The Skinny have just droopped an intriguing and mostly Mondo Cane themed interview with Mike Patton. And he opens the Pandora’s box of what Faith No More’s plans might be:
Has the recent Faith No More reunion given you a fresh appreciation and perspective of what that band achieved in its original existence?
“Yeah, I would say a little bit. Maybe more so that it’s something we should feel collectively proud of, and really not hold any personal grudges about. I don’t think we’ve ever been happier playing this stuff or closer as people. It’s interesting to see how time treats situations like that.”
Do you see a future for the band beyond these shows, given that the chemistry and demand is still there?
“You know, it’s very tempting to want to say yes, and that would probably be the correct answer. But right now, we’re more concerned with doing what we set out to do, which was a limited run and keep it special. Keep it without obligation whatsoever. Show up and play. I think that is one of the things which has improved our moods and really, it’s been about music; no promotion, no videos, no extraneous adventures. I would venture a guess that this is going to be it, but hey – this is what our focus is now – once this is all over, maybe we’ll sit around, have a laugh and talk about the future. But right now I think it’s way too early to say.”
The Skinny guys have really outdone themselves. Here’s an accompanying interview in which Mike gets quizzed by “collaborators, friends and fans from music communities far and wide”. Revealing.
Fernetpunker…do you know something I don’t…..
Mike Patton has always brought an element of mystery surrounding his band plans and never really reveals anything until he’s 100% sure it’s all done right and WILL go ahead as he wants it to, therfor nothing that Faith No More are doing will be revealed yet.
Patience people, patience!
Once again thanks for the magnificent work this blog is doing for FNM fans all aover the globe!!!
@Ti mort 25, there is no future for FNM after these shows. That´s all.
Erik, he dropped out of Ozzy’s tour for this summer; which opens up his time for more work with FNM.
Noooooo… Even the most eccentric of artists seem to become politicians after 25 years in organized music business.
@Firsa – Response 12: What did Puffy say/do?
Mike Bolger that is f-ing hilarious! I know of techno viking lol
Most rock guys hate dance/house music. Have you seen the Rollins mashup on it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf13MmZIcLs
Do away with house music!?!!!?! from one party!?!?!?! COME ON!!!!!! I admit though that it is annoying if you aren`t in the room listening to everything else going on in the track. Hmmm this changes my views of Mr Patton. Just kidding! He still GOD. I`m a house D.J. myself and know that it is annoying to other people that aren`t into it.
I think this all a cover as other people have said. They will release a new album!
….And then at the end of the movie, after our shy protagonist has lost his virginity to the Band Camp Chick and they are drifting off to sleep after the wild and crazy night, Patton sets up his amps in the backyard and rips into Moonchild as the credit roll.
OK third post on this thread but hey I have a good reason:
http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/04/29/how-the-hell-did-gary-suarez-land-an-interview-with-mike-patton/
I dont think it’s posted here yet; forgive me if I’m wrong.
P.S. I’m supposed to be working now…
I see this interview as Patton being Patton, yes – no – maybe, ect. Never a definitive answer. I understand that though, how can you commit when you have so many crazy projects overlapping each other? Plus other FNM members have other side project too. I still feel that playing in the States although limited, is showing FNM that we are all still waiting for more! Warfield next year same date same time, HA!
Tha would be awesome, Bolger!: a cameo with a curmudgeonly Patton, waving his rhinestone-studded cane: “Kids these days!” *spit*
Anyone else think it’s ironic that Patton hates House music but is living in a city that’s a House music Mecca?
Also, how weird would it be if you were rocking out to a late house party to obnoxious dance music and all of a sudden Mike Patton bangs on the door and tells you to turn it down, he’s trying to get some sleep, goddamit!
I know that confrontation didn’t go down but the idea of it just cracks me up. That would be an amazing cameo for a stupid American Pie type movie.
JG…there is a recording of the track “let’s go” that was suppose to be on the sound track for an up and coming Jackie Chan film. You can find it on You tube. It is a studio track
these are quite inspiring words about the future of FNM – as said by Mike, this is very positive, i guess =)
He does contradict himself… but I believe none of them know yet. I would rather have a “OK” new FNM album then none at all. Though the Crudo comment was a Joke.. I friggin like those songs!!! Is Crudo EVER going to be released? I saw them listed on Ipecac artists at one point. I never found a live recording of any of those shows either… do they exist?
There is a popular FNM fan page on the Book so I haven’t felt the need to dip my toe there
Can we get FNM 2.0 a fansite on FaceBook? If it exist, I have not seen it. This site is crack for a FNM junkie like myself.
*Mondo … Stupid iPhone.
Ti Mort – I’m still not worried 🙂
Admin – good points 😉 the contradiction and overall positive tone is rather encouraging.
JDub – exactly! He’s hella pimping Mondi Cane right now, not a time to bring up FNM plans or risk losing some audience!
Great article!
Lusty
Re. FNM future; that is the fanciest non-answer I’ve ever read anout anything…! Leave it to a genius to be so obtuse in explaining things. Great interview though.
I think actions speak 10x louder than words and what Puffy did says a lot.
I think he should drop everything and focus on Crudo. /s
Get the shows in while you can I say. Go to NY and Philly.
On Massive Attack, from what I recall Patton did three tracks for the new Massive Attack album but they weren’t released.
Here it is:
“We’re looking for an opportunity to finish those,” Del Naja says. “Musically, they’re quite mad. We didn’t have the time to take the music to the right place, I’d like to re-look at all that.”
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/music/massive-attack-are-back-with-new-album-heligoland/story-e6frf9hf-1225839660025
Patton isn’t going to say anything about new fnm when mondo cane is coming out, fnm fans will just say i’ll pass on mondo cane and wait for the new fnm. I think they will make a new album because Bill is going to push for it, and Mike Bordin quit the ozzy tour for something, and Roddy and John will be on board. Patton will continue to do his side projects while the rest of the band writes, then patton comes in last minute and does the lyrics. I really think a new album will happen eventually. Before this article I felt fnm tried to pass the breakup off as a creatively dead band, now it sounds like it was more personal. Puffy is a key piece and they were right to end it without him, now he’s back why would they end it when he cleared the way for them?
He says the correct answer might be yes, but they will probably do the exact opposite thing of what people are expecting. After all, that’s what they did after the success of The Real Thing, went and recorded Angel Dust. It’s not the same thing…but who knows..
And that was a great idea to have all those guys asking him questions…Sounded to me like the Massive Attack guy owes Patton money or something..
He certainly sounds tempted, in his own strange way. All things considered, it sounds much more hopeful than I’d have thought.
He actually contradicts himself.
1) Yes there is a future: “You know, it’s very tempting to want to say yes, and that would probably be the correct answer.”
2) Says no: “I would venture a guess that this is going to be it.”
3) Finally, its not yet been decided: “But right now I think it’s way too early to say.”
He finishes on 3) and that’s largely been the official word so far.
Lusty,
This article from the skinny is not very hopeful…..I am now becoming concerned about the future of FNM…….
Have no inside track but as the breakup release said “Puffy started it” and Bill did say afterwards that Puffy’s Ozzy commitments were the final straw. Hence why Puffy’s cutting of Ozzy ties this time round is so significant for me”
Here’s the quote again:
“As far as the actual split, there were two reasons why it initiated with Puffy. First of all, how many people can you replace and still call yourself Faith No More (and Bordin was a founding member, and a big part of our sound)? Secondly, having to cancel a really big tour because of him, and his “career interests”, after 17 years of working together really killed the spirit for all of us. I feel very ashamed about his decision.”
Glad that’s water under the bridge for them now.
Just happy to have them back…like the idea of keeping the shows special for now but the demand for more show will continure to be there.
Interesting replys….his comment about holding no grudges makes me wonder about problems bigger than just Jim Martin. Maybe I’m reading too much into it but something happend that was not public.