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Interview: The Breakpoint Method
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What got this band together and started in this business?
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BARRETT: It actually was a pretty long process. I (Barrett) had spent at
least 5 years finding people who could take my musical ideas and make them better
than when I originally wrote them. In 2005 we actually got together for a night
and jammed in a downtown basement - things didn't go so well back then! I met up
with Shawn after not running into him for about 3 years and I asked if he was
still playing. He was, and we decided to go from there! I got the best guitarist
I knew, Jimmy, along with my great friend and the most enthusiastic bassist I've
ever met, Eric. This time, it clicked, and The Breakpoint Method was formed.
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Who writes and produces all the material for the band?
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Everyone writes their own part. So far, for the most part,
either Jimmy or Barrett blurts out "Dude, check out this riff!" And we go from
there. Jimmy polishes up the lead guitar parts, and Barrett begins working on
catchy vocals and harmonies. Eric throws in a ton of flair on the bass and
Shawn is pretty much on his own for the drums! After a ton of arguing and
name-calling, we have a masterpiece!
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Has the band played in front of or with any acts our readers would know from
the mainstream?
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Yes, we have opened for Cancer Bats, 4 Years Strong, Pierce the
Veil, Bring me the Horizon, Thursday, Flatline, Seasons After, After the Crash,
Straight-line Stitch, and Spineshank! We also played the Taste of Chaos tour in
St. Louis, MO.
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Where can people access your music on the web?
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Any embarrassing moments on stage?
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We have embarrassing moments every time we set foot on stage!
Whether it's Barrett slamming a wrong note at the VERY begining of a set, or
Eric fumbling over himself and nearly falling over! One time in particular,
Jimmy did an AMAZING jump off of a stage prop... only to rip his pants from
crotch to rear. Luckily, he was able to change into his girlfriend's pants
midset. He was pretty red in the face after that one!
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Any good stories you want to tell us?
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One time we decided to work on our "stage presence." This was before our very
first show, and we thought it would be awesome if I (Barrett) could jump off of
Eric's back during a song. So, we of course needed to practice this! In the
middle of a song, I ran up to Eric, only to jump with ALL my weight directly on
him. He fell to the ground instantly, almost smashing his bass! We decided to
let other, more limber lead singers, take the spotlight with amazing acrobatics.
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Who are the band's musical influences?
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We each come from different rock backgrounds. Barrett grew up on Offspring,
while Jimmy listens to more As I Lay Dying and Bullet for my Valentine. Shawn
is a sucker for Disturbed and Eric gets a little too excited when he hears
American Headcharge.
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How did the band get together?
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It takes a long time to build up friendships with the right people to make a
band. We basically all met each other through chance, whether it was a friend
of a friend or a co-worker.
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