Posted: 20.10.05 09:32. Post subject: ROCKER MIKE PATTON EXPLODES IN FIRECRACKER

Online Exclusive Mike Patton interviewed by Brett Lasik
The prolific singer lends his askew aesthetic to a true-life indie murder-drama.

Imagine a murder in a small town. A body is found buried in a shed, and the neighborhood is in shock. The person you thought you knew slowly becomes someone you never knew at all. This is the world of Firecracker, a new film from writer/director Steve Balderson that takes its inspiration from actual events in the town of Wamego, Kansas. A true tragedy, Firecracker is an unflinching study of a broken home and the emotional fallout it creates.

Firecracker also marks the film debut of Mike Patton, the creative dynamo better known in the music world as the ex-frontman of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, and the current frontman of Tomahawk and Fantomas. Along with B-movie goddess Karen Black (Easy Rider, Trilogy of Terror, House of 1000 Corpses), Patton handled two roles as David, the abusive alcoholic older brother, and Frank, the festival owner. We had a chance to speak with the new screen star after Firecracker's premiere at last month's Chicago Underground Film Festival.

How were you first approached for this project?

Steve Balderson was a friend of a friend and he asked me to star in it. At first I was more interested in writing the score, but that was already taken care of, so I read the script, liked it, and figured I would give it a try.

How did you get yourself into the state-of-mind of a violent alcoholic?

I really didn't have to do much. I think anger is one of the easiest emotions to conjure up. But I did spend some time hanging around the town of Wamego, trying to pick up their patterns of speech.

Why were you and Karen Black both cast in dual roles?

I think it helped show two perspectives of the same story. Seeing the same faces helps draw a connection between similar story lines. Karen Black was great. It was humbling to see her prepare for some of her more intense scenes. It's always cool seeing someone doing their art well.

Do you feel bitten by the acting bug now? Any future acting plans?

Maybe if I was approached about something and it felt right, sure, but it's not like you'll see me turning up on sitcoms. I have no more acting jobs lined up right now, and Firecracker is still shopping for a distributor, so we'll see what happens. What I really want to get into is doing scores for movies. I'm actually working on one now for this movie Pinion that's in pre-production.

Can you clue us in on any future Patton-related music releases?

I have about three albums worth of material for this new project I've been working on called Peeping Tom. I just need to get it wrapped up. Also, Tomahawk will be working on a new album sometime next year.

Is there any chance we'll ever see another Mr. Bungle show before we die?

It could happen, but I won't be singing. Some bridges have definitely been burned. It was a fun time and sometimes you just have to move on. I've got a lot on my plate now.

 Posted: 20.10.05 10:02. Post subject: Re:

Местами интересное интервью.

 Posted: 21.03.06 16:22. Post subject: Re:

мда, если Паттон там ищо и говорит с вамеговским акцентом тада я с маим инглишем фиг че пойму.

 Posted: 22.03.06 06:57. Post subject: Re:

ушел записываться на курсы англ.языка...

 Posted: 22.03.06 12:27. Post subject: Re:

Не сцыте. Обычно на ДВД бывают субтитры. Если вы, конечно, на ДВД разоритесь.

 Posted: 22.03.06 18:28. Post subject: Re:

Если я правильно понял,дядя Миша говорит,что у него матерьяла на 3 альбома и упоминает: Peeping Tom, Tomahawk....А что же еще?

 Posted: 22.03.06 19:26. Post subject: Re:

a песту Ваш переводчик

 Posted: 23.03.06 10:43. Post subject: Re:

Cогласен.Хотелось помочь,кому с инглишем совсем туго

 Posted: 23.03.06 11:12. Post subject: Re:

streetcarp пишет:

quote:

Если я правильно понял,дядя Миша говорит,что у него матерьяла на 3 альбома и упоминает: Peeping Tom, Tomahawk....А что же еще?

Вообще-то это вопиющий оффтоп. Темой ошиблись, батенька. И поняли всё неправильно - у Миши материала на ТРИ АЛЬБОМА PEEPING TOM!

 Posted: 23.03.06 14:14. Post subject: Re:

да,действительно....переводил-переводил,а такую важную новость проебал.А названия тех демок,что у тов.Coffein'a на фтп лежат-известны?Я к чему: если материала на три альбома,так может и совсем не они войдут в дебютник

 Posted: 23.03.06 23:22. Post subject: Re:

I have about three albums worth of material for this new project I've been working on called Peeping Tom.

имхо, это значит у меня по данному проекту материала на три альбома, выбираем лучшее.