Mark Strong was wonderful. People have many interests and generally, you are not going to be able to do it all. We need to create institutions of organized labor. I think he's the bee's knees. The McCraes had military blood. Im still playing music all the time, but Im not sure what it was were supposed to do. 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A noted pathologist and army physician, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae was also a poet; he wrote "In Flanders Fields" one of the most famous poems of the First World War. Estella begins working at the store at the bottom, and she appears to be going nowhere until a happy accident leads Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson) to offer her a job as a fashion designer. And I am still waiting -- thank goodness!". It's a really good music town. You'll also find it on the Web, where the band constantly engages its fans with advice, links to news stories, and sometimes heated discussion. I think just like anybody else. John McCrea (born 1966) is a comic book artist best known for his collaborations with writer Garth Ennis . I really enjoy opera and I enjoy country western. It broadens your ability to show more of your range, too, doesn't it? Cake's front man John McCrea, the voice and face of much of this activity, sat down with HeadCount to discuss how he tries to infuse a sense of populism in his communication with fans, and the various reactions that invokes. Thats the way I preserve my happiness in writing: by doing it because I want to do it, not because Im trying to finish a job. I think that is wasteful and disconnected from the real sort of power, which I think, is musical. Uncle Billy McCrea: ??? My wife and I had kids. MCCREA: Oh, yeah. He was nominated for a Olivier Award for the role Jamie New in the coming-of-age stage musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie , [1] and portrayed Artie in the 2021 Disney crime comedy-drama Cruella . Would you say that we live in a culture of mass A.D.D. You'll find it in their live performances, defined by a unique brand of audience interaction. "Interview with Uncle Billy McCrea, Jasper, Texas, 1940 (Part 1 of . The idea is that as years pass people will send in more photographs as the trees get bigger and they get older, and we can watch them slowly die, and watch the trees get bigger. John flew out to LA for the first time to shoot with Emma Stone, and although he is keeping his lips sealed about which scene it is, he is very glad they added it. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. John McCrea: I know what you do, but I dont know how you started. Thats particularly difficult if youre playing non-commercial music like bluegrass or all kinds of valuable genres of music. 1 on the Billboard charts, Cake and McCrea have found a new audience eager to participate or, at times, complain. And trying to find some sort of emotional satisfaction in that, you know, even though theres a litany of negative concerns around those politicians. Jane McCrea was a Loyalist who was killed and scalped during the American Revolution on the way to meet her fianc in a British camp. And although there is no way were going to save the world by giving away a few trees, it's just something that I think, maybe if a few more people can have that experience, it probably is a good thing. CAKE recently performed this New Year's Eve at THE WILTERN in Los Angeles. Have you noticed the cost of being in the industry going up or down? We have played other cities but weve never played there. . Well, it has allowed us to survive. Interest was piqued when British stage actor John McCrea was cast in the film in the role of Artie, the owner of a vintage stop who befriends Stone's Estella. Unfortunately, the Internet hasnt lived up to its promise. Uncle Billy McCrea: When slavery was over, let me see if I can't tell you about that. In this exclusive interview with Looper to discuss "Cruella," McCrea shares his thoughts about Stone, co-star Mark Strong and director Craig Gillespie, reflects on his "rock god" moment in the film, and reveals how he'd like to parlay his appearance in a recent vampire miniseries into a role in a dream remake of an '80s horror movie classic. Its not a gritty sort of subversive thing its actually a sort of coddled pudgy thing. Cake's front man Matching search results: Well, here's why they're disaffected. You know, as long as were talking politics, Id love to know at what point you decided to use CAKE as a platform to raise awareness? I think we need to be just straight-out blunt about whats happening. It just blew my mind, and it just dwarfed my sense of time. . And she is just multitasking away like nobody's business. She is also a Freelance Writer. Where journalists, independent filmmakers, artists, musicians, photographers and the like are expected just to produce work because we love what we do while other people monetize it. "Stephen Langford and I would keep those guidelines in mind when we wrote for the TV series and now for the Creepshow comic. What part do those films play in your personal history? I think for musicians increasingly, it is a matter of getting to spend more hours doing the thing that you want to do which ostensibly is music and fewer hours having to wait tables, drive trucks, and/or whatever else you have to do to pay the rent. Everybody needs to organize. We started in 2004; just some music fans and musicians getting together and saying lets make sure that people are getting out to the polls. We were kind of inspired by a Hunter S. Thompson quote that said If every Deadhead in Florida had voted the world would be a different place. Our basic model is we have volunteers in every major city. Even after more than 25 years in the industry, there are still few voices like Cake lead singer John McCrea's droll . With a keen eye on style and trends, Artie quickly becomes a close . We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, The band includes trumpeter Vincent DiFiore, bassist Gabriel Nelson, and guitarist Xan McCurdy. It's going to lead somewhere. This terrific cover brought to mind a classic Jay Ward character "Super Chicken" who was featured on the "George Of The Jungle" Show. The Early Years. Theres a whole bunch of people that are threatening that if we bring up any subject thats not about music, that its over, were not gonna be able to put food on our table anymore. That didnt answer your question. HeadCount does not endorse, support or coordinate with any political party or candidates for elected office, or take positions on any ballot initiatives.Privacy Policy, Registration Deadlines And Election Dates. I think that's a testament to him really knowing what he wants. The thing that maybe embodies everything were talking about is the tree giveaway and the tree gallery. Just to have anybody remember you that long is pretty amazing. After you lived in L.A., you moved back to Sacramento. He had some great stories in between takes. Follow him on Twitter at @sergiowrites or find him on Facebook, and get in touch with him via his official website to discuss everything from the endearing greatness of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to why Nightwing is the most underrated comic book character of all time and deserves to be the true leader of the Justice League. We thought it wouldnt take that much effort to get this kind of community engaged. If there is anything in your way then you have to get rid of that. Okay. He almost comes at things from sort of like he shot it like it was an indie movie. It must be a great opportunity to have that freedom. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. --Joel McCrea in 1978 interview. And that's a subtle theme throughout the it's not even subtle. It's so often nowadays, you do auditions and it's just you and the casting director, or you do self-tapes. Luca is a beautiful film set on the Italian Riveria, and in this creators interview they discuss bringing it, and the sea monsters, to life. Other articles where John McCrae is discussed: Canadian literature: Modern period, 1900-60: John McCrae's account of World War I, "In Flanders Fields" (1915), remains Canada's best-known poem. I think powers coalescing around some big companies have found through ways of distribution methods of monetizing other peoples work. John McCrea Education. ", RELATED: The Image Comic Barry Windsor-Smith Decided to Re-Write as He Drew It, Short-form stories can also bring their own unique set of challenges for artists since they need to hit the ground running immediately and get the designs right from the get-go. (Image source: WikiCommons) In 1943, McCrea, 52, embarked on a new career path - one that would take him much closer to the action. Not very many artists can get billions of streams, so its a math thing. Obviously you were part of that project, but if you had the opportunity, is there any other horror character, like a Frankenstein, Mummy or whomever, that you would like to explore? All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. One thing you put up on your news page was about 97 percent of climate scientists saying that global warming was real. Im just saying. note: Age Of Aquarius was released in 1969.]. I'd never been on a movie that big before, and I imagined there'd be a lot of pressure, a lot of time constraints, a lot of frantic energy, but it was one of the happiest jobs I've had, for sure. Let's hope we get that. In the scenes with Estella in Artie's shop, how was it sharing space with Emma Stone? People can repost that story and that would be great if that happened a lot. For Dini, though, it's something he embraces. Apart from picking up something from Craig, you not only have Emma Stone, but Emma Thompson and Mark Strong who you can glean something from, too. Ive got dozens of songs going at once. ", However, McCrea did have another unexpected concern working on the story -- one that shows even the most seasoned artists also experience moments of self-doubt. It seems to be taking the audience participation - thats so integral to your live show - and bringing it to the web. Any good actor will tell you that doing the work is a learning experience. He is so collaborative, as I've said before, but I think I was always just really impressed by his vision. To volunteer, visit our Volunteer Sign Up page. By John McCrae. At the age of fourteen, he joined the . It was just looking around me and feeling like I [would] vomit a little bit. Im curious, how have you been spending your time in the last few years when you werent touring with CAKE? He dropped out in his last year to pursue music, playing solo acoustic shows. That is the thing to focus on. No, not really, Im not an idealist. When Cake formed in 1990, McCrea was. How do you deal with that? Theyre Wall Street. I do think that that could be called community. Who knows what might happen next? Conspiracy theories that the whole thing is rigged - they really run rampant. I would have gone in a hundred times more if they asked., John never imagined he would be joining the Disney family, especially as part of Cruellas crew, but he is so glad to have become part of that history, for ever and ever. Did you pick up anything from him? I guess maybe for a film; weve put our music in film and things like that. How do you use the time during the day to incorporate all the things that you are active in and include music? As big labels struggle, its not something we want to be strapped onto that huge sinking ship. But then, a couple of weeks after, you'll just be walking down the street or making a cup of tea and you'll be like, "Wait a minute. His birthday falls under the Libra zodiac sign. In terms of the world we're in, obviously we never mentioned him, but I like to believe that maybe, on some level, if he didn't exist, Artie was on the same sort of spiritual journey. Aside from that, I think its very cool to be able to have a musical idea and put it out there quickly. He really joins that group of misfits. It is hard for me to understand where we fit in. On October 10, 1992, John McCrea was born in Aldershot, England. There were also then-contemporary horror comics like the Warren magazines Creepy, Eerie, and DC's House of Mystery and House of Secrets. John McCrea: I'm always a fan of the villain, always (laughs). STEREOGUM: I think youre right. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly But as an audience member, no, I'm terrified of everything. "My main worry was that I was working with Paul Dini, who is no slouch in the design department himself," McCrea said. Tell me your origin story if you dont mind. Weve never done a TV ad, you know, for a product. I think it did to a certain degree. Yeah. If Democrats are not able to take the House [Of Representatives], the truly horrific events have only just begun.. In this recorded interview with ex-slave Billy McCrea, McCrea elaborates about his experiences as a slave working on a Steamboat as a cook. I think Nadia Stacey, the makeup designer, was obviously influenced. His taste in music and his knowledge of music is palpable throughout the film. So weve been giving away trees at our shows for maybe five years or so. John McCrea was the first commander of the new USS Iowa. Thats pretty rad.. Doctors Without Borders is just such an amazing organization, so much bravery. If I hit a wall, I just move on to a different song. On the scale of how youre trying to help the environment and change the world, do you see yourself more like a Neil Young, a Willy Nelson, or a Bono? I think whats really unsettling for me is that for most artists, especially artists that are not pop artists, they cant stop touring. About ten years or so later I just happened to be walking in that part of town for some reason and walked by the tree that I planted when it was about three feet tall and it was about twenty-five or thirty feet tall. John McCrae was born on November 30 th, 1872, in a small limestone cottage in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. You wouldnt want to pigeonhole yourself within a genre. He's one of Britain's finest actors, for sure. Though the single sounds inspired by our current polarized landscape, McCrea reveals that hed actually been sitting on Sinking Ship for more than a decade. Yeah, thats the thing. In . MCCREA: Well, Sinking Ship is a song I worked on a long time ago. Q&A. by Matt Wolf Nov 27, 2017 "Everybody's Talking About Jamie . John McCrea is an American singer and musician. Actually not fleetingly, I cant believe that our band still exists after this much time. John McCrea (born October 10, 1992). MCCREA: You know, holy shit. That is my advice. I think it's the closest I'll ever come to feeling like a rock god. After all, David Bowie was so influential in the 1970s, so you have to believe that there's some sort of connection there. Its a high-stakes adventure right now. No stranger to the world of theater . And I think it does to a certain degree, Im not sure how much. "The main problem with short stories for the artist is to hit the ground running visually," McCrea revealed. I just dont know when they became marginalized into political issues at all. John A. Lomax: Toting salt? Yeah, totally. I think you look a lot like David Bowie when Estella first meets Artie. [Ed. It was incredible. Would be interested to know. McCrea isn't the only person involved with Cruella we talked to about the music. I didn't get to spend any time with Emma Thompson, which bums me out every day, but hopefully one day. But one that affects, like in the case of schools, a bunch of children. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Its sort of becoming the 21st century technology and service of feudalism, really. There are Cake fans that threaten us that if we post one more non-music related story on our website or Facebook site they will never buy our music again - they will only steal our music. I'm a bit of a coward. When we release enough, well put them all on an album. Don't forget to subscribe and thanks for watching I just know that this isnt something you always did with the band. Wow. RELATED: I Hate This Place Turns Terrifying Real Life Events Into Campy Fun, It isn't always easy to create short-form comic stories due to space constraints. People need to understand that its work. Yeah. STEREOGUM: Cool. There are many things to love about Disneys Cruella, and John McCrea playing Artie is near the top of that list. You've got to be hoping that Artie is going to come back with a sequel. It is as if you are suspect if the people like you. The musical, a sleeper hit at the Sheffield Crucible earlier . I like old hard rock, Brazilian Bossa Nova, Mexican Ranchero music. But releasing it now feels like part of his civic duty, which also includes performing at benefit concerts for grassroots politicians like Andrew Janz and Beto ORourke. John McCrea, the West End's newest star, is talking about the schoolboy drag queen at the heart of Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Consisting of singer John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist Xan McCurdy, bassist Gabe Nelson and drummer Paulo Baldi, the band has been noted for McCrea's sarcastic lyrics and deadpan voice, DiFiore's trumpet parts, and their wide-ranging musical influences, including country music, Mariachi, rock, funk, Iranian folk music and hip-hop. I mean, what a great line. So, cheap rent is an amazing gift for musicians that are trying to make a living at their craft. Check out our other video for more exclusive theatre interviews, thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe. Last week, the Bay Area print edition of The Onion published my interview with Cake 's John McCrea, in advance of their big NYE show at the Warfield. I mean, if you want to do "The Lost Boys.". Yeah, exactly. "It depends on who you're asking I suppose - but for me, yes, it's official: he's queer," McCrea explained. I mean, yeahit is. The part that I really love is musical, but also part of it is cultural. The band has recorded in a solar-powered recording studio since 2011, and McCrea serves on the board of directors for HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy. I really love Middle-Eastern music. He is a founding member of the band Cake. I think probably because of current events. Skybound 's Creepshow takes all the fright from Shudder's hit anthology series and brings it to comic book readers who want to get the Halloween festivities started a little earlier this year. Speaking ahead of the launch of Disney's Cruella origin story, the film's star John McCrea revealed that his Artie character was at one point actually intended to be a drag queen. Yeah, it was not so much about hormonal rage or fighting the man so much as just being able, personally, to remain interested in what you are doing. Im not trying to diss anything or any genre. Academy Award winner Emma Stone (La La Land) stars in Disneys Cruella, an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious and notoriously fashionable villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. In a certain respect, would you consider yourselves an anomaly? We interview Cruella star John McCrea about what drew him to take a role in the film, working with director Craig Gillespie, and much more. But who doesn't love a villain, you know? Well, anything that we post about politics directly gets people very angry. Well, I noticed that all of the profits for Sinking Ship are slated to go toward Doctors Without Borders. Mother, Janet, and his brother Tom and sister Geills completed McCrae's family. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more. John McCrea stars as Artie in Disneys Cruella and in this interview we talk about the music, the sets, and the bonus scene he filmed. It was odd to pickup the character after a year. Yeah, for me, its about remaining flexible and just making it about musical criteria as opposed to cultural criteria. Like I said, one of my favorite things to do is go to the makeup truck in the morning and see Artie bare bones every day before we put some fabulous clothes on. In February of 1989 Starrett was arrested for the murder of Jean Taylor McCrea. Now what about Cake fans? So I take it Cake fans arent bashful? We just kind of showed up, there were a lot of people, and they all knew the words. And I took care of it for a while, but then my life went on, and the band started touring a lot. The popular alt-rock group combines caustic lyrics with pulsing guitar music and is influenced by. Im really intrigued by what you guys are doing on the web. Guest also include Sam Mendes and the cast of Hamilton. I keep thinking September for some reason. Walking down that street, making tea a couple of weeks later, is there something that made you sit back and say, "Boy, that really surprised me about Emma and the way she performed in that scene?". Uncle Billy McCrea: Yes, yes. They varying scale of the movie is really quite something to behold because its massive and its loud, and its quiet., When it comes to Disneys Cruella, there is so much about it that begs to be seen on the big screen, which is something John agrees with. The gatekeepers of the label, we can go around them now. Stop by the HeadCount table at Cake shows throughout the United States this year. John A. Lomax: Where from the boat to the bank? In a recent interview, lead singer John McCrea discusses the current state of music with the Internet, the benefit of a band to have cheap rent, and that the anomaly of Cake's continued survival is partially because they are outsiders. John McCrea on Creating the West End's Newest Hit: 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'. Thats a tall order for people that are busy indulging in the emotional duplicity of music. In a recent interview, lead singer John McCrea discusses the current state of music with the Internet, the benefit of a band to have cheap rent, and that the anomaly of Cake's continued. I have a better studio situation now, so its a lot easier for me to record. MCCREA: I think you read these news stories once in a while, like, Oh, the Korean pop star had four billion plays of their song and got maybe a couple thousand dollars. Its like that. Artists havent really been able to organize, but I think ultimately we should be able to say, Altogether, wed like to say that .0006, whatever it is, of a penny Maybe wed like .005. We cant do that. Thats I guess really why I like that quote. By telling the story of a teenage boy who dreams of becoming a drag queen, the new play wants to send . Yeah, we noticed at the time concert-goers seemed to be politically inclined, but also somewhat disaffected. MCCREA: Yeah, some of them before. You are played on Rock stations, but your sound does not seem to fall into any one specific genre. That is my voice. "So there was considerable pressure, and every time I sent in a design or a page of a story, I waited with creeping terror for the email that confirmed, yes, I did suck, and I was fired! John McCrea is an English actor, musician, internet phenomenon, and media figure. Was that real life? I dont feel like its hopeless completely, but it could be very easily. Right. PopMatters talked with John McCrea, the main song-writer and creative force behind Cake, discussing self-reliance in the music industry, satirical song-writing, and the "petulant, bulbous . According to the most widely accepted account of her death, Jane was murdered by Wyandot scouts working with the British Army. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more.Visit our homepage at http://www.redcarpetnewstv.com or follow us on Twitter @RedCarpetNewsTV for exclusive daily updates, reviews, photo galleries and more. He is also the author of various short stories, the fantasy comedy novel The Not-So-Grim Reaper, and the co-screenwriter of the drama film, The Lifesaver. Today, McCrea is far more interested in raising awareness about causes he cares about, like world poverty and global warming. And the Republicans are bringing back the Styrofoam cup and dont want recycled stuff. Cruella Star John McCrea Reveals Just How Perfect It Was Working With Emma Stone - Exclusive Interview. shelved 4,789 times Showing 24 distinct works. At a certain point, musicians, journalists as well, probably need to find a way to aggregate power. I think in a lot of her reference images, I'm sure Bowie popped up quite a bit. But anyways, so people felt like it was a big betrayal, a lot of people, and that weve somehow changed our ideals. MCCREA: Thats the way I really feel. I mean, I'll tell you - there's crazy stories about the world being . He recently relocated to the United Kingdom's capital, London. And especially the Deadhead type, or hippy sort of people that have checked out, really should be the most engaged and should be the most concerned about political issues because maybe their views run more counter to the mainstream. I know its a busy year. Then three years later, we release another album, play the same festivals, and it would be a totally different group of faces. Let's start at the beginning. One of the freshest faces in the new Cruella de Vil origin story "Cruella" is actor John McCrea, who plays Artie, an independent fashion store owner who helps kick off Estella's (Emma Stone) transformation into the legendary villain fans first met in Disney's "101 Dalmatians" films. Yeah. This week on The Show On The Road, a rare career-spanning interview with the ever-curious frontman, activist, and rock hitmaker John McCrea, who founded Cake, one of the most beloved and yet misunderstood bands of our time in Sacramento in 1992. On the heels of an iPod commercial featuring the seminal hit "Short Skirt/Long Jacket", and with their most recent album "Showroom of Compassion" debuting at No. I mean, I was very lucky because my character doesn't exist in any of the previous iterations [of "101 Dalmatians"]. Not your music, but clearly your actions, seem almost punk rock in your desire to maintain your own control over how it sounds and the videos look. I had a lot of freedom, but I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised with how this is done. International Women's Day Post-Show Event Announced For MEDEA at Sohoplace March 2, 2023 The Producers of Medea today announce a free one off post-show event @sohoplace on International Women's . Photo by Laurie Sparham. We love L.A. "I got to recognize how the horrific conflict laid out, how the victim often found themselves in a life-or-death struggle and quite frequently how they would wind up meeting a gruesome end in an unexpected but surprisingly satisfying way," he said. Did he teach you anything about yourself as a performer?
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