MA: I loved Cool Down Time. I thought it was criminally underpromoted.
DZ: Thanks, though in retrospect, it was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. Like I said, I'm not in the driver's seat.
MA: What I'm getting at is this: Can you envision ever making another "adult" record?
DZ: I don't right now, but I wouldn't want to close the door on it. I hope that I won't be perceived only as "the guy who does the cool kids' music."
MA: Well, I guess Raffi had a pretty tough time when he tried to make music for adults�
DZ: Tell me about it. I read his autobiography. It was heartbreakingI really feel like I understood his emotional state.
If I could have my way, I'd like to be thought of as a cool musician who focuses on the kids' end of things. But sure, I'd like to be able to move freely between musical worlds. Sometimes Barbara and I will go out and play as a duo and throw in some tunes dealing with heartbreak and play some traditional folk music. And yeah, if someone were to approach me to make a roots record, I'd probably say yes, but it wouldn't stop me from doing what I'm doing now.
MA: Did Rocket Ship Beach exceed your expectations in terms of its popular appeal?
DZ: Yes and no. Initially, no. But I had pretty high expectations once I made the record and started the company. To the degree I allow myself to have expectations, I feel like the whole thing is just beginning. I'd like to think my best music is ahead of me.
Dan Zanes...conclusion
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MA: I loved Cool Down Time. I thought it was criminally underpromoted.
DZ: Thanks, though in retrospect, it was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. Like I said, I'm not in the driver's seat.
MA: What I'm getting at is this: Can you envision ever making another "adult" record?
DZ: I don't right now, but I wouldn't want to close the door on it. I hope that I won't be perceived only as "the guy who does the cool kids' music."
MA: Well, I guess Raffi had a pretty tough time when he tried to make music for adults�
DZ: Tell me about it. I read his autobiography. It was heartbreakingI really feel like I understood his emotional state.
If I could have my way, I'd like to be thought of as a cool musician who focuses on the kids' end of things. But sure, I'd like to be able to move freely between musical worlds. Sometimes Barbara and I will go out and play as a duo and throw in some tunes dealing with heartbreak and play some traditional folk music. And yeah, if someone were to approach me to make a roots record, I'd probably say yes, but it wouldn't stop me from doing what I'm doing now.
MA: Did Rocket Ship Beach exceed your expectations in terms of its popular appeal?
DZ: Yes and no. Initially, no. But I had pretty high expectations once I made the record and started the company. To the degree I allow myself to have expectations, I feel like the whole thing is just beginning. I'd like to think my best music is ahead of me.
DZ: Thanks, though in retrospect, it was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. Like I said, I'm not in the driver's seat.
MA: What I'm getting at is this: Can you envision ever making another "adult" record?
DZ: I don't right now, but I wouldn't want to close the door on it. I hope that I won't be perceived only as "the guy who does the cool kids' music."
MA: Well, I guess Raffi had a pretty tough time when he tried to make music for adults�
DZ: Tell me about it. I read his autobiography. It was heartbreakingI really feel like I understood his emotional state.
If I could have my way, I'd like to be thought of as a cool musician who focuses on the kids' end of things. But sure, I'd like to be able to move freely between musical worlds. Sometimes Barbara and I will go out and play as a duo and throw in some tunes dealing with heartbreak and play some traditional folk music. And yeah, if someone were to approach me to make a roots record, I'd probably say yes, but it wouldn't stop me from doing what I'm doing now.
MA: Did Rocket Ship Beach exceed your expectations in terms of its popular appeal?
DZ: Yes and no. Initially, no. But I had pretty high expectations once I made the record and started the company. To the degree I allow myself to have expectations, I feel like the whole thing is just beginning. I'd like to think my best music is ahead of me.
