I feel that the biggest obstacle for this final project is going to be setting up my interviews, especially since some of the people I want to interview are not living close enough for me to physically meet with them. What makes this really difficult is that the musicians are really busy at the moment. One of the vocalists I might be able to interview is on a tour in Sweden, and another is getting ready to record a new album. I've proposed to do video chats with them, or even phone interviews, but I haven't had any solid confirmation yet. One vocalist welcomed me interviewing him, but is very pressed for time. I might have to consider a new proposal, seeing that the project is due pretty soon.
I enjoy putting together videos, and getting sound clips or actual video footage is very important in this project. I am somewhat not in complete control in terms of what I get back from these musicians, for reasons stated above. If these issues with obtaining interviews is taken care of, I'm sure I'll be able to turn in something of value for the final project.
Yes, obtaining these higher-profile interviews are never easy - have you been able to talk to anyone yet?
ReplyDeleteAs a researcher who does a LOT of ethnographic interviews, I get the lack of control thing. Do what you can within the time you have. I do hope it ultimately turns out to be something that you're invested in. Good luck!
If everyone flakes on you and you aren't sure what to do, this might be another option...
ReplyDeleteI have a friend in the English dept. who writes for Under the Radar - interviews musicians all the time. Pretty big names, mostly indie rock - but if all else fails, perhaps you could interview him about interviewing musicians...?
Let me know soon if you want his e-mail.
If not, all the better...hope things are going smoothly.