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[quote][i]Originally posted by eareye[/i]
[br][size=3][b]People Want More[/b][/size=3]
[i]by Joey Santiago[/i]

The Pixies rehearsed a few weeks ago, and there were moments when we would finish playing something and someone would say, "Why do people want this?" Kim Deal would look up and say, "Because...my part rules." And then it would be someone else's turn after another song to say, "OK, why do people want this again?" And then David would say, "Because...my part rules." We were all having our own little moments of lameness -- justifying it to ourselves by getting excited by what we were playing. My part rules.

What other bands would I like to see reunite? Well, I guess that would hinge upon if I even liked going to shows. I was never one to be an audience member. There are some '60s bands that may be a bit pass�-trendy to admit to liking. Os Mutantes. Now, [i]there's[/i] something I'd like to see -- maybe just to find out how he gets those guitar sounds. The Beatles? Well, band reunions don't work if everyone's not there. It will never, ever work unless 100 percent of the people are in there and getting treated fairly. It would never, ever work. There is absolutely no way tyranny will prevail this time! No taxation without representation! And you know what? Even if I can't see the whites of their eyes, I'll still shoot! (Hey, I love everyone. There is absolutely nothing wrong with peace, love and understanding. Nothing!)

My wife seems to think that the typical Pixies fan is of the more intellectual, nerdy type. I think that's because we were a fucking smart band. A lot of intellectual effort went into putting those songs together. We actually had a marketing rep who would tell us which demographic would like the three-chord changes as opposed to four. He would tell us that demographically, the 4/4 beat is always the winner. With the 6/8, you're just trying to be a smart-ass.

I'm still surprised when I hear a Pixies song on the radio. I wish "Here Comes Your Man" was never a single. I'm really bummed out about that. It's a misrepresentation. That was our over-the-top Prozac moment. We weren't like that. I wish they would play something else, like "Dead." That's it. That's what the essense is. "Debaser" -- I wish they played that too. Maybe we'd be more popular. Maybe we'd get out of this college rock rut we're in. I'd rather be considered high school rock. It sells more records. High school kids have all the money. The Ramones got it right. How boring would [i]Rock 'n' Roll High School[/i] have been if it was set in college?

I dropped out of college. All I did was drop out and go to Boston with Charles [Black Francis]. That was it. Simple, really. We took out an ad. Kim Deal was the only one who answered it. She just told me a couple of weeks ago, "That was the only ad I answered." And then David came in. That's the story. I guess people just want more.

[size=1][i]Joey Santiago is the guitarist and a founding member of the Pixies. His current project, the Martinis, will release a new album later this year.[/i][/size=1]
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eareye	Posted - 05/18/2004 : 19:55:54 People Want More by Joey Santiago The Pixies rehearsed a few weeks ago, and there were moments when we would finish playing something and someone would say, "Why do people want this?" Kim Deal would look up and say, "Because...my part rules." And then it would be someone else's turn after another song to say, "OK, why do people want this again?" And then David would say, "Because...my part rules." We were all having our own little moments of lameness -- justifying it to ourselves by getting excited by what we were playing. My part rules. What other bands would I like to see reunite? Well, I guess that would hinge upon if I even liked going to shows. I was never one to be an audience member. There are some '60s bands that may be a bit pass�-trendy to admit to liking. Os Mutantes. Now, there's something I'd like to see -- maybe just to find out how he gets those guitar sounds. The Beatles? Well, band reunions don't work if everyone's not there. It will never, ever work unless 100 percent of the people are in there and getting treated fairly. It would never, ever work. There is absolutely no way tyranny will prevail this time! No taxation without representation! And you know what? Even if I can't see the whites of their eyes, I'll still shoot! (Hey, I love everyone. There is absolutely nothing wrong with peace, love and understanding. Nothing!) My wife seems to think that the typical Pixies fan is of the more intellectual, nerdy type. I think that's because we were a fucking smart band. A lot of intellectual effort went into putting those songs together. We actually had a marketing rep who would tell us which demographic would like the three-chord changes as opposed to four. He would tell us that demographically, the 4/4 beat is always the winner. With the 6/8, you're just trying to be a smart-ass. I'm still surprised when I hear a Pixies song on the radio. I wish "Here Comes Your Man" was never a single. I'm really bummed out about that. It's a misrepresentation. That was our over-the-top Prozac moment. We weren't like that. I wish they would play something else, like "Dead." That's it. That's what the essense is. "Debaser" -- I wish they played that too. Maybe we'd be more popular. Maybe we'd get out of this college rock rut we're in. I'd rather be considered high school rock. It sells more records. High school kids have all the money. The Ramones got it right. How boring would Rock 'n' Roll High School have been if it was set in college? I dropped out of college. All I did was drop out and go to Boston with Charles [Black Francis]. That was it. Simple, really. We took out an ad. Kim Deal was the only one who answered it. She just told me a couple of weeks ago, "That was the only ad I answered." And then David came in. That's the story. I guess people just want more. Joey Santiago is the guitarist and a founding member of the Pixies. His current project, the Martinis, will release a new album later this year. Filter Magazine Spring 2004
11 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First)
whoreatthedoor	Posted - 05/30/2004 : 07:56:03 quote: Originally posted by Antoinette I must say here that I do love love love "Here Comes Your Man." I understand their discomfort with its supposed 'misrepresentation' of the band, but what the hell. It's the only Pixies song I ever heard on the radio. When I heard it I didn't know anything about their stuff. Didn't liked it the very first time. Like Joey seems to mean, excessively sweet song. When I got into their other songs, I learned how to love "Here comes your man" "Join the Cult of the whore at the door / And You'll find no answers, but real fun"
Erebus	Posted - 05/20/2004 : 13:17:22 quote: Originally posted by Antoinette I must say here that I do love love love "Here Comes Your Man." I understand their discomfort with its supposed 'misrepresentation' of the band, but what the hell. I thought the recent shows really brought out what a great song this is. At least the performances reminded me of that. Not representative but a welcome indication of their (Frank's) range.
Antoinette	Posted - 05/20/2004 : 12:43:36 I must say here that I do love love love "Here Comes Your Man." I understand their discomfort with its supposed 'misrepresentation' of the band, but what the hell. I read a JS interview somewhere where he said his major guitar inspiration was the squawky "bent note" part in Savoy Truffle. Listen to it with this in mind and you'll laugh.
Crispy Water	Posted - 05/20/2004 : 09:08:50 Great article, and I must say I'm one step short of flabbergasted at the fact that someone besides me actually likes Os Mutantes! I'll sleep better tonight after reading that... Nothing is ever something.
billgoodman	Posted - 05/20/2004 : 03:46:20 In a mojo article joey said that he felt that they had at least one more album in them "I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf"
rockmusic84	Posted - 05/19/2004 : 20:02:23 I agree, Joey constructed this article very well. It offers a lot of insight to the personal feelings and experiences of the band. And yes Kim, Joey, David, your parts DO rule!!! :) Join The Cult of U-MASS - IT'S EDUCATIONAL!!!
porkbone1	Posted - 05/19/2004 : 19:30:26 Is it just me or when you watched the Pixies DVD, did Joey seem the most bummed out that they broke up? He said something along the lines of "Most bands reach a peak, then they start going down... we were still on our way up. Who knows where we could have gone?" Joey is the man! _______________________ The joke has come upon me
madtempest	Posted - 05/19/2004 : 12:27:01 yeah it's a great editorial piece.. nice surprise on the last page!
billgoodman	Posted - 05/19/2004 : 12:12:07 wow he can write could be a good journalist "I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf"
soundofataris	Posted - 05/19/2004 : 10:06:55 bitchin'. damn if that joey ain't likable. warm....warmer.....disco!
pixie punk	Posted - 05/19/2004 : 09:48:20 Thanks eareye!!! Great article and 1st post!!! By the way I got the new album "Smitten" by The Martinis yesterday,and is a perfect power pop jewel!!!!

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