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Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:12 am
by Nic
Near the end of last year, TheresNoSolution.com took a number of questions from our community's users for Deryck. We sent them off to him about a month ago and we are finally back with the answers! Below is our interview with Deryck Whibley, vocalist/guitarist/lead man of Sum 41. Enjoy.

1. How do Sum 41 crowds differ from country to country?
In the same way food is different in every country. It's always different but can be equally as great.
2. If you hadn’t been a musician, what would you have done for a living?
I probably wouldn't be living.
3. Out of all the shows you have played, is there a specific show that has a special meaning or memory to you?
Not really, I just love playing.
4. If, for whatever reason, you had to play the solo to 'The Bitter End' or else everyone on Earth would die, would you be able to do it?
Have no fear!
5. Would Sum 41 ever be interested in making an all acoustic album of songs previously recorded?
I've actually thought about doing that. Not sure there's really time to work on that right now. Because if we did it I would want it to be really special.
6. What are the songs you're especially proud of? Are there any that you have regretted writing?
I'd say I'm proud of 90% of them. There's always some you wonder, "What the fuck was I thinking?"
7. Why do you wear shoes with such a thick sole?
I wear what's lying around. That's just what I have. I don't always wear big soles.
8. Why don't you guys use your nicknames much anymore?
We still call each other our names all the time.
9. Will Brown Tom be getting a "41" tattoo now that he's an official member?
I've tried to get him branded but he won't have it.
10. Will the majority of the album be recorded in the house the updates take place in, or at your home studio? Do you find the writing and recording process to be easier in the comfort of your own home, or working in the rented out house?
Yes, mostly all the album is being done in the Hollywood house. Vocals are being done in my home studio.
11. With the use of Twitter and the studio updates, it seems that fans can follow the process of the record coming to be a lot easier than before. Was this a conscious decision? Do you plan on releasing a "Making Of", similar to the Making of Underclass Hero?
There will possibly be some kind of documentary for this record.
12. The songs have been described as "darker." A record like Chuck was pretty dark as well. Will we be hearing a heavier and less melodic record than Underclass Hero?
It doesn't sound like any of the past records really. It is its own thing. Its own monster. But I would say if you're a fan of Chuck I don't see why you wouldn't like this one.
13. Have any bands/records particularly influenced this new album?
No not really. I've been so into my own thing that I haven't come for air in a while. I don't really pay attention to what's out there these days.
14. Was the songwriting process considerably different for this record?
Yes, completely. I feel like I didn't do any work although I somehow wrote about 23 songs without even noticing. It's a great feeling to have all these songs just sort of handed to you somehow.
15. Is Tom playing all lead parts on this record or is it split/depending on the song?
I usually like to play all the guitars on the records. It's the control freak in me. When I write riffs I usually want them to sound a certain way. And when other people play them, although they play it well, it doesn't sound the way I'm used to it or the way I've been living with it on the demos. So I end up just doing it myself.
16. Why are all guitars tuned to Eb when you guys play live?
I play so hard live that I had to go to heavier gauge strings. If you're tuned at regular tuning the strings are so tight and don't play that well.
17. Are songs like No Reason cut from the live shows due to singing issues or they are just not as fun to play anymore?
I guess I just never really enjoy playing that song for some reason.
18. What is the most you've ever spent on a guitar and which guitar?
Hmm… Probably too much. I have a really great 62 ES 335. It's probably my most expensive guitar. It doesn't have a scratch on it. It's basically brand new. It's my spinal tap guitar. You can't even look at it.
19. What is your favorite non-music related hobby?
Basketball and flying planes.
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Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:40 am
by Jeremy Kill
Awesome! So the new record sounds like it's going to have a wealth of songs (the number 23... it's everywhere!).

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:50 am
by maxpayne4664
Spinal Tap!

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:12 am
by Jake-41
Seen enough of that one, lol.

But yeah.. I can't believe he answered one of my questions. Thanks for choosing one of mine. Deryck's fuckin' awesome.

On a side note, didn't know he liked airplanes. My guess would be skateboarding, something like that.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:21 am
by Jeremy Kill
For some reason, paper airplanes came to mind when I read that.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:40 am
by jsd2
"Have no fear!"
Deryck + YouTube = Please Explain?!

"I don't always wear big soles."
Umm, Yes, you do!

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:13 am
by Jake-41
Hahaha!

That was a bad question. Seriously, that's pretty disrespectful.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:21 am
by Jeremy Kill
Jake-41 wrote:Hahaha!

That was a bad question. Seriously, that's pretty disrespectful.
What question is that?

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:46 am
by Jake-41
Why do you always wear shoes with large soles.

Just a thought, i mean.. it's a bit in his face. If someone asked me why i always wear a wristband, i'd find it a little in my business.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:19 am
by Boni
Jake-41 wrote:Why do you always wear shoes with large soles.

Just a thought, i mean.. it's a bit in his face. If someone asked me why i always wear a wristband, i'd find it a little in my business.
That's what an interview is about though. It's meant to be personal.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:39 am
by Emil
So that's why they stopped playing No Reason. It wasn't fun to play...

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:24 am
by Max
Good interview. Does anyone know why the studio update posted on the 6th on the homepage was removed?

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:31 am
by samueeL
Finally! :D Thanks! Acoustic album would be amazing, if they'd spend enough time to arrange songs again.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:44 am
by TomiT14
Thank you for this interview! And thanks for using couple of my questions too!

Too bad for No Reason. In Chuck era, they stopped playing In Too Deep, since it wasn't that fun to play, but still they brought it back in UH tours. So hopefully they will include No Reason in the future setlists.
Although leaving it out from the ATGS gets me sceptical.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:00 pm
by I'm A Cunt [*banned*]
rofl.

Just because there are no videos of deryck "splooging on a fretboard" on youtube doesn't mean he cant play just like any other shredder. I'm pretty sure he chooses not to because he'd rather strum, just like me (OmG D3rycK<333!!11/1/1/1).

Anyways, yeah, nic? yeah, it was a lot longer than a month ago.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:04 pm
by Heather
love this one:

5. Would Sum 41 ever be interested in making an all acoustic album of songs previously recorded?
I've actually thought about doing that. Not sure there's really time to work on that right now. Because if we did it I would want it to be really special.
the shoe question was kind of stupid, other than that, some nice questions in there, thanks

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:44 pm
by Jake-41
Yeah, i sploooged. To think, we could have an acoustic Sum 41 album. That would be amazing!

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:45 pm
by Heather
^^ yeah, D's voice fits it better now, back in the Chuck days it didn't quite work, but I his tone fits the style better now

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:59 pm
by Nic
Sumfan wrote:Anyways, yeah, nic? yeah, it was a lot longer than a month ago.
Naw, it was a while before we actually picked the best questions and even longer until we send them.

Re: Deryck Interview Finally Here!

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:03 pm
by I'm A Cunt [*banned*]
Nic wrote:
Sumfan wrote:Anyways, yeah, nic? yeah, it was a lot longer than a month ago.
Naw, it was a while before we actually picked the best questions and even longer until we send them.
seems like a year ago this started out lulz.