NEWS; Bill Kaulitz - “OUR NEW ALBUM WILL SURPRISE YOU!”
Post by www.tokiohotelrocks.com
Being rather seclusive for awhile, the 4 prodigies from Magdeburg are holed up in a studio to finish their third album. This precious jewel is expected to come out next spring. Between two takes, Bill offers his insights on the situation.
You have not been around, lately.
Yes, we were in studio to record our third album. It was a very intens and creative period but at the same time, it offered a much needed break for the band. We were able to come together, far away from our usual hectic life. In the studio, each one of us was alone with his toughts and doubts. The moment that we’re away from the spotlight is essential for a band. We’ve returned to the things that really matter.
In what kind of state of mind did you approach the new recording?
There are a lot of new influences that until now, have not been heard in the sound of Tokio Hotel. Even so, we’ve kept the same crew. Our new album will probably surprise a lot of people and I hope the fans will love it.
How did you work?
The lyrics and music is the result of our lives since the succes of the band. They handle about our mood, new thoughs and reflexions, and also new wishes and hopes. I’ve started writing some new lyrics in the summer of 2007. Many lyrics were finished while we were on the road, doing tours and just travelling around. There’s one lyric that goes specifically about my home sickness during our tour in the States and goes about all the things I’ve missed. That’s why the album will be in German although there will be an English version also.
How does a song gets created precisely?
In the beginning, it’s just loose thoughts and scattered ideas. Then, the music gets more defined, sometimes even without really realising it. The moment that the chorus is set, the song really starts to take shape. At that moment, it has to get recorded. A song is too fragile to let it slip away.
Do you have many discussions (within the band) before you start recording?
Yes, the moment we’re ready to start recording, things become difficult. We have a song but there are many different ways to interpret the song. And we have to find the best interpretation. We, then start to expirement with each song by changing the guitar-sounds or modifying my voice. And yes, that can easily lead to huge discussions. And what worries me a bit is the fact that I’m a huge perfectionist, bordering on the obsessive. Luckily, my other three friends don’t have the same character (laughs).
Do you feel pressured by your fans?
We try to escape the pressure by making sure we can travel peacefully. But the greatest pressure comes from ourselves. Of course, the reaction of the fans is very important also because we do not want to disappoint them. But we don’t want to let ourselves down either. We do listen to other advice but the final decision is always taken by us. It’s something between the four of us.
Recently, the celibrity blogger Perez Hilton wrote that your concerts were playback shows. What’s your comment on that?
It’s not the first time that I hear such bull about Tokio Hotel, or some other bands. We’re in the heat of things and our succes elicits jealousy. And those kind of mediaflashs are part of the game. It’s a deceitful attack since the famous Perez Hilton has no proof to substantiate his accusations. Like our manager David Jost said, “The best way to form an opinion is to come to our shows and watch us play.” And we really, really rock!
wow so they really mean it’s gonna be different!!!!! Aaaaaahhhhhh I just can’t wait!! The more I hear about the album the more I want it!!!!
I hope it’s not like “techno” or something. That’d suck if it were.
OMGGG I LOVEEE TECHNOOOOOO
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i love techno to but i don’t think that’s a good idea for them lol
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I doubt that it’s gonna be that different.
I’m sure it’s still rock.
OMG I can’t wait for the next CD
I hope it has a lot of inspiring songs again, like Scream and Don’t Jump. Those songs really connect with people. Also Ready Set Go. I hope hope hope they have song lyrics like that again.
Side note: Why isn’t there a Georg biography on the side bar to read?
OMG ITS KILLING ME!! I can hardly stand the wait. But it’ll be worth it.
I’m so stoked for this new album..I love change..and surprises…
jumps up and down and runs around in anticipation!!
can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait…:)
omg i can wait for it to be perfect and all but…
WTH it’s gonna be very hard to wait !!!
aargh !
*smiling from the bottom of my heart*
yeah~~~u REALLY, REALLY rock~~~~~~~~~~~~
I’m very excited to hear the new sound. Bill shouldn’t worry about the fans’ reaction - we love their music and will undoubtedly love the new sound. As long as they stay true to themselves, they have absolutely nothing to worry about. We love surprises.
Sorry to hear Bill was homesick during the US tour. I’m sure that will make for a beautiful song though.
Hey Bill, there’s medicine you can take for your obsessive nature.
(Ich bin krankenschwester - vertrauen mir)
And Perez Hilton can suck it.
wow reading this makes me really excited for the new album and i cant wait any more. im so curious about the sound lol:]
anxious and desperate here!
cant wait!!!! XDXDXD
its sounds awesome, i hope they are happy with how its turning out now
wow i cant wait to hear the next album.am so curious
omg omg, i want it!
*jump around verry (believe me-verry-) hysterical*
i think it’s gonna be with a little bit techno and some R&B/rap influense in it,
i don’t doubt about the fact that it’s gonna be cool
all the things th does are cool
we love you
and damn right you rock!!!
(i think it’s just perez intentions to let bill come to his home so he can lie that he’s playbacking and then he going to rape bill (or maybe i just have to much fantasy))
oh yeah forgotten, from when is this intervieuw, cause if it’s after his vacation:
Bill has his hair back
(of course i mean his old hair style he) :p
No I’ve already seen this pic before, so no one knows yet if he changed his hairstyle… I hope he did
omg….. im so excited!!!! cant wait………
omg….. im so excited!!!! cant wait………
i liked this interview =D
the only thing that wasn’t so great is that he said,”It’s not the first time that I hear such bull about Tokio Hotel” but i agree with his response about perez hilton:”It’s a deceitful attack since the famous Perez Hilton has no proof to substantiate his accusations”
i cant wait 4 diz new album i have 2 start savin up lolz ill get it no matter wut.!! i love bill!!!!!!<3
they really really do rock XD Perez is just jealous that they are all 1000000000000 times hotter than him
cant wait to hear it i know its going to be good
I think the longer we have to wait.. the better the album will be
idk about you guys but I don’t care if I have to wait years for the next album. It should be worth it.
THen again, they’ve never disappointed us before XD
“It’s not the first time that I hear such bull about Tokio Hotel, or some other bands. We’re in the heat of things and our succes elicits jealousy. And those kind of mediaflashs are part of the game. It’s a deceitful attack since the famous Perez Hilton has no proof to substantiate his accusations. Like our manager David Jost said, “The best way to form an opinion is to come to our shows and watch us play.” And we really, really rock!”
HAHA go bill go bill go bill xD Fuck perez .|. yup they really really rock <333
Honestly, if the ones who hear this new album and don’t like it, and stop liking Tokio Hotel, aren’t actually real fans.
I’m so pumped for this new album, I’ve listened to the same songs for over a year every day. I can’t stop liking them, anything by Tokio Hotel is gold in my eyes. Generally I get bored of a song after a few weeks, but not with TH’s songs. :]
I heard the album isn’t out till about April. Is a single REALLY coming out in Febuary? It’s Feb. 24th, that means within another four days.
Woooow CooooL I dOn’T kNoW I CaN W8!
OMG!!! hope that they don’t change too much!!!
Bring on the album guys!!!
ARGHHH FUCK PEREZ!! BLEHH he’s right, all that crap is bull. I was recently at one of their live concerts, and it was SOOOO awesome, but OBVIOUSLY not a playback. Stupid perez can bitch about it all she wants, but no one beleives her. >:[ but AHHH im so excited about the new album!!! Just hearing Bill’s voice will make it wicked, and with Tom’s AMAZING guitar, and Georg’s PERFECT bass, and Gustav’s YUMMY drums, its BOUND to be goood! Im sad about Bill’s homesickness though.. TEHE but my heart is forever a home for him!!