Alan
Doyle conducted a Facebook question and answer sessions on April 28, 2015 on
his official page. There were over 340 comments and replies. I am sure Alan
would have felt over whelmed by the interest.
I
have compiled a brief summary of some of the main questions and answers. I have
deliberately left out the identity of the person who asked the question and
some personal comments to protect their identity and for copyright. They are
not in the order they were answered on Facebook but just random.
I
have copied Alan’s response to allow him to respond in his own words.
It
was difficult to pick a favourite question and answer but I really liked the
question about the role of the Internet and social media in his life and what
comes first the lyrics or the music.
From
Alan Doyle Music Facebook (No copyright infringement intended).
…How have you
felt about the changes in social media and the internet that make it seem as
though there’s truly nothing private anymore?
Alan It is what it is. For it has advantages as
you get music and messages to people instantly…but also disadvantages as you
can never be really off.
…What comes
first for you the lyrics or the music?
Alan lyrics…a phrase or a sentence that I think
would be good to sing
Do you plan on
recording with Scott Grimes?...
Alan We’ve recorded a bunch and have new tunes
coming out later this year with Russell and Sam Barks and Carl Falk. Scott is
possibly the best singer I have ever heard.
Do you plan to
do a tour in support of the new cd you are releasing later this year with
Russell Crowe?
Alan
Hoping to do some gigs in September.
Keep you posted.
…Writing your
own material? Or collaborating with other artists?
Alan I like working with others more. Music has
always been about collaboration for me. I’m not much for solitude.
What’s it like
working with other Canadian musicians? Particularly Ed Robertson?
Will there be any east coast dates for your tour
with BNL?
Alan I love ed and the bnl gang, they have been
great friends to me and gbs over the years. I am not sure about the routing of
the BNL tour as I am a guest. Would love to take it east or wherever.
…I want to know
how you came up with this CD, “So Let’s Go”, what inspired you?
Alan I was inspired to make some POP songs that
were centred around Newfoundland folk music. A big pop tune around a fella from
Petty Hr playing the mandolin.
Whaddya
at?...Who in your opinion, is an undiscovered Canadian musician that we should
all listen to? Cheers.
Alan Matthew Byrne. My fav singer these days.
Are you in the
process of writing your 2nd book?
Alan Just starting. Yes. No idea what shape it
will take.
…favourite
places to play?
Alan Home, New Orleans, Tonder Denmark, Quebec
City, Halifax…
…Which out of
all the songs you have written is the one you would like to be remembered for?
Alan I don’t think I have one. I don’t think of
tunes like that I suppose. They are just songs to sing and I hope they move
people and bring them happiness in some way.
What is on the
playlist these days? Any good music recs?
Alan The Lone Bellow…best new band I’ve heard in
a while,
….Do you have a
place that inspires you, you like to use a place to recharge your batteries?
Alan I find people more inspiring than places…I
love watching others work and be passionate about so. Makes me want to do as
much. We have a family cabin where I do to hide and recharge.
Have we seen the
last of Great Big Sea? Or will you get together at some point in the future?
Alan I hope to play GBS concerts for sure.
…Is there a
particular moment as an artist that took your breath away?
Alan Many thankfully. It’s pretty wicked when
Sting gives you there nod to play “Every Breath You Take’ on your gtr.
…Listening to
you sing always get me though anything and picks me up again. Is there anything or anyone you turn to?
Alan My family and friends are pretty awesome.
Missy the cat wants to know if you have any pets?
Alan An old dog Molly
and new dog Spencer.
