12 Tone Music is based on a 12 tone row. It's first composer to utilise this technique was the Austrian Arnold Schoenberg. <Brad> 12 notes on the keyboard in a row? and only those notes? <Dr. Dragov> In A specific order./ <Brad> Ah, my wife was right. <Dr. Dragov> Cool <Brad> You can tell she typed that without me telling her to. <Dr. Dragov> No I couldn't. <Brad> Is the next album going to be on Aardvark. And I meant, because I never say she's right. <Dr. Dragov> Yeah, I have a 3 album deal. <Brad> A trilogy <Brad> Do you have to tour the UK b/c you're on that label? I hear Antifolk is big over there. Dr. Dragov71 has joined the chat room. Dr. Dragov71 is now known as Dr. Dragov67. <Brad> Before you got kicked off, I asked if you have to tour the UK b/c you're on that label Dr. Dragov has left the chat room. <Brad> Chubby, chubby, chubby, chubby Linda... <Dr. Dragov67> I'd love to. But as soon as it is monetarily feasible then we shall. <Brad> I link to your site dude and Earbuzz so folks can buy your cds <Brad> Is Antifolk big over there like I hear it is? <Dr. Dragov67> Thanks. <Dr. Dragov67> I don't know. <Brad> No prob. Gotta give the peeps what they want. <Brad> How popular do you see yourself getting? And, do you want to be more mainstream? <Dr. Dragov67> I just want to do what I'm doing now and reach more peeps. I always want to stay with the cool and modern. <Brad> Stay with it or push it a little bit? <Brad> Cool and modernov. <Dr. Dragov67> Well you can't sit on your fanny. One must do a little pushing. Modernov. could it be the next CD Title? <Brad> Hey, give my 20 percent to the wife. <Dr. Dragov67> We'll do. <Brad> Any questions for me guy? <Dr. Dragov67> Are you a musician? <Brad> No. *laughing* <Brad> Can't you tell? <Dr. Dragov67> No you hide it quite well. <Brad> I might record a song for the site, though. Details to follow tomorrow. <Brad> Really? My peeps are all musicians <Dr. Dragov67> I'd love to hear it. <Brad> I'm pretty sure you wouldn't. It would just be for fun. <Brad> Any other questions before we get to what I like to call "The Fast Five" <Dr. Dragov67> I'd check it out. Seriously, My wife is also my ear. <Brad> Cool. <Dr. Dragov67> Shoot. <Brad> Ready? <Dr. Dragov67> GO. <Brad> What did you eat for breakfast today? <Dr. Dragov67> Nothing <Brad> What color socks do you have on? <Dr. Dragov67> White <Brad> Do you live the glitter life? <Dr. Dragov67> Hell no. <Brad> What is the glitter life? You have changed your name to brad. <brad> sorry, lost you again <brad> What is the glitter life? <Dr. Dragov67> Who knows? <brad> LAst one. If someone named a sandwich after you, what would be in it? <Dr. Dragov67> Sauerkraut, Mustard, and green peas. <brad> What about a breath mint? |