THE LP QUESTIONNAIRE/PICK THREE - EZRA KOENIG OF VAMPIRE WEEKEND
In a night of great gets, my final offering is Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. The band that’s everywhere and on everybody’s minds might have you wondering, who is this new sensation? Who are these young Columbia University lads? Why does everyone love them? Why are theirs the songs coming from my roommate Andy’s speakers?
Vampire Weekend’s sound is a tasty treat… it’s juicy fruits on planet earth… weekend getaways to sunsets that sunshine. They’ve made it onto numerous Pick Three lists and their SXSW showcase is one of the most highly anticipated and that’s an understatement.
So, how on earth was I lucky enough to get Ezra Koenig to do the admittedly dorky LP Questionnaire? Sometimes when you ask, you do receive.
Name: Ezra Koenig
Pro Wrestling Name: I’ve had a pro-wrestling name for a long time so i’ll just put that: The Sea King
1. Pretend you’re 15 (and tell us what year it is, if you don’t mind). Name three songs you’d put on a mix tape for your girlfriend/boyfriend.
I was 15 in 1999-2000.
1. A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
2. Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
3. The Specials - Too Much Too Young
2. Which evil villain would make the best president? I’m a firm believer in keeping evil out of public office.
3. What was your favorite cartoon as a child? It was Muppet Babies straight-up. That’s still my favorite cartoon.
4. What superpower do you wish you had? Tactile memory-transmission to promote universal understanding like the kid in The Giver.
5. What would the title of your autobiography be? This is the Autobiography of the E
Pick Three
Dirty Projectors: I haven’t seen them play live since we toured with them last summer. Hopefully they’ll have some new jams.
Ice Cube: I just bought his first three albums at Amoeba in SF. I’m also a fan of his films.
Born Ruffians: Obviously I wasn’t alive to see Cream or Green Day, but I’m pretty sure Born Ruffians are the best power trio of all time. Great songs, playing, etc.
Thanks, Mr. Koenig. And thanks to everyone who’s agreed to appear on the SXSW Music Blog. You all make my day (or night, as it were) because thinking about a tangled web of stereo xlr board feeds at mic and line levels rarely does, I have to admit (but I love my media outlets… oh yes, I do!)
If I get one more spam email about enhancing my pleasure I’m going to join a convent. Seriously. Every hour I’m reminded of Viagra (or worse). I’m not Bob Dole just yet, people. Email something that doesn’t smell like ketchup to musicblog@sxsw.com. Thank God for good headphones that let me drown in a sea of music while I write pithy truths and occasional white lies in the key of LP.
photo by Steven Brahms
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Posted: March 6th, 2008 under Linda Park, LP Questionnaire, Pick 3, Music Festival, Conference, Latest News.
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