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In this new feature, we ask musicians a set of questions on life, the universe and everything.
To get things started, we turn to Geoffrey (pictured, far left) from Birmingham band Troumaca. Their tropical sounding song ‘Sanctify’ recently appeared in our top ten free downloads of the week.
What are you listening to right now?
Whitehead Brothers’ first album ‘Serious’. I need to hear ‘Forget I was a G’ at least twice month.
How did you get into music?
My family have always loved singing and playing music: hearing my old man singing Dylan, Joan Baez and many other country/folk singers. And my uncle was big into his hip hop and soul which had a massive influence. But my brother got me into loving sounds, layers, composition by constantly talking with me about the mood and flow of tracks.
Tell us a joke.
Rick Perry, an American Rublican presidential candidate. Just watch this. To think this guy wants to run America. Massive joke.
Who do you follow religiously on Twitter?
@industrywanker Brilliant!
What have you been reading lately?
‘Tunesmith’ by Jimmy Webb. He looks at the art of song writing . Very compelling.
Who is the most influential person in your life?
It’s people. I am very lucky to be in a band with lads who have a big influence on my life. From Tom’s eye for art and design, Sam’s love of literature, Jim’s knowledge of health and Matt’s unconscious sexy relationship with fashion. These guys infect me with their addictive personalities towards their own lifestyle choices.
Which song do you wish you had written?
‘What’s going on’ – Marvin Gaye.
We’re at the bar. What are you drinking?
On the workout program Jimmy (the drummer) has me on I can just about get away with G and T (slim-line tonic) . Lovelyyyyy!
Who would you dread getting stuck in a lift with?
My editor of MHVH (Mind Hand Vision Hearts). She doesn’t know when to shut off and relax but would talk site stuff all day. She loves doing my head in. She’s gonna know why I don’t answer the phone now. Shit! Ha!
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A football player. I played loads and won so many trophies at a young age. But I think when I had to started wearing glasses my sports life went down the hill!
What song will you have played at your funeral?
‘Vibe’ by R Kelly.
What gigs, songs or albums are you promoting at the moment?
We are gigging in Sheffield 23 November 2011 at The Forum, Nottingham 3 December 2011 and Birmingham Christmas show at the rainbow on the 21 December 2011 to promote our new release.
We have just self-produced our first E.P release called ‘The Gems’. The lead track is ‘Fire’ which will be downloadable with b-side ‘Sanctify’ and ‘Layou’ Dub on 12 December 2011. The ‘Sanctify’ music video is up at www.troumaca.co.uk and the ‘Fire’ music video will be hitting the net on the twelfth or maybe sooner…. You’ll see.