A teaser from my interview with Cameron Crowe, reporting for Rolling Stone
(Much more of the interview will appear in next week's edition, along with a nice background Story of Cantay.)
Crowe: The question on everyone's minds at this point, considering your long hiatus and your previous disenchantment with your fans, is what's bringing you back?
Cantay: First, I'd just like to apologize to those fans. Fans: I'm sorry I called the president of my fanclub "fucko" and I genuinely regret leaving the concert in Miami after a string in my harpiscord snapped. But back to your question, Cameron. Without trying to sound conceited, music courses through my veins. It's who I am. I could try to deny that I'm a genius, but that's too much effort for too little reward. I've decided to just sit back and take it, and maybe share a slice of awesomeness with the world.
Crowe: Your manager has hinted that there is one single in particular that we should look forward to on your forthcoming album. Care to touch on that?
Cantay: Absolutely. I believe the single he was referring to was The Sequel to Cantay. Obviously it's a working title, but it's based off the chart-topping Story of Cantay.
Crowe: Yes, I remember that one. As I recall, when I was walking down the streets of New York I saw so many people wearing "Fucking go to hell" t-shirts.
Cantay: What can I say? I love to let people express themselves. But yes, The Sequel to Cantay is going to be an epic ballad/pop hit/emo whinefest/metal symphony. It's going to be amazing. I can't wait for you to hear it.
Crowe: Was there any inspiration for that song in particular?
Cantay: Yes, actually. I took a test in my Differential Equations class just last week. Did horribly. As it turns out, however, I scored just above the average, which is significantly better than I'd hoped for. I've never been so happy to do so poorly on a test.
Crowe: Excellent. And are you planning to commemorate this unexpected non-defeat?
Cantay: Yes. I have a statistics test today that I haven't studied a whit for, and it's ironic because not studying is a big part of the message of The Sequel to Cantay.
Crowe: The question on everyone's minds at this point, considering your long hiatus and your previous disenchantment with your fans, is what's bringing you back?
Cantay: First, I'd just like to apologize to those fans. Fans: I'm sorry I called the president of my fanclub "fucko" and I genuinely regret leaving the concert in Miami after a string in my harpiscord snapped. But back to your question, Cameron. Without trying to sound conceited, music courses through my veins. It's who I am. I could try to deny that I'm a genius, but that's too much effort for too little reward. I've decided to just sit back and take it, and maybe share a slice of awesomeness with the world.
Crowe: Your manager has hinted that there is one single in particular that we should look forward to on your forthcoming album. Care to touch on that?
Cantay: Absolutely. I believe the single he was referring to was The Sequel to Cantay. Obviously it's a working title, but it's based off the chart-topping Story of Cantay.
Crowe: Yes, I remember that one. As I recall, when I was walking down the streets of New York I saw so many people wearing "Fucking go to hell" t-shirts.
Cantay: What can I say? I love to let people express themselves. But yes, The Sequel to Cantay is going to be an epic ballad/pop hit/emo whinefest/metal symphony. It's going to be amazing. I can't wait for you to hear it.
Crowe: Was there any inspiration for that song in particular?
Cantay: Yes, actually. I took a test in my Differential Equations class just last week. Did horribly. As it turns out, however, I scored just above the average, which is significantly better than I'd hoped for. I've never been so happy to do so poorly on a test.
Crowe: Excellent. And are you planning to commemorate this unexpected non-defeat?
Cantay: Yes. I have a statistics test today that I haven't studied a whit for, and it's ironic because not studying is a big part of the message of The Sequel to Cantay.
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