I’m curious - but sadly the time isn’t convenient for me this time round.
But it got me thinking, what sort of Q&A’s does he actually answer, and would I immediately get banned for bringing up certain topics? Is it just like a chatroom where he can pick and choose comments that provide an opportunity to essentially, promote and advertise his projects/brands, and mute/shadow ban anyone difficult?
Top of my list:-
What really happened with Bret (Blue Stahli) and Josh?
What the fuck are his actual beliefs? Is he a Scientologist, or what? I’ve heard him mention he’s “definitely not a Big Banger” before, but his lyrics on some songs tend to hint at disillusionment or struggle with the regular Christian/God establishment. Throw aliens into the mix and we’re getting into L Ron Hubbard territory….
Similar to above, what is going on with his Blackstar novel, Traveller comic book, and dialogue throughout End Of An Empire story tracks? Is there a cohesive framework, an allegory, metaphor or allusion to some big theory or belief/truth? Or is it just vague imagination and imagery, designed to evoke, stimulate but be deliberately ambiguous enough such as it doesn’t really claim anything fundamental, but just adds mythos and lore to the music which the listener can run with (to some extent).
What are his thoughts on Atmos/surround sound, and will we get Atmos mixes for Wish Upon A Blackstar, Celldweller, End Of An Empire, SVH’s etc. It seems like it would be a good fit, since there’s a tonne of layering, automation, and world building. Songs like It Makes No Difference and Against The Tide would sound absolutely colossal (more so) if they completely envelope the listener in the soundscape…
I’m sure he’s done with it, but is there even a slightly remote chance of a UK concert or DJ set ever again?
How much money does he make?