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Thu, 04/26/2007 - 21:20 — admin

Here is list of questions about that have been already answered.

Why did they choose 'Au Revoir Simone' as band name?

This has been answered too many times - it is almost in every biography and every second interview. It comes from a 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure. See Gothamist interview or MTV's You Hear It First, where you can see the very scene that gave Au Revoir Simone its name.

List of questions asked at interviews

Gothamist, 30 June 2005:

  • Let's get this out of the way, where did your band name originate?
  • What is your first conscious memory of living in New York?
  • What is your favorite/least favorite memory involving New York?
  • What is your favorite place to drink in NYC, and what's the best night to go out?
  • What is your favorite/least favorite thing about playing shows in New York?
  • Is there a difference between shows in Manhattan and Brooklyn?
  • Do you think your New York connection shows in your music? If so, how?
  • “You know you’ve made it when…”
  • “It’ll be time to pack up the gear for good when…”
  • “I’ll never forget the first time I…”
  • “I’ll never forget the first time [insert another band member’s name here]…”
  • word association:
    • Yankees
    • Mets
    • Britney
    • Pitchfork
    • Bridge & Tunnel
    • Times Square
    • Bloomberg
  • If you will, a brief justification of the ontological necessity of modern man's existential dilemma (in less than 10 words). (Reality Bites)
  • What came first, the music or the misery? (High Fidelity)
  • Who would be in your ultimate music supergroup, your all-star Olympic team of rock?
  • What was the first/last album you bought on the day it was released?
  • And finally...If Josh Schwartz, creator of the OC, asked your band to perform on his tv show (as Modest Mouse, the Killers and the Walkmen recently have) would you?

January 25, 2007, LunaPark6

  • How did your band, Au Revoir Simone, come about?
  • Is the song making process for your band a collaborative effort, or are the duties apportioned out?
  • What were some of your fondest memories of your recent tour with We Are Scientist in Europe?
  • You recently toured Japan. What were your impressions of Japan?
  • Have a favorite moment from the tour in Japan?
  • Speaking of which, I recently had a layover at the Narita Airport in Tokyo. I noticed the fashion attire for girls seemed to be fur lined hooded parka’s, mini-skirts, and cowboy boots. Did you try on such an ensemble while over there?
  • What was the most memorable concert that your band has performed and why?
  • What did it feel like having one of your songs featured on Grey’s Anatomy?
  • What can fans expect from the upcoming album, The Bird Of Music?
  • Could you compare and contrast Verses… with the Bird of Music?
  • What were some things that inspired you during the making of The Bird of Music?
  • Could you tell us a little more about the trip into the Amazon Rainforest?
  • Could you name a favorite track on the album and why?
  • A standout track for me would be “A Violent Yet Flammable World.” Wonderful vocals you girls have on there. Could you tell me a little more about that song?
  • Also, awesome album cover you have for The Bird of Music. Reminds me of something from the Labrador label. Who designed the cover?
  • Is the date for for the release of the new record in U.S. finalized yet?
  • What were some of the more influential bands you listened to while growing up?
  • How about some of your favorite albums of 2006?
  • What is one technological gadget that you can’t live without?
  • One last question, have you girls made any New Year’s resolutions and if so what are they?
  • And who would be some of those enemies?

Chris Walker versus, March 1st, 2007

  • Before we get into the drinking questions: there’s a rumor your band is named after a character in Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure – any truth behind this?
  • Not only do Au Revoir Simone make undeniably enjoyable indie-rock-pop, judging from the Flickr pics with fellow Brookylnites We Are Scientists you’re also able to hold your own in the drinking arena. Do you have any fun drinking stories from that tour?
  • All right, so, what do you all like to drink?
  • Tell me about some alcohol that has destroyed you in the past and you can’t touch now.
  • Which band member holds their alcohol the best?
  • Which band member holds their alcohol the worst?
  • If there was an alcoholic drink called “Au Revoir Simone” how would I make one, what would the ingredients be?
  • This month you’re releasing The Bird of Music, the follow up to 2005’s Verses of Comfort, Assurance, and Salvation. Are you planning any sort of tour or anything to celebrate the release?
  • Aside from the new album, what are you excited about in 2007?
  • Are there any other more fun stories, tales, words of wisdom, imparting gifts you’d like to share before we conclude?
  • Which are better: pirates, ninjas, or Vikings?

[more questions/answers will be added as time permits]

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