Q : Hi Lee, can you tell us a little about your work as a singer/ songwriter and your band The Lee Gordon Trio?
A : I'm a pretty late bloomer singer/songwriter wise. Been writing songs for about ten years but always as a side line to being in bands. About 4 years ago I really felt like I new what I wanted out of music, felt I could at last embrace the music that had become my therapy and best friend for so long. I remember the first solo gig I ever did, I was so scared. It was like bearing my soul to everyone there, like pulling my proverbial trousers down!
It was a very enlightening moment, like I finally understood myself a lot better. I am visciously passionate about what I do because it is about everything I hold dear, what I am, what I've felt, how I've bled. I mean every fucking note and every last word is my honesty kicking you in the arse.
I'm lucky to have finally put together an awesome band that is always progressing and learning musically and we are a very tight unit and I can't wait to see what the future hold for us in our music and our journey together
Q : Whats the story behind 'I am fine'?
A : 'I Am Fine' was a one of those songs that just fell into place. Music and lyrics happened at the same time, I love it when that happens, it is just pure honesty spilling out of my brain. It may make no sense to anyone else but I know what, where and when. it is about those times when you are not fine, it is very apparent your not but just don't want to talk about it. All those times you try and convince yourself an others that its ok but your dying inside. I do that a lot. Don't want to burden people, that why i write music it's my therapy, I would not be a well man without it trust me. It is a short song as that was all I had to say a short rant if you will to get it out one afternoon after returning from a crappy cleaning job I had in the middle of some pretty shitty stuff I was going through. I was listening to Jeff which always got me through. Sleep well dream brother see you soon.
Q : What does the future hold?
A : The future for us is bright as we will always be writing and performing, this is not my hobby or my job its my life and my very breath. We all know what happens when you stop breathing. Success in this fickle industry is a side show. I'll play my arse off till I drop down dead. If people want to listen then I'm humbled by your attention to my inane ramblings, if not it doesn't affect me in the slightest.
Check out The Lee Gordon Trio @ www.myspace.com/leegordon
2 comments:
Here's one guy who is truly dedicated to the cause...I don't know many bands with this amount of enthusiasm. Stay true to yourself and the music Lee. Peace, love and happiness, :Doe:
Thats really quite inspiring. Doe is right I dont think there are that many bands with that kind of enthusiasm. I think bands that have that always the the best performances because they truly truly mean what they are saying in their lyrics which is always important.
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