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Video: NIGEL KENNEDY (Interview): An In-Depth Talk With The Legendary Violinist
Markus Brandstetter
  • Apr 15

Video: NIGEL KENNEDY (Interview): An In-Depth Talk With The Legendary Violinist

Thirty years after his first book "Always Playing", British violin superstar Nigel Kennedy has published his autobiography "Uncensored"...
Interview with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: "Progressive Rock? In THIS direction!"
Markus Brandstetter
  • Jan 23

Interview with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: "Progressive Rock? In THIS direction!"

A few years ago, Ian Anderson didn't think that another album under the name of Jethro Tull would be a very good idea. Fortunately, the...
Steve Vai presents a low-key, pretty standard guitar called "The Hydra"
Markus Brandstetter
  • Jan 19

Steve Vai presents a low-key, pretty standard guitar called "The Hydra"

If you're looking for an inconspicuous low-key axe to bring with you to a slow blues session in your local pub, Steve Vai has got you...
I interviewed Elvis Costello for Rolling Stone Magazine (Link to Video)
Markus Brandstetter
  • Jan 14

I interviewed Elvis Costello for Rolling Stone Magazine (Link to Video)

As I have mentioned in the last blog post, every now and then I might also link to interviews I did for other magazines that might be...
Ilaria Capalbo (Interview): "I like the things that don't come to you immediately"
Markus Brandstetter
  • Jan 10

Ilaria Capalbo (Interview): "I like the things that don't come to you immediately"

There is this famous quote by Cato the Elder: "Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam" — meaning "Furthermore, I consider that Karthago...
Editorial: What will happen in 2022 (on Hyperlocrian)
Markus Brandstetter
  • Jan 9

Editorial: What will happen in 2022 (on Hyperlocrian)

Dear readers, I hope you have arrived safely in 2022 and that you're healthy and well. 2021 has been an intense year workwise – and after...
A conversation with Wolfgang Haffner: "Self-reflection is a source of strength"
Markus Brandstetter
  • Nov 17, 2021

A conversation with Wolfgang Haffner: "Self-reflection is a source of strength"

For the German version, click here. Wolfgang Haffner, Germany's best–known jazz drummer has put together his dream band – and went on...
Iiro Rantala + Flock – live @ Berlin, A-Trane Gallery — (2021-11-14)
Markus Brandstetter
  • Nov 15, 2021

Iiro Rantala + Flock – live @ Berlin, A-Trane Gallery — (2021-11-14)

For his new project Flock, pianist and composer Iiro Rantala joins forces with three young musicians: Maja Mannila on vocals and...
Wolfgang Haffner im Gespräch: "Selbstbesinnung ist ja auch eine Kraftquelle!"
Markus Brandstetter
  • Nov 8, 2021

Wolfgang Haffner im Gespräch: "Selbstbesinnung ist ja auch eine Kraftquelle!"

For the English version, click here Der bekannteste Jazzschlagzeuger Deutschlands stellte sich seine Traumband zusammen — und geht damit...
"You're in your own private little hell, T." — A conversation with Tori Amos
Markus Brandstetter
  • Oct 29, 2021

"You're in your own private little hell, T." — A conversation with Tori Amos

As most of us, Tori Amos found herself in a new and difficult situation during the pandemic. While the US-born singer/songwriter usually...
"It transcends just being a job": An In-Depth Conversation with Bass Legend Leland Sklar
Markus Brandstetter
  • Aug 20, 2021

"It transcends just being a job": An In-Depth Conversation with Bass Legend Leland Sklar

Leland Sklar definitely needs no introduction – and with a resumé like his it would be easier to list who he has NOT lent his bass chops...
Hyperlocrian.com featured on ArtistWorks.com
Markus Brandstetter
  • Aug 12, 2021

Hyperlocrian.com featured on ArtistWorks.com

Hyperlocrian.com's interview with Mike Marshall has been featured on the ArtistWorks website — which obviously I'm very happy about, as...
Talkin' Bluegrass: An in-depth conversation with Mike Marshall (Video)
Markus Brandstetter
  • Aug 7, 2021

Talkin' Bluegrass: An in-depth conversation with Mike Marshall (Video)

Mike Marshall is without a doubt one of the greats of modern acoustic music — a multi-instrumentalist who has been at home in different...
Zu Besuch bei HELGE SCHNEIDER: „Als Improvisator muss man wirklich immer kämpfen“ (Interview)
Markus Brandstetter
  • Jul 1, 2021

Zu Besuch bei HELGE SCHNEIDER: „Als Improvisator muss man wirklich immer kämpfen“ (Interview)

Click here for the ENGLISH version of this interview. Markus Brandstetter besuchte den einzigartigen Musiker, Improvisator, Filmemacher,...
HELGE SCHNEIDER (Interview): "As An Improviser, You Really Have To Fight All The Time"
Markus Brandstetter
  • Jul 1, 2021

HELGE SCHNEIDER (Interview): "As An Improviser, You Really Have To Fight All The Time"

Für die deutschsprachige Originalversion des Gesprächs hier klicken. Markus Brandstetter visited the unique musician, improviser,...
Jennifer Batten (Interview) "I thought the revolution was upon us with more females playing"
Markus Brandstetter
  • May 27, 2021

Jennifer Batten (Interview) "I thought the revolution was upon us with more females playing"

A conversation with Jennifer Batten about her career, touring the world with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck and her Guitar Cloud...
Michael Wollny (Interview): "Dieser eine letzte, völlig verrückte Moment vor dem Stillstand"
Markus Brandstetter
  • May 10, 2021

Michael Wollny (Interview): "Dieser eine letzte, völlig verrückte Moment vor dem Stillstand"

Click here for the English version of this interview Was passiert, wenn einer der meistgefeierten europäischen Jazz-Pianisten drei...
Michael Wollny (Interview): "This One Last Completely Crazy Moment Before the Standstill"
Markus Brandstetter
  • May 10, 2021

Michael Wollny (Interview): "This One Last Completely Crazy Moment Before the Standstill"

Click here for the German version of this interview What happens when one of the most highly acclaimed contemporary European pianists...
Tony Levin | Liquid Tension Experiment (Interview): "With this band, the action comes fast!"
Markus Brandstetter
  • May 1, 2021

Tony Levin | Liquid Tension Experiment (Interview): "With this band, the action comes fast!"

A conversation with bass legend Tony Levin about the comeback of Liquid Tension Experiment, instruments and photography (including flying...
10 Guitar celebrities you'll find on Cameo – from Vai to Heafy to Yngwie
Markus Brandstetter
  • Apr 28, 2021

10 Guitar celebrities you'll find on Cameo – from Vai to Heafy to Yngwie

Especially in times when our guitar heroes, just like us mortals, can not go out and tour, it's not unusual for them to join Cameo in...
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