I don't throw my body down on the stage at all anymore because I'm sure I'd snap like a twig.
Michael GiraI got involved, for the most part, in the actual song construction, lyrics even. I didn't want to write the lyrics, but if there was a howler in there, I definitely pointed it out. Just trying to bring it up to a higher level. Of course, after a couple records, people get fed up with that. That's fine.
Michael GiraI like loud electric guitars because I like how you can just lose your entire being in the sound.
Michael GiraIt wouldn't interest me to try to sound like Cop or something. It would be silly and soul-crushing.
Michael Gira