Alex Van Halen On Eddie, Fire & 'Feeling It'
2024/10/29
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Alex Van Halen
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David Bianculli
Alex Van Halen: 本书是献给已故弟弟Eddie Van Halen的爱的表达，书中描述了他们兄弟之间复杂而深厚的关系，以及他们共同经历的音乐旅程。他们如同阴阳两面，互相影响，共同创作音乐，在创作过程中不断磨合，最终达到一种平衡。Eddie去世后，Alex Van Halen经历了巨大的痛苦和创伤后应激障碍，并因此寻求了心理帮助。他认为失去亲人的痛苦是无法摆脱的，听到乐队的音乐会让他想起过去。他们兄弟俩在美国的童年经历，以及文化冲击对他们的性格塑造产生了影响。他们父母为了躲避印尼的政治动荡和种族歧视，先搬到荷兰，后又移民到美国。他们一家移民到美国的原因之一是受到在美国的亲戚的吸引。他父母的爱情故事，以及父亲在军队服役的经历对他们的家庭教育产生了影响。音乐是一种感性的体验，而不是单纯的智力活动。Dave Clark Five乐队的音乐对他们产生了深远的影响，披头士乐队的音乐才华和创造力是无与伦比的。他最初学习吉他，但缺乏感觉，而他的弟弟Eddie却天赋异禀，最终他选择了鼓。他的弟弟Eddie热爱吉他演奏，并以此表达自我。他的弟弟Eddie在音乐创作上花了很长时间才找到自己的声音。
Tanya Mosley: 采访围绕Alex Van Halen的新回忆录展开，探讨了他与弟弟Eddie Van Halen之间复杂的关系，以及Van Halen乐队的形成和发展历程。采访中，Alex Van Halen分享了他对弟弟的怀念，以及乐队成员之间合作与冲突的经历。
Deep Dive
Why did Alex Van Halen write the memoir 'Brothers'?
To honor his brother Eddie, who died of cancer in 2020, and to share their journey in music.
Why did the Van Halen family move to the United States?
To escape political turmoil in Indonesia and the colonial power structure.
Why did Alex Van Halen switch from playing guitar to drums?
He wasn't feeling the connection with the guitar, while his brother Eddie made the guitar sing.
Why did Eddie Van Halen collaborate with Michael Jackson on 'Beat It'?
He consulted the band but ultimately decided to do it, violating their model of exclusivity.
Why did Alex Van Halen set his drums on fire during performances?
Fire represented the temporariness of life and added an element of danger to the show.
Why did David Lee Roth struggle to feel the music deeply?
He lacked the deeper resonance needed to connect with the eternal force of the universe in music.
Why did Alex Van Halen feel that 'This is Spinal Tap' wasn't funny?
It mirrored their real experiences in the music industry, making it more true than parody.
Alex Van Halen discusses the deep bond with his brother Eddie, the formation of the iconic rock band Van Halen, and the impact of Eddie's passing on their music career.
- Van Halen's biggest hit 'Jump' became an anthem in 1983.
- The band is credited with being one of the most influential rock bands of all time.
- Eddie Van Halen was considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
- The memoir 'Brothers' is a love letter to the music they created and to Eddie.
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