Geeks Who Do Music Interview With Gary Samurai
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As you know we have a featured called "Geeks Who Do Music" where we showcase geeks who do music. Our first geek is a hip-hop artist by the name Gary Samurai. We chat anime, his music and more.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Let’s talk first about your origins in music. What made you fall in love with Hip-Hop?
Gary Samurai: Honestly, listening to The College Dropout is what made me fall in love with hip hop. Just hearing Kanye West & knowing that you could be exactly who you are & be accepted was enough for me to realize that I loved it.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Your production on your EP “Sleepless In Atlanta” is very soulful. Any musical influences that you had growing up?
Gary Samurai: Thank you. As far as production goes, I have only a few influences with producing. Those people would be MF DOOM, Daft Punk, & Kanye West. The way they all produce is just so ill to me, but I would never touch their styles. The only influence I have from them is the energy & all around feel of music.
OtakusandGeeks.com: What is your thought process when making a song? How do you choose the subject matter of your songs?
Gary Samurai: I mostly just choose to write about my life. Whether it be something I like, dislike, or am intrigued by, it has to pertain to my life in some way. I can’t write about it if I haven’t been through it.
OtakusandGeeks.com: You cleverly make geeky and anime references in your songs. Let’s talk a little about your geeky origins. What type of geek are you and what age did you notice you were a geek?
Gary Samurai: I’ve been a geek for as long as I’ve been alive, but I really started to notice when I was in the first grade. It’d really be hard for me to choose what type of geek I am, but I’d say I’m more of a book geek. I just love to read & learn new things, while also escaping to new places.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Being an Otaku, what are your choices for 5 must watch animes?
Gary Samurai: 1. Evangelion 2. Hellsing 3. Afro Samurai 4. Yu Yu Hakusho 5. Air Gear
OtakusandGeeks.com: Favorite Anime character and why?
Gary Samurai: Shinji Ikari of the Evangelion series. He and I share the same story. One of his reasons for piloting an EVA is to gain acceptance from his father. That’s also one of my reasons for making music.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Interesting choices. Can we expect an EP dedicated purely to anime?
Gary Samurai: Samurai Cinema isn’t solely dedicated to anime, but there is a song or two dedicated to a series. I don’t really want to fall under the category of “anime rapper”, I just want to be looked at as an artist. When you focus on one thing, you tend to get old.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Do you have any favorite artist from Japan? What makes your ears tingle about their music?
Gary Samurai: I absolutely love Aqua Timez! Their music has just always been dope to me. I also love SAWA. I just love her voice.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Any artist that you will love to collaborate with?
Gary Samurai: I really want to collaborate with Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and June Chikuma. I’m more into wanting to get the chance to collaborate with sound teams. I really want to be able to music along the lines of things you would find in an OST.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Any new projects that you are working on?
Gary Samurai: I’m actually working on a lot of big stuff. I can’t really talk about everything that I’m working on, but all I will say is that “Samurai Cinema” is only the beginning.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Time for our usual fun questions from the readers. Are you ready?
Gary Samurai: Heck yeah! Let’s go, lol.
OtakusandGeeks.com: ILoveKay asked: What anime would you love to do a theme song for?
Gary Samurai: If I could do a theme for Evangelion, Hellsing, or Afro Samurai, I’d flip. Lol.
OtakusandGeeks.com: GamerTed asked: Are you a gamer if so, what is your favorite game?
Gary Samurai: Yes, I actually am! My favorite game to play has & always will be Mortal Kombat. Always been a game I was infatuated with since my younger days. Jet Set Radio is a CLOSE second, though.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Sarah asked: One universe you can live in, what will it be?
Gary Samurai: Hmm, this is a pretty cool question. I wish I could answer it in a better way, but the only universe I would care to live in is Earth-616. If I’m not mistaken, it was invaded by zombies.
OtakusandGeeks.com: You have the floor promote, promote!
Gary Samurai: Awesome! Everyone make sure you go to http://garysamurai.bandcamp.com/ for all of my music & check out the other social networks I’m a part of!
Check out Sleepless In Atlanta
Download Sleepless In Atlanta
Follow Gary Samurai On Twitter
Like Gary On Facebook
OtakusandGeeks.com: Finally Words Of Wisdom from Gary Samurai?
Gary Samurai: If anyone reading this takes anything from me, always follow your dreams. If you decide that you want to be or do something, do it. Don’t let anyone influence your choice. Achieving your goals is a better feeling than following someone’s rules.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Let’s talk first about your origins in music. What made you fall in love with Hip-Hop?
Gary Samurai: Honestly, listening to The College Dropout is what made me fall in love with hip hop. Just hearing Kanye West & knowing that you could be exactly who you are & be accepted was enough for me to realize that I loved it.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Your production on your EP “Sleepless In Atlanta” is very soulful. Any musical influences that you had growing up?
Gary Samurai: Thank you. As far as production goes, I have only a few influences with producing. Those people would be MF DOOM, Daft Punk, & Kanye West. The way they all produce is just so ill to me, but I would never touch their styles. The only influence I have from them is the energy & all around feel of music.
OtakusandGeeks.com: What is your thought process when making a song? How do you choose the subject matter of your songs?
Gary Samurai: I mostly just choose to write about my life. Whether it be something I like, dislike, or am intrigued by, it has to pertain to my life in some way. I can’t write about it if I haven’t been through it.
OtakusandGeeks.com: You cleverly make geeky and anime references in your songs. Let’s talk a little about your geeky origins. What type of geek are you and what age did you notice you were a geek?
Gary Samurai: I’ve been a geek for as long as I’ve been alive, but I really started to notice when I was in the first grade. It’d really be hard for me to choose what type of geek I am, but I’d say I’m more of a book geek. I just love to read & learn new things, while also escaping to new places.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Being an Otaku, what are your choices for 5 must watch animes?
Gary Samurai: 1. Evangelion 2. Hellsing 3. Afro Samurai 4. Yu Yu Hakusho 5. Air Gear
OtakusandGeeks.com: Favorite Anime character and why?
Gary Samurai: Shinji Ikari of the Evangelion series. He and I share the same story. One of his reasons for piloting an EVA is to gain acceptance from his father. That’s also one of my reasons for making music.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Interesting choices. Can we expect an EP dedicated purely to anime?
Gary Samurai: Samurai Cinema isn’t solely dedicated to anime, but there is a song or two dedicated to a series. I don’t really want to fall under the category of “anime rapper”, I just want to be looked at as an artist. When you focus on one thing, you tend to get old.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Do you have any favorite artist from Japan? What makes your ears tingle about their music?
Gary Samurai: I absolutely love Aqua Timez! Their music has just always been dope to me. I also love SAWA. I just love her voice.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Any artist that you will love to collaborate with?
Gary Samurai: I really want to collaborate with Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and June Chikuma. I’m more into wanting to get the chance to collaborate with sound teams. I really want to be able to music along the lines of things you would find in an OST.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Any new projects that you are working on?
Gary Samurai: I’m actually working on a lot of big stuff. I can’t really talk about everything that I’m working on, but all I will say is that “Samurai Cinema” is only the beginning.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Time for our usual fun questions from the readers. Are you ready?
Gary Samurai: Heck yeah! Let’s go, lol.
OtakusandGeeks.com: ILoveKay asked: What anime would you love to do a theme song for?
Gary Samurai: If I could do a theme for Evangelion, Hellsing, or Afro Samurai, I’d flip. Lol.
OtakusandGeeks.com: GamerTed asked: Are you a gamer if so, what is your favorite game?
Gary Samurai: Yes, I actually am! My favorite game to play has & always will be Mortal Kombat. Always been a game I was infatuated with since my younger days. Jet Set Radio is a CLOSE second, though.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Sarah asked: One universe you can live in, what will it be?
Gary Samurai: Hmm, this is a pretty cool question. I wish I could answer it in a better way, but the only universe I would care to live in is Earth-616. If I’m not mistaken, it was invaded by zombies.
OtakusandGeeks.com: You have the floor promote, promote!
Gary Samurai: Awesome! Everyone make sure you go to http://garysamurai.bandcamp.com/ for all of my music & check out the other social networks I’m a part of!
Check out Sleepless In Atlanta
Download Sleepless In Atlanta
Follow Gary Samurai On Twitter
Like Gary On Facebook
OtakusandGeeks.com: Finally Words Of Wisdom from Gary Samurai?
Gary Samurai: If anyone reading this takes anything from me, always follow your dreams. If you decide that you want to be or do something, do it. Don’t let anyone influence your choice. Achieving your goals is a better feeling than following someone’s rules.
