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The interview with Energy Level Low – a relatively new project from Sosnowiec - will be to a large extent a comment upon what the author wrote about himself...
1. "Energy Level Low - that's all about me . i am the pig . the thorn in the soul . rotten inside . i incarnate everything you do not want to become. you made me through your ignorance . i grew up under the floor of your flat . i grew up in your stinky underwear-box . i grew up in the darkest hole . i grew up to distort you ." - hmm, you organize a therapy for yourself or the others?
I'm not organizing a therapy for anyone. My approach towards music is not “utilitarian”. It's not a tool in the hands of a psychologist. The music, at least for me, is the most sincere projection of emotions. I don't want to convince anybody that it's a therapy... that the music helps me in anything ( apart from strengthening my self-esteem). I don't want to make a treatment of E2L. It's my manifesto... highly sincere manifesto, but... in spite of all...it's only a scream ... and scream is not the way... is not therapeutic... and besides... who am I supposed to cure?
2. Do you think the people are unaware of the negative aspects of their personality?
I've seen too many presumptuous people to think that the human race is not aware of its imperfection. When you're imperfect you try to do something about it, develop yourself... Unfortunately... the people fall ill and the illness is called regress, so...I think they aren't fully aware of their ignorance...And those who are conscious of it make their “dark/sad/bitter” side a product and an argument in a battle for attention , so... something is wrong.
3. Don't you think that writing about dissatisfaction, frustration, the 'dark' side of life is easier? One could say that complaining is typical for the Poles...
I'm not complaining ..when an opportunity appears I try to take it...It's just many people have failed me and...I express it. It's not a complaining for complaining's sake, not an art for art's sake. Like I said, it's anger and a scream...but definitely not self-pitying or complaining. On the other hand...I'm not going to be indifferent and silent about any shit ( be it emotional or any other) I'll be forced to deal with.
4. "U Don't Even Know How Much I H8 U" – it doesn't sound like a love confession towards the human race...
Cause I hate most of the society inhabiting our planet. I hate sick rules, beauty domination, hedonism and f***ing about the sadness wearing red lipstick served by an owner of a villa.
5. You wrote that Energy Level Low was born of frustration and that it is a rage soundtrack . Who's the addressee of the emotions and what's their reason? Are rage and frustration good basis to build anything?
Why do you assume I want to build anything? Present day world needs purification..Kinda 'catharsis'. It's not a time for building. Let's leave palliative treatment for hospices. I wish that by the way of another slaughterhouse at school caused by a frustrated pupil wearing glasses the CD of E2L was found by the perpetrator. Let this describe my approach towards “building of anything” and the addressees of my sounds...
6. You also wrote that Energy Level Low is an unconventional way of approaching the issue of remaining in the state of permanent frustration. In what way is it unconventional?
In such a way that E2L has never had any equipment, studio back-up, practically anything at its disposal. It's in 100% DIY. I've never had several hundred watt cabinets and valve power stages. I 've done everything on my own right from the beginning. I don't want to boast about it, I just want to show that ...the “frustration” is 100% sincere and mine... there's the rub... Unconventionality comes from sincerity...
7. Do you think lyrics can express emotions?
Of course they can... Not once have I listened to or read lyrics – of different sources - and felt shivers... I'm trying not to limit myself to one genre. Emotions are emotions... that's it.
8. How was Energy Level Low formed?
Out of a sudden . It was like... when I was playing in various bands I wasn't able to pass everything I wanted ... And additionally... a word “compromise”: though “ progressive” as one could thing, it sets limits, so...E2L is a way of self-realization and auto presentation - just a simple story of one-man-band.
9. Do you perceive Energy Level Low as a part of a music genre?
My dream would be to compare E2L to the representatives of industrial-rock scene of the 90s. To the bands like NIN, Hate Dept , Chamlab , Machines of Loving Grace , FILTER, Ministry , Sulpher (later, though) or (the early) Mariln Manson. However, it's not me who should esteem and categorize .. it's the listeners task ( if there will be any)
10. Could you tell a bit more about your publishings ( "HateFlux" and a split with :Scheuermann:) ?
HateFlux ? 6 tracks . EP-- a debut (official) . I don't know ..I can't talk about it..You tell me about your impressions. I would just like some people to find their reflection in it...and something to their taste. A split with :Scheuermann: in turn, is...an honor. A co-operation with someone who feels the same way and has the similar approach as mine is ... a real pleasure.. and the chance of development. Of course both publishings are 100% DIY. done without any support whatsoever from the label. We're doing it on our own...
11. ... and the future plans? any concerts , releases?
The concerts are starting . I've managed to find "live line-up" . The full-length album will be out in spiring ( perhaps this time I'll use some help from a LABEL)( if any will be willing to co-operate – it may happen so or not) ... and I invite you for the concerts... don't know if you like what you'll see... but...one thing is sure... it will be intensive...
Energy Level Low
http://www.myspace.com/energylevellow
E2L will perform in Radzyn Podlaski on 29th December and in Poznan on 13th January at Forces United Party.
