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Interview : Kalle from Moto

When and how was your band created?
Moto was born on august 2004, when I moved back to Turku from Helsinki. I had some songs and wanted to make a new band. In the same time band called Limonadi Elohopea was breaking up. I went to talk to these guys, my old friends if they wanted to come and try some of my songs and after two rehearsals it was there.

Where is the name of the band coming from?
I saw firm called Motowash in Italy and thought that's a good name for the band, but somehow we decided to make shorter so then there was Moto.

What musicians or artists did have a major influence in your life / work?
Norman Blake, Gene Simmons, J. Mascis, Thurston Moore, Andy Warhol, Ramones, Stray Cats, Demented Are Go, Curtis Mayfield, MC5, Corduroy, Ben Folds, Beatles.

What are the positive and negative aspects of being a musician in Finland?
Negative: There's only five million people in Finland.
Positive: There's only five million people, but still so many great bands. It's easy to get to know everyone and make good contacts. It makes it easier to help and get help in this difficult business.

How could you define your style of music?
Garagesoulbossasolution

During the years how has your musical style changed?
With Moto it hasn't really yet, but I've learned to be more open to find something new.

How do explain these changes?
It's the age. It's easier to keep your ears open and forgive some mistakes to some artists. Like Bruce Springsteen Born In The U.S.A album is a bit sad if you compare it to his first album. So I can forgive him for Born In The U.S.A. and just listen to his old stuff, what I couldn't do when I was younger.

What are topics you treat in your songs?
Trouble of life.

What is your favorite song in your repertoire and why?
Bossa, it has the spirit what makes you smile, dance and talk to the girls.

Do you actually prefer performing your music live or in a studio?
Definitely live.

During the process of making a song, what is the moment that you prefer?
When the new songs starts to work with the whole band.

A stupid question but... what is among all the songs you've been listening in your life the BEST song?
The Beatles, Don't Let Me Down

What is your opinion, as a musician, regarding internet?
Easy to settle rehearsals with the band.

What are your projects ?
I do have other art projects like short film, painting and metal arts.

What "image" do you have of French music?
Lots of music with the origin language.

Is there one French song that you prefer? If so, what song is it?
If I Ever Feel Better by Phoenix

Interview by Vincent Lefrançois - 2006