Taste iT Tv

mcr-transcripts: Title: My Chemical Romance - Frank IeroSource:...

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:30:29 -0400

Title: My Chemical Romance - Frank Iero
Source: Taste iT TV
Date: Uploaded May 13, 2012 (Conducted May 25/26, 2011)
Transcribed By: Cassie
—-

[Frank and interviewer Brigitte Maenhout sit in what appears to be a very cramped space for a “chat.”]

Brigitte Maenhout: You know, I’ve been a My Chem for a long time, and what I admire most about My Chem is that you guys always stay who you are, and that’s not an easy thing to do, so—

Frank Iero: I mean, it is and it isn’t, you know? I think being in this business and doing what we do, there’s a lot of outside bullshit that gets talked to you, and we’ve done a pretty good job of kind of staying within our bubble. I think that’s the survival of the band kind of thing is to not really listen too much to the outside- [makes air quotes] “outsiders,” if you will. You know, and kind of keeping your head down and doing what you love to do, and just remembering the real reason that you do this as opposed to like all the hooplah that goes along with it. Definitely, that keeps your [inaudible mumbling…] kind of thing.

I just don’t— I don’t see the point in changing who you are because of whatever [kind of recognition?] or things that are happening. That’s not the point.

Brigitte: But, were you always like that? Because I remember that I kind of had to learn it; because, as a kid, you go through phases where well, stupidly sometimes, you kind of want to fit in—

Frank: [frowning in thought] No… You know, well— It’s kind of cool we were talking about this the other day, and it’s like: We’ve been a band for, like, 10 years now, and when I joined the band, I was like 18, maybe 19. And so, I learned a lot. I grew up in this band, basically. You know? And everybody has their pitfalls. When you’re young, you think you know it all, and then you hit 20 or 25, you go crazy and you realize that you really didn’t know shit at all. And then, you’re like, “Holy shit! I’m 25, and I don’t know a fucking thing!” And you can either embrace that or you can make it drive you nuts, you know?

But, uh, having a really important, like, support system and being able to do this with the greatest guys I’ve ever met—that helps a lot. I’ve learned so much from these dudes. Not even just as being a musician, but to be a better person. I got really lucky. They’re really good dudes.

Brigitte: Yeah? Hmm. Well, I can see that. I mean, I—yeah, I mean, I know Gerard a bit, but I can definitely see that they are very genuine people—

Frank: Yeah. Absolutely.

Brigitte: You can even see it onstage.

Frank: [chuckles]

Brigitte: It’s true! Like, look at Ray when he’s onstage— [laughs]

Frank: [grinning] Oh, yeah. I love watching him play. Oh, man.

Brigitte: But, you all have that. You all have your, like your personality that shines through, and that’s really awesome for a band, to see that, and—

Frank: Thank you.

Brigitte: You’re welcome. But, you were talking about that you don’t know things. And I’m going through phases now where I keep on discovering so much more while I’m growing older. Is that the same for you?

Frank: Absolutely. That’s what life’s all about, is learning lessons, you know? Whether it be a good experience or a bad experience, or learning what not to do. You have to evolve. You can’t be the same person that you were at 13 that you are at 23. You just can’t. I think if you stay stagnant, especially artistically, it’s the death of creativity if you stay stagnant. That’s the thing: they say you get older and wiser, but you don’t get smart until you’re like way into your 60s.

Brigitte: Yeah, I agree. Are there certain—. This is quite personal, so if you don’t want to answer, you don’t have to. But, I notice that in myself is that there are certain things I really start thinking about like if I’m lonely, it’s not really, like, the meaning of life, but especially, like, “why?” I keep on asking the question “why?” for everything, basically. Is that the same thing for you?

Frank: Nah, yeah. I mean, well— You know, it’s one of those things too. It’s a fine line. I think it’s human nature to be curious about “why?” And what does this all mean, why are we here, what are we doing? And, at the same time, you can’t let it overcome you. You know? Because, really, it’s just as simple as just—at least for me, it’s “to make the world a different place.”

I think the worst thing you can do is to live your life and have the world be the exact same place it was before [Inaudible, speech covered by background noise]. If you don’t make a mark or you don’t make a difference or you don’t inspire other people, then what was the point? If the world’s the same place whether you’re here or not, then that’s just a bummer.

Brigitte: Wow. You know what. I never thought about that. That’s—

Frank: And, hopefully, it’s in a positive way. But, [inaudible, mumbling] just striving to be passionate about anything, you know, and really put your heart and soul into it and be happy. That’s really all— I mean, other than the secrets of the universe, I think that’s all that we can really fathom right now, and I’m fine with that. I’m fine with just going out there and doing what I love to do and hopefully inspiring people along the way. And now that I have a family, too, it’s like, “Wow. Now I know what I was here for.”

Brigitte: Yeah?

Frank: Yeah, absolutely.

Brigitte: Yeah, for me, that’s still hard to understand. I mean, I have a little niece, so I know that, but—

Frank: That’s the thing [mumbles] life. You have to come to grips with the point that you’re never going to understand. And that’s okay.

Brigitte: Yeah?

Frank: I think so.

Brigitte: [grinning] That’s cool, because a lot of people are control freaks and that’s the thing they fear most—

Frank: I’m sure.

Brigitte: —is not being in control.

Frank: Yeah. Well, why would you want to be? I think life would be boring if you controlled it.

Brigitte: That is very true, but, I mean, I think we’re taught from a young age that we have to be in control. That otherwise it’s [air quotes] “dangerous.”

Frank: Yeaahh, but that’s the same thing as like—at least for me—like if religion or this believing in Santa Claus kind of thing is to keep people in check, you know? For people that like don’t care about right or wrong, but like, “Well, fuck it. If I’m not good this year then Santa will bring me coal.” It’s like the same thing, like, if you’re not good then you’re going to go to Hell, but I think you should really—. Everybody knows innately right or wrong, unless you’re Schizophrenic or like, you know—. So, just to make the world a better place and to just— It’s fulfilling to be a good person, I think.

Brigitte: Yeah, you’re right. Well, you’re very right. And, we improvised this so I’m not going to take up too much of your time, because—

Frank: [appears to say something reassuring]

Brigitte: I mean, I just—I can’t believe how nice you guys are. Like, I just ask you to do this and you just do it. It’s amazing.

Frank: [three inaudible syllables that make both laugh. If you know what he says, please, submit corrections]

Brigitte: But, you know what? Stay who you are, because you are inspiring to kids out there, and it’s incredible. Even with it the #SINGItForJapan—

Frank: Also, and that’s the thing too: I feel extremely fortunate to be able to do what we do, and to be in a position where you can actually change things for the better and give a little bit back, you know, and encourage other people to do the same—that’s a great feeling. I hope we can even contribute like [holds up his index finger and thumb about an inch apart] this much to a terrible tragedy. And I think that it should be at least innate in humans that when something goes wrong, to forget about all the dumb shit like all our different countries or, like, trade things. It doesn’t fucking matter, like, when people need help, you band together to help. And uh, hope you can.

Brigitte: Yeah, I agree. Well, thank you very much, Frank.

Frank: [they shake hands] Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

Frank: You’ve helped me and [gestures at camera] a lot of the fans and [trails off as Frank waves and the video fades]

My Chemical Romance - Frank Iero! - please reblog, report,...

Sun, 13 May 2012 07:35:12 -0400

My Chemical Romance - Frank Iero! - please reblog, report, RT,… :-)

#MCR #MCRMY #TasteiTTv … (continued) and then, later on...

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:16:26 -0400

#MCR #MCRMY #TasteiTTv … (continued) and then, later on that evening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD27Y4teuoM

#MCR #MCRMY #TasteiTTv before the new stuff… trip down...

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:14:42 -0400

#MCR #MCRMY #TasteiTTv before the new stuff… trip down memory lane. :D This is how it all started… 3rd of April 2007 - Cologne, standing with a cardboard sign on the front row of the My Chemical Romance show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBos13FQaLw

#MCR #MCRMy I have a real treat coming up on Taste iT Tv for all...

Fri, 11 May 2012 03:18:00 -0400

#MCR #MCRMy I have a real treat coming up on Taste iT Tv for all #MyChemicalRomance fans. Something that was done a long time ago, but because of the circumstances it was filmed in, I needed help with the editing and luckily, @ChrisDoney has helped me out! So you can expect a great new MCR interview, it’s something you haven’t seen before on taste it tv… so… I need your help now. Can you help me find all MCR fans on the planet? Get them to like our FB page (http://www.facebook.com/TasteiTTv), join the twitter (www.twitter.com/tasteittv) and subscribe to the youtube (www.youtube.com/TasteiTTv)? I just want everyone to see it :) I hope u can help me out! PLEASE RT!!!
And if u know any other ideas on how I can reach more MCR fans, please let me know. Feel free to post it on forums… all your help is REALLY appreciated!!!! Thanks so much! Bri x

new Taste iT Tv interview with The Dirt Radicals

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:43:05 -0400

new Taste iT Tv interview with The Dirt Radicals

New Taste iT Tv interview with The Dirt Radicals!

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:41:18 -0400

New Taste iT Tv interview with The Dirt Radicals!

New Taste iT Tv interview ;) :)

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:01:11 -0400

New Taste iT Tv interview ;) :)

What do you think about sex?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:36:32 -0400

What do you think about sex?

I have been wondering a lot about it. Cause in the society that we get projected to us through that stupid electric box that keeps us quiet (not saying that this reflects the real society, it is just presented to us in that way, and as a group of lemmings, some of us just seem to accept that little box as a truth machine), we see sex as pure pleasure. An animalistic act that has become as common as unwrapping a chocolate bar. And it’s ok, you can indulgence in it, it’s ok to have one night stands and just enjoy yourselves… as long as it’s mutual of course.

But is it? Even besides the fact that there are a bunch of idiots out there who all of a sudden seem to forget that there could be some consequences, like children being born into an unloving environment… but even besides that…

Is it ok? Shouldn’t we raise our kids and remind them of the beautiful and powerful emotion that sex can be? It is so much more then what it is portrait to be. It creates a connection, a deep connection. And it has a larger impact on both people involved. After all, you are ‘being intimate’… do you really want to be intimate with some drunken stranger on a beach in Spain?

I am trying not to preach here, because the most beautiful thing in life is that you are free, free to make your own choices and that is how you learn. But, through my experiences, I know where I stand now, I think it is sad that young minds grow up with the idea that sex, is just sex. That it’s just a low level pleasure…

Reading more and more and learning about different civilisations, opinions, religions, history… I see more and more evidence that sex is not as ‘innocent’ (not the true innocent, but innocent as in without consequence) as it is perceived to be. Sex, is powerful, it seems to have a much larger impact on the people involved than they even realize. It almost seems like it is a way to transmit powers between people and to bond people. It’s quite interesting where you find references to this ‘power’ not only through sources where you would expect it, like religious texts, but even in 20^th century business books. But it’s all written very vague. They all hint to the dangers, to the power, to the force of sex and that it is something not to be meddled with in an animalistic way, but they don’t explain why.

So I was just wondering if anyone had found any in depth information. I would definitely like to learn more… and let me know how you feel, what you think…

#positivity #MyChemicalRomance My answer/opinion to this question by @Larrylog33 @GerardWay: "Gerard said in an interview tht he thot ppl were more afraid to live and make decisions than to die. what do you think about that".

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:42:18 -0400

#positivity #MyChemicalRomance My answer/opinion to this question by @Larrylog33 @GerardWay: “Gerard said in an interview tht he thot ppl were more afraid to live and make decisions than to die. what do you think about that”.

I think some people are very scared to make decisions and are very scared of life and to some, death seems easier. It’s a decision that takes away everything. It takes away their problems, their negative views, their guilt in some cases.

BUT it also takes away the positives, the friends, the possibilities, the growth, the changes that are possible and abundant in life. Why is that?

Why is it that some people reach stages in their lives where they feel as if there is nothing but darkness around them?

Well, I can’t answer for every one and I can only say what I have observed, so I don’t know if this is the truth, but this is what I think. I think at this moment society teaches us too much to walk in the rails. To blend in, to do what ‘we are supposed to do’ to live how they want us to live. And u know what… it doesnt work that way. Every one is different and everyone has a way to live, has a way that makes them happy. every ones has different possibilities and talents in their lives. When they can live in line with who they really are, they are happy. They see all the positivity, they look forward to what life throws at them, because they know that with their talents they will be able to bend anything that gets thrown at them into something amazing and wonderful. People are meant to discover who they really are and they shouldn’t be told who they are supposed to be. In the long run, it doesn’t do anyone any favors.

Now to answer the core of your question, Are ppl more afraid to live and make decisions than to die? My answer is:

I hope not. I believe and have hope that people are starting to see that there are more and more ways to start becoming themselves again. And I hope that majority is brave enough to believe that with me.

The YES - attitude.

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:10:00 -0500

The YES-attitude is something that I am working on, something I am trying to achieve to the fullest, because it changes your life, it really makes your life wonderful.

I know what some of you are thinking ‘but how can I have a yes-attitude when misery keeps happening in my life’

Well you change your attitude first, the rest will follow. Trust me, it does work.

Is it easy? hmmm. Yes and no.

It’s not a difficult process, you basically think happy thoughts, you see everything as if the glass if half full, and you are grateful for all wonderful things in your life. - but you have to do it and you have to believe in it!

‘but I don’t have any wonderful things in my life’ - that’s rubbish. That is gibberish from a person that likes to wallow around in misery. Because think about it, the fact that you can even write down that sentence means you can be grateful for knowing how to read and write, you can be grateful for breathing, you can be grateful for having a computer (or a pen). Some people have become so accustomed to complaining that they are almost afraid to be positive. It’s like a misery contest. Be my guest, it’s your life and I am definitely grateful for free choice. But if you are wondering what it’s like on the other side, give it a shot, shed that dark cloud from around your head and let some sun shine on it.

OK… so I have learned to be grateful (synonym for great-full or abundance) and I feel the effect it has! The first weeks were amazing, every day something unexpected would happen, I would meet the people that I needed to meet, I would get words of encouragement, people around me seemed to change, it was amazing!

Then my grandmother got into hospital. Intensive care. I went to see her and it was a shock. She could not move she did not even open her eyes; it was dreadful, I felt so devastated. I tried to remain positive, if not for me, for my mum and dad, for my brother and my little niece, but it drained me and I collapsed in tears when I was finally alone with my lovely boyfriend.

From that moment, everything went downhill, I wasn’t able to concentrate, I wasn’t able to work as hard as I normally do, it was just all dark. So when I noticed, I took the decision to take some time to rectify it. I took the morning off from the normal things I had planned to do and I took a relaxing bath, searched on the internet for meditation techniques, did a couple of quite intense meditations and it calmed me down.Then I started to remember all the positive things that had happened and it made me smile.

Then I called my mum for news on my grandma. She was actually already sitting up in a chair! She is a strong lady. Did this happen because I shifted my energy towards positivity? Some people will say it did, some will say it is coincidence. Whatever you believe, it does not really matter in this context. Because what it did for me is it shifted my life. It gave me the energy again to live with abundance. To feel all the love I am getting, to see all the luck I have, to know the wonderful future that lays ahead of me.

Neon Subaru Impreza

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:53:44 -0500

Neon Subaru Impreza

Video

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:52:01 -0400

do you have any photos with charlie from los angles? :-)

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:26:16 -0400

if I remember correctly Charlie took one, I think its on her FB. :)

whoa and you flew from belgium to la? wow it had to be amazing to meet lindsey and gerard :')

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:13:38 -0400

yes, I go to California quite often cause some of my best friends live there :) and yes it was great to get to see them again :)

i heard you and charlie were at lindsey's studio :-):-)

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:29:28 -0400

yes, I went to see her art show :) She really is an amazing artist :) and a wonderful lady :)

I asked if you have photo WITH gerard or mikey.

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:12:22 -0400

a with… well, never really took the time to get a picture with them. I do have some shots from me and Gerard in the interview. Next time I will take some pics :)

Hello!
I bet you hear that all the time, but your interviews are very very interesting and inspiring for me. I want to be a journalist in future as well and I decided to write about the next MCR concert in Vienna. I am actually a very shy person so I never thought of getting an interview with one of my heros - just because I was scared to do something wrong, considering I really get the interview.

The thing is, this time I really want to try to get an interview with Gerard Way after the concert. I know there is only a small chance that it will happen, but just in case it happens I want to ask you for some advice. How did you manage to get the first interview with a... you know, popular musician? What should an interviewer never do? And is there any other advice you want to give to every unexperienced interviewer out there?

I would be very grateful for your answer. :)

Greetings from Germany!
Marina

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:00:08 -0400

Thank you :) that is really sweet of you :)

And I am also very shy, but when you start an interview, after the first question that goes away! Just let yourself be lead by what you REALLY want to ask. As a fan it is so much easier because you get to ask what you want to know. You have a chance to talk to the artist who makes music that makes you feel! So just use that, use that emotion and the questions will come automatically.

What an interviewer should never do? Well, I will answer it with what an interviewer should always do: 1. Genuinly respect the artist. 2. Always be honest and caring. If you follow those 2 things, you will always be succesful :)

How I got my first big interview? just keep asking and at the same time make sure you promote your site and be patient… let it grow. But never give up and try to get noticed! (in a respectful way :) My first interview with MCR; I got by holding up a sign… its a long story ;) but it was 9 months of hard work and never giving up.

I hope you manage to get an interview! Dont be scared, the shy people are usually the ones who can actually listen and that makes a great interviewer. So dont let that stop you! Let it motivate you! :)

Brigitte

You have Tumblr!! I didn't know,wow,it's awesome!! I love how you do your interviews because you act like a friend or even like a fan not like an interviewer.I hope you do an interview with My Chem soon ;D
PS:I love your background<3

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:53:26 -0400

Thank you :) a lot of bands have become friends and I am a fan of all the bands I interview :) thank you :) really appreciate it! :)

and… I hope so too, they have been really busy; but hopefully soon we will be able to sit down for a chat again :)

Do you have any photo with Gerard or Mikey?

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:52:00 -0400

theres plenty of G and Mikey pics on this tumblr or on the Taste iT Tv Facebook :)

Taste iT Tv

mcr-transcripts: Title: My Chemical Romance - Frank IeroSource:...

My Chemical Romance - Frank Iero! - please reblog, report,...

#MCR #MCRMY #TasteiTTv … (continued) and then, later on...

#MCR #MCRMY #TasteiTTv before the new stuff… trip down...

#MCR #MCRMy I have a real treat coming up on Taste iT Tv for all...

new Taste iT Tv interview with The Dirt Radicals

New Taste iT Tv interview with The Dirt Radicals!

New Taste iT Tv interview ;) :)

What do you think about sex?

#positivity #MyChemicalRomance My answer/opinion to this question by @Larrylog33 @GerardWay: "Gerard said in an interview tht he thot ppl were more afraid to live and make decisions than to die. what do you think about that".

The YES - attitude.

Neon Subaru Impreza

Video

do you have any photos with charlie from los angles? :-)

whoa and you flew from belgium to la? wow it had to be amazing to meet lindsey and gerard :')

i heard you and charlie were at lindsey's studio :-):-)

I asked if you have photo WITH gerard or mikey.

You have Tumblr!! I didn't know,wow,it's awesome!! I love how you do your interviews because you act like a friend or even like a fan not like an interviewer.I hope you do an interview with My Chem soon ;D PS:I love your background<3

Do you have any photo with Gerard or Mikey?

You have Tumblr!! I didn't know,wow,it's awesome!! I love how you do your interviews because you act like a friend or even like a fan not like an interviewer.I hope you do an interview with My Chem soon ;D
PS:I love your background<3