Chronixx reflects on first european tour
This month Chronixx has been in Europe for his debut nine show tour. With the last concert done we woke him up this morning for a quick chat about how it all went before his flight home to Jamaica. As usual, even so early on a Sunday morning, he was in a philosophical mood…
How do you feel after your first European tour with Zinc Fence band?
I feel I have accomplished one of the things that is necessary as an artist. Performing live with my band. It is Zinc Fence’s first time in Europe as Zinc Fence. All of the members of the band are well travelled people, we know how to carry ourselves, but this is our first time here together. It’s a good feeling to know you can really do those things. I feel like we are on our way now so you can look forward to much more coming in the future.
How do you feel after your first European tour with Zinc Fence band?
I feel I have accomplished one of the things that is necessary as an artist. Performing live with my band. It is Zinc Fence’s first time in Europe as Zinc Fence. All of the members of the band are well travelled people, we know how to carry ourselves, but this is our first time here together. It’s a good feeling to know you can really do those things. I feel like we are on our way now so you can look forward to much more coming in the future.
What was the highlight of the tour?
Just being on the road with the ones here it was like we were always on a high. Within our minds we were always very philosophical. These are some deep youths we roll with. Performance-wise, the show last night [in Zurich] was very divine and the man played from their souls. It is natural that Jamaican people react to things differently – physically, psychologically and in every way. And it is the same here in Europe – people react differently. But we got a very overwhelming reception from the people. You’re half way around the world and people love your music – and they love it in a very special way. They want to be a part of it and they want to support the music forever. That alone gives me something to work forward to.
It’s nice to be able to bring your own band on your first European tour. Not every artist from Jamaica has had the opportunity to do that.
I think every artist in Jamaica does have the opportunity because there are a lot of musicians there who are willing to come together and build the music. But what I think is most artists don’t exploit this opportunity. As a matter of fact they don’t see it as an opportunity. They see it as a bad thing– as something that is not monetarily or economically wise and is not good for their earnings. For me though, it’s one of the most divine feelings in the world because it’s like you’re out there with an army rather than a lone soldier out there fighting this war. You have keyboard player and guitarist striking out the beat space, the bass player doing his thing, and the drummer knocking out the bass beats, and the singer singing praises to The Most High. It’s a combination and a divinity of music.
Just being on the road with the ones here it was like we were always on a high. Within our minds we were always very philosophical. These are some deep youths we roll with. Performance-wise, the show last night [in Zurich] was very divine and the man played from their souls. It is natural that Jamaican people react to things differently – physically, psychologically and in every way. And it is the same here in Europe – people react differently. But we got a very overwhelming reception from the people. You’re half way around the world and people love your music – and they love it in a very special way. They want to be a part of it and they want to support the music forever. That alone gives me something to work forward to.
It’s nice to be able to bring your own band on your first European tour. Not every artist from Jamaica has had the opportunity to do that.
I think every artist in Jamaica does have the opportunity because there are a lot of musicians there who are willing to come together and build the music. But what I think is most artists don’t exploit this opportunity. As a matter of fact they don’t see it as an opportunity. They see it as a bad thing– as something that is not monetarily or economically wise and is not good for their earnings. For me though, it’s one of the most divine feelings in the world because it’s like you’re out there with an army rather than a lone soldier out there fighting this war. You have keyboard player and guitarist striking out the beat space, the bass player doing his thing, and the drummer knocking out the bass beats, and the singer singing praises to The Most High. It’s a combination and a divinity of music.
What has the food been like? Have you always been able to get what you needed diet-wise?
My thing is vegan and in some places in Europe they don’t even know what vegan means and it’s just about vegetarian. My solution is – find an Indian restaurant. Indian or Chinese always have a little vegan. I didn’t really have any trouble finding food unless it has been in some remote place like this little village in Germany where we were one day and there was only one restaurant in the whole town! But food is always there man – fruits, natural juice and nuts and then your belly full and vital. You have your fat from your legumes, your vitamins from your fruits and your hydration from your water so you’re just going to feast up. The thing is, when you eat that way you just eat eat eat and be energetic. Every food is vegan before they kill a chicken or an ox or murder any animal. Every food is vegan before they process the natural earth authentic. Every food is natural so I don’t worry about food much.
My thing is vegan and in some places in Europe they don’t even know what vegan means and it’s just about vegetarian. My solution is – find an Indian restaurant. Indian or Chinese always have a little vegan. I didn’t really have any trouble finding food unless it has been in some remote place like this little village in Germany where we were one day and there was only one restaurant in the whole town! But food is always there man – fruits, natural juice and nuts and then your belly full and vital. You have your fat from your legumes, your vitamins from your fruits and your hydration from your water so you’re just going to feast up. The thing is, when you eat that way you just eat eat eat and be energetic. Every food is vegan before they kill a chicken or an ox or murder any animal. Every food is vegan before they process the natural earth authentic. Every food is natural so I don’t worry about food much.
WATCH CHRONIXX LIVE IN WUPPERTAL, GERMANY 4/13/2013
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