A chat with Andrew Saunderson

Andrew Saunderson, bass player with new group The Evil Poor, talks to Eromenos Media about the bands forth coming single and lots more .....

Q - How did you end up playing bass in The Evil Poor Andrew?

A -  I first met Robert in 2008 after he came up to me after a gig I'd just done with the band I was in at the time, we exchanged numbers with the view to him doing some recording with us. The band fizzled out before we got the chance to work together but we kept in touch. We met up after I'd finished with them and I said I had a number of ideas I wanted to record, so it started there really. Robert got Tim involved and we'd written and demo'd nine songs by mid 2009

Q - Who are you're main musical influences?

A - In terms of Bass Players it'd be James Jameson, Bernard Edwards, Tina Weymouth, Simon Jones - or anything with a groove. I draw a lot of influences as a musician from Motown, Northern Soul and Disco and throw that into the mix.

Q - Can you tell us a little about the bands you were in before you joined

The Evil Poor, its always interesting to read how musicians move around until

they feel at home in a band.

A -  Haven't been in that many really, I was in a band with a few friends called Merchant Four, which didn't really get off the ground, then in 2010 I worked with Tim in Northside. More recently I was in V Thirteen briefly but had to knock it on the head when we started back working on The Evil Poor. 

Q - The new single 'Beautiful Girl' sounds like an instant classic melodic indie song, with its synth strings, and delicately sang melodic vocal delivery, but its not a song that is indicative of the bands sound really is it ?

A -  No not at all. And the bass line that we built it up from isn't really typical of the sorts of things I usually come up with. It's just pop music really. Although, it was one of the first things we did and came together before any other song so maybe it's fitting that it's released first. I also quite like the fact that it sounds completely different to To The Light.

Q - The B-side had a very 60s sound, but nothing like the 60s sounds most bands

are taking influence these days, it sounds more like the old rock bands of the late 60s than it does The Beatles or The Stones.

What five bands would you say the group generally have lots of respect for ?

A -   Love, 13th Floor Elevators, The Stooges, MC5, Captain Beefheart   

Q - Rob Corless the singer was signed to Rob Grettons label 'Manchester Records' in

1996, and Tim Walsh was the guitariest in a band that was signed in 1989 by Factory Records, Rob and Tony were in business together with the Hacienda club.

It all seems very tightly knit, given Robs former band sounding worlds apart from

Tim Walshs band, did you think it would work musically ?

A  - I never really thought about it to be honest, and initially it wasn't something that we discussed. We just went in and jammed through them until the songs started to take shape, then Robert had the job of finding something to fit over them. 

 

  Q - If the single does well, then an album could be commissioned, for someone interested in buying the album, (with you knowing what set of songs you've got together) are there any particular songs people should keep an eye out for.

A -  Well the B side To The Light is closer to the vibe of a lot of the other stuff. We're just working on a song at the minute that we haven't really touched for 3 years, which is quite Stooges-esque. I would say keep an eye out for that but I don't know what it's called, might need to check with Robert on that! 

Q - What are you hopes for The Evil Poor

A -  Initially I'd like the single to get out there and be heard by people. I'd also like to get all of the other stuff out there too. For me, Tim and Robert we've had these songs knocking around for 3 years so it'd be good to finish what we've started with them

The Evil Poor are supporting New Order on 8th May at Newcastles 02 Academy, and on the 25th they are headlining a one day festival at Gullivers in Manchester on the 25th May. The new single is awaiting a release date.

April Updates

As 'The Psychiatrist' draws close to post-production, we thought we'd share somemore photos from the set with you all. Filming is due to be completed very soon, but before it is, we hope to feature a few more interviews with the cast here at the Eromenos Media homepage ... including directors Richard L. Davies and Robert Berrie Kemp.

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Interview With David Hoyle

David Hoyle took time out on the set of The Psychiatrist to chat with us about the film, and what else he has planned this year.

Q - Hello David, how are you doing today ?

A - Am Ok,just Glad Spring Coming-on & Leaving Winter Behind!

Q - In The Psychiatrist, you play a character called 'Dr Rosenburg', without giving too much of the game away, what is it about the character that made you interested in playing the role ?

Q - You have a scene with an actor called Harley Bartles, whom you have worked with before, is it nice to act alongside friends, does that effect you're performance, or doesn't it really matter one way or the other?

David Hoyle Revelations and beyond ....

David Hoyle has made several films with Nathan Evans and these films are now all together on the same DVD, Revelations is available at http://www.thisisunbound.co.uk

Revelations DVD Cover

David will be announcing some live dates in London this summer, and is wrapping up filming on his latest feature film 'The Psychiatrist', for news on Davids work this year visit his website at http://davidhoyle.info/home/

Interview with Nathan Head

Nathan Head is a British Actor experienced in TV, Film, Short Film, Radio and Stage. He had leading roles in the Northern comedy Battered Egos playing at the Salford Arts Theatre and also the fringe reading of The Posthumous Papers Of Allan Konigsberg with Northern Outlet Theatre Company. Nathan has also recently completed 'The Zombie King' with Ed Furlong (Terminator 2, Pecker, American History X).

Q - Nathan, what first got you into acting?

A - I guess it’s something that I’ve always done off-and-on throughout my life, there have been huge gaps where I ventured down different avenues though. I originally studied art and design with a hope to go into graphic design or production design. About nine or ten years ago I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to work as a DJ and do bits of cabaret and that sort of got me restarted in performing. That sounds like I’m some great stage cabaret act, I’m not, but that’s how I got back into acting and performing.  
 

Q - You’ve just done a horror movie with Corey Feldman and Edward Furlong, how was that experience?

A - It was pretty good, I made some good friends on that shoot and I was fortunate enough to work with some people who I already knew. So it was a fairly enjoyable production to be a part of. The makeup team was fantastic too, those guys are very talented. The special effects makeup was supervised by Mike Peel who I’ve been wanting to work with for some time, his work is amazing. Edward Furlong was a treat to work with too, he’s a bit of a character. I remember one time, he was stuck for cigarettes and we were on our way to location one day and this film was shot in the middle of nowhere so we were finding it very hard to find a small shop on our route. We eventually found one and because he was in full Zombie-King makeup I offered to go in for him, but he was cool with going in himself. He wasn’t embarrassed about it at all, but I bet the poor old lady behind the counter had a shock when he asked for a pack of smokes and a sausage roll.

 
Q - You do seem to enjoy working on horror and dark scripts, what attracted you to The Psychiatrist?

A - Well there were a few aspects of the production that attracted me at first, the main one was getting the chance to work with the cast and crew that were attatched and the other thing was the unusual style that it was written in. I can’t explain it really, but I found the story very dark and twisted but almost humorous, but not “ha ha” funny, If that makes sense? And the whole plot of the mad doctor using his patients as his outlet for his screwed up passions, it’s just genius. It’s the sort of film I would go out of my way to watch, as a viewer.

Q - Your scene with David Hoyle was one of the films stand out scenes, there was a chemistry there, how often do you get that as an actor, does it occur naturally or is it something that needs to be worked at?

A - I’m not sure, I think David is just a nice guy to get on with really. Sometimes if the two people have a similar sense of humour, it just works out. It’s the same with Ewan Saum, the guy who’s working on the music production side of the film, he’s got the same sense of humour as me too. We’re all just odd people really, that are into the more bizarre side of life.

Q - Have you done any stage work Nathan?

A - Not as much as I’d like. A few years ago I performed in the live reading of a dark comedy about a group of friends going through the personal items of someone who killed himself, that doesn’t sound very humorous but the comedy came with the discoveries that the friends made. I was also in a play that had a small run at the Salford Arts Theatre that was written and directed by the fabulous Sally Lawton, who's plays have a very similar style to the early Victoria Wood material. That play did quite well at the time, we got a five star review. But I would like the opportunity to do more live acting work, but I guess I’ve been a bit tied up with a few films lately.

Q - Where do you see yourself in ten years time?

A - Alive, I hope..... ha ha, actually I’m not sure. I know where I’d LIKE to be in ten years time. I’d like to work on more horror and thriller productions, but who knows where life will take me?

Q - One last question, the films been described as a psychological horror, for anyone following your work, how different is this role in comparison to the other work you have done so far?

A - Well it’s got no demons, Archangels, zombies, Krones, vampires, elves or trolls for one. I guess the best way to compare it to my previous thriller and horror roles is, well, I’m not playing the antagonist in this story. I’m a normal human, which actually is quite refreshing. But the horror in this particular production is psychological and I guess there will be small amounts of gore too but the main aspect is going to be the actual events and discussions that take place. Some of them are downright shocking, I reckon it will make an impact. I’m confident people will enjoy watching this.

For more information on Nathans movies and stage work, visit his website at

www.nathanhead.tv

Interview with Harley Bartles

Harley Bartles is a screen and stage actor, working on some of the highest rated TV shows in the UK, as well as appearing in critically lauded stage plays all across Europe. He took  a few moments to discuss his latest role in The Psychiatrist.

Q - So Harley, you have worked in both stage and TV. What medium do you enjoy the most.

A - Definitely the stage. On stage you can maintain complete focus for over an hour without cuts and re-takes.

Q - You have worked with the lead actor in The Psychiatrist before, tell us a little about the play you toured alongside David Hoyle in.

A - We toured together in For All The Wrong Reasons with Victoria Theatre Co Belgium as part of the first Manchester International Festival. It was an avante garde piece around the themes of loss and faded memories. Touring with David across the world was great fun and we became good friends.

(Harley Bartles & David Hoyle in Ghent touring the stage play 'For All The Wrong Reasons' 2007)

Q - What was it about the script of The Psychiatrist that you liked.

A - It's a well written piece with a good seperation of subplots combining to make the whole.

Q - How does it differ working on a micro budget film like The Psychiatrist, to say, working on TV shows like 'Shameless' ?

A - When working on TV you don't get to see all the technical work which goes into making the production happen. You're called to set when everything's ready to shoot your scene and released back to your trailer or rest area while they switch it around for the next scene. Working on low budget work has a more collaborative feel to it where everybody's chipping in to get it to look it's best.

Q - This is the first film work you have done in a while, would you consider doing other film work, if the payment and role were right for you ?

A - The payment isn't really an issue for me. I'll act in things that interest me as long as I can fit it around my other commitments.

Q - Your character in The Psychiatrist is very dark, did you identify with the part at all, or do you not need to feel that connected to a role in order to give your best performance?

A - I think everyone has a dark side and to give the best performance, an actor has to tap into something from their own experience.

The Psychiatrist - Shooting continues ...

Shooting is still taking place on the new David Hoyle psychological thriller, The Psychiatrist. David Hoyle plays 'Dr Rosenburg', a nefarious health practitioner who uses his position of persuasion to cause misery and suffering to those most in need of his help.....

Directed by Richard L Davies and Robert Kemp, the film sees the return of David Hoyle to a lead role after his award winning 'Uncle David' was released in Christmas 2011. The film is due to wrap up production in the next few months, the release details will be posted here as soon as more information is available.

Look out for interviews with the cast here soon !!!

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The Psychiatrist on set updates

The first block of 'The Psychiatrist' has been filmed, and we thought we'd share with you some sneak previews of some photos we've got from the set. Keep a look out for more new's on the film as we continue to shoot.

Actors included below are ; David Hoyle, Harley Bartles and Nathan Head.

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THE EVIL POOR

Eromenos Music are proud to welcome The Evil Poor to the label.

The Evil Poor are ;

Eromenos Music

Eromenos Music is a new music label intergrated within Eromenos Media. This is in addition to Eromenos Films, which will produce music videos and feature length movies. Our first 'Eromenos Music' release is set for the 28/11/11 and is a brand new download only single from cult manchester band Gabrielles Wish.

Details on that release, and bands set to release music with Eromenos Music are below ;

Gabrielles Wish - The Son Of The Sun -

The single can be bought from Itunes on Monday 28th of November by following the link below ;

http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gabrielles-wish/id415007088

Other artists set to appear on Eromenos Music in 2012 are ;

The Evil Poor

Ambitious Beggars

X Rated Animals

Paul Ryan

Joshua Ben Joseph

More detailed info on these artists in the near future. Look out for a new website dedicated to the music label activities of Eromenos Music.