Random Truths About... Dan
Deacon
Posted: November 20, 2006
Listen to Dan Deacon at http://www.myspace.com/dandeacon
1. What's the first piece of music you listened to today?
Elton John: Various tracks on my girlfriend's iTunes.
2. What are your vices?
I binge eat junk food and masturbate.
3. What is one of your prejudices?
I am too quick to assume someone is boring before I get to know
them.
4. In what way do you think music has the ability to change
the way people live their lives?
I think there would much less sadness in the world if everyone had
loop/delay and pitch shift pedals. I find playing music by myself
is
the most calming and meditative action when I’m confused or
upset or whatever. Prisons should strike up a deal with Line6.
5. At what age did you first feel distrust?
I have no idea.
6. Do you think that your name is appropriate for you?
(If not, what name would be more appropriate?)
I think my name worked out well for me. I'm happy with it.
7. What is the best piece of music you've ever created,
in your opinion?
I did an outdoor show at this public amphitheater in Tallahassee,
and I think that performance is the best thing I've ever done.
8. Right now, how are you trying to change yourself?
I'm trying to eat healthier, masturbate less, and listen to more
Terry Riley.
9. If you had the time, what else would you do?
Spend more time with my family, silk screen, run for local office,
bury boxes of things around Baltimore.
10. What social cause do you feel the most strongly about
(negative or positive)?
Actual cures for cancers through nutrition and how the medical industry
is total shit tricking people into their system through fear and
false laws.
11. What are your fears?
Having my teeth fall out. Jesus Christ I hope my fucking teeth don't
fall out. I havent been to a dentist in like 15 years and I don't
really trust them to begin with, but if I lost my teeth it would
suck so hard.
12. What is your favorite joke (tasteful or tasteless)?
Pulling over to ask for directions and as soon as they start telling
them you drive away. The joke doesn't really make much sense written
down, but in real life it's fucking funny. Jimmy Roche introduced
me to this joke on tour.
13. Who is your favorite author?
Connor Kizer, a Baltimore writter who has been finally getting some
more attention. His work is amazing.
14. What is your favorite movie?
Lately I've been really into John Carpenter's The Thing.
It's just so
awesome. Also Predator is awesome and of course The
Jerk. Ghost Zane by Jimmy Roche is pretty awesome.
15. Favorite album(s) from the last few years?
1. Soak the Saddle by Arab On Radar. That album just blew
me away and still does.
A. The Killer Whales EP. The most beautiful band in the world.
16. What would you like to know more about?
Electronics and mechanics. Farming and sustainability. The future.
17. What is one thing you would like to do/see/accomplish
before you die?
There are several pieces for orchestra and electronics I've composed
and would love to have them performed. Hopefully one of them will
be put on in the fall of 2007, so if happens I'll have to think
of something new. Maybe see if I could not spend or exchange any
money for a year. I don't know. I'm going to live forever with you.
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