The problem is that I don't want to add another record to the world that is not necessary to be published, except to make some business. There has to be a musical reason. Eberhard Weber addbusinessmake Change image and share on social
On the other hand, I'm very tolerant as well. I expect that everybody can play what they want. I'm only not tolerant when it comes to myself and what is presented on my album that I have to listen to for the rest of my life. Eberhard Weber albumexpecthand share on social
Orchestras are not used to playing the kind of stuff jazz musicians like to play. It requires a lot of rehearsal and recording time, so it's much easier to do on a synth or sampler. So, we came up with that idea. Eberhard Weber easyideajazz share on social
It's better to finish at the peak or soon after it, than to wait until the audience notices a decline. Eberhard Weber audiencedeclinefinish Change image and share on social
I was afraid the other musicians might want to present themselves too much, though I see in the coverage I've received of the album that the musicians got wonderful reviews for their contributions and abilities. I think the four musicians played freely within my limits. Eberhard Weber abilityafraidalbum share on social
When I started to pick up the bass, it was purely by random chance. Eberhard Weber baschancepick Change image and share on social
Orchestra had a little brass ensemble on two tracks as well, but the rest was me. I knew I couldn't continue in this direction, even if people liked it, because I can only duplicate myself. Eberhard Weber brascontinuedirection Change image and share on social
There are always some doubts when you do a new album though. You wonder whether you succeeded or not, especially when you waited as long as I did for this one - seven years. You're never really sure if it will be a nice record or not. Eberhard Weber albumdoubtlong share on social
I realized pretty soon that I have to do more than just play bass in the background way. So, I developed a kind of playing which only a handful of musicians accepted. Eberhard Weber acceptbackgroundbas Change image and share on social
If there is a good musical reason, I think it might draw more attention and sell, though it is not guaranteed. To make a record without a musical reason, you have to either be a pop star who sells automatically or just be lucky. Eberhard Weber attentionautomaticallydraw share on social