Conversation with Shelby Harvey of take 28
On May 24, 2015 These Young Fools participated in an artist show case for Gorilla Music Promotions. It was a fun night of music. The band that played before TYF was a band from Kennewick, WA. They are a group of high school students that were pretty talented. They had a bunch of people watching them. Their singer, Shelby, had an awesome voice. I approached her with a card to be apart of the Movement. A few weeks later she contacted me. Here is our conversation.
Shelby Harvey: Hi Steve it's Shelby from Take 28. This is my number if you need to get a hold of me.
Steve Jones: Hey Shelby. Thanks for getting back to me. I'm saving your number. Excited for your next show?
SH: Yes we are! I loved seeing These Young Fools play, they are very talented. My sister has had the cd you gave us with a bunch of mixed bands on repeat since then haha
SJ: That's awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed us. We are writing a new album at the moment and recording a music video this week.
SH: That's all sounds very exciting!
SJ: What is coming next for Take 28?
SH: Well, we just released our first single, so we're working with a band called Night Argent on getting a music video done! They're touring Warped Tour this year.
SJ: That's dope! How long have you all been together making music?
SH: We've been together since last August (2014)! Almost a year.
SJ: Sick! You primarily have covers? How many originals?
SH: Oh we have hundreds written. We just have to sit down and create the instrumentals.
SJ: I gotcha. The covers are good. The audio sounds great. You have a great voice. I like your Sleeping With Sirens songs.
SH: Thanks man. It's our favorite cover to play because its actually the stuff we listen to.
SJ: Sick! I'm looking forward to hearing more. What are your plans for the summer, musically?
SH: There's not a whole lot going on, we are playing in the finals of Gorilla Music's battle of the bands in August.
SJ: Writing or recording?
SH: A bit of both, yes. We're also going to be focusing all of our attention on our YouTube channel cause it's doing pretty well.
SJ: I see that! Those covers are a great way to gather fans/followers. How long have you been playing/singing/writing?
SH: Thank you! I've been singing since I could talk and I wrote my first song when I was 7.
SJ: Awesome! Whats your favorite aspect of music?
SH: The meaning. I can't listen to a song that doesn't have significant meaning. Therefor I never listen to the radio. HAHA
SJ: That's true. Music is emotional. It can really change one's psyche, lifts one's spirits. What are your thoughts on the current state of mainstream music?
SH: I passionately hate it. The lack of real instruments and originality makes me sad.
SJ: I know what you mean. I caught VH1's top 20 the other day, everything sounded plain; there was no range in tones.
SH: What really kills me is that these famous “artists” don't even write their own material.
SJ: What do you thins is the reason for this?
SH: The mass majority need simplistic melodies because actual, original thought is scary or too intellectual for that majority.
SJ: I like that response. What are your thoughts about major record labels and their role in music?
SH: Control is needed but I feel that they control WAY too much of an artist's vision. Most only care about what sells, and need they be reminded that people like that artist because of how they do things, so really they sabotage both parties' success.
SJ: What does it mean to be a successful musician?
SH: To me being successful would be making enough money to be able to record and tour, and to reach an audience that understands the music., That's all you need in my book. You don't need extra money if you already get to do what you love for a “living.” Most people don't. Nothing's more sad than seeing a talented band get greedy and lose that humbleness of being able to make music and money at the same time.
SJ: We all feel the same way about music. Our new album is titled Movements. Movements is about getting music back to where it once was; about the artists and expression.
SH: What a great concept. Nobody writes about that, so it's completely original and true.
SJ: We want to rebuild the scene in Seattle. We're going to be working on a dvd, interviewing musicians, and music fans about what music means to them. And what is important when it comes to music. My blog will also be a place to feature Movements. You're going to be the first feature.
SH: What an awesome idea. I'd love to be a part of it.
SJ: Another part of building a scene is sharing information allowing others to expand. So if there is anything you'd like to know, don't hesitate to ask.
SH: Thanks so much!
SJ: Anytime!
Shelby Harvey: Hi Steve it's Shelby from Take 28. This is my number if you need to get a hold of me.
Steve Jones: Hey Shelby. Thanks for getting back to me. I'm saving your number. Excited for your next show?
SH: Yes we are! I loved seeing These Young Fools play, they are very talented. My sister has had the cd you gave us with a bunch of mixed bands on repeat since then haha
SJ: That's awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed us. We are writing a new album at the moment and recording a music video this week.
SH: That's all sounds very exciting!
SJ: What is coming next for Take 28?
SH: Well, we just released our first single, so we're working with a band called Night Argent on getting a music video done! They're touring Warped Tour this year.
SJ: That's dope! How long have you all been together making music?
SH: We've been together since last August (2014)! Almost a year.
SJ: Sick! You primarily have covers? How many originals?
SH: Oh we have hundreds written. We just have to sit down and create the instrumentals.
SJ: I gotcha. The covers are good. The audio sounds great. You have a great voice. I like your Sleeping With Sirens songs.
SH: Thanks man. It's our favorite cover to play because its actually the stuff we listen to.
SJ: Sick! I'm looking forward to hearing more. What are your plans for the summer, musically?
SH: There's not a whole lot going on, we are playing in the finals of Gorilla Music's battle of the bands in August.
SJ: Writing or recording?
SH: A bit of both, yes. We're also going to be focusing all of our attention on our YouTube channel cause it's doing pretty well.
SJ: I see that! Those covers are a great way to gather fans/followers. How long have you been playing/singing/writing?
SH: Thank you! I've been singing since I could talk and I wrote my first song when I was 7.
SJ: Awesome! Whats your favorite aspect of music?
SH: The meaning. I can't listen to a song that doesn't have significant meaning. Therefor I never listen to the radio. HAHA
SJ: That's true. Music is emotional. It can really change one's psyche, lifts one's spirits. What are your thoughts on the current state of mainstream music?
SH: I passionately hate it. The lack of real instruments and originality makes me sad.
SJ: I know what you mean. I caught VH1's top 20 the other day, everything sounded plain; there was no range in tones.
SH: What really kills me is that these famous “artists” don't even write their own material.
SJ: What do you thins is the reason for this?
SH: The mass majority need simplistic melodies because actual, original thought is scary or too intellectual for that majority.
SJ: I like that response. What are your thoughts about major record labels and their role in music?
SH: Control is needed but I feel that they control WAY too much of an artist's vision. Most only care about what sells, and need they be reminded that people like that artist because of how they do things, so really they sabotage both parties' success.
SJ: What does it mean to be a successful musician?
SH: To me being successful would be making enough money to be able to record and tour, and to reach an audience that understands the music., That's all you need in my book. You don't need extra money if you already get to do what you love for a “living.” Most people don't. Nothing's more sad than seeing a talented band get greedy and lose that humbleness of being able to make music and money at the same time.
SJ: We all feel the same way about music. Our new album is titled Movements. Movements is about getting music back to where it once was; about the artists and expression.
SH: What a great concept. Nobody writes about that, so it's completely original and true.
SJ: We want to rebuild the scene in Seattle. We're going to be working on a dvd, interviewing musicians, and music fans about what music means to them. And what is important when it comes to music. My blog will also be a place to feature Movements. You're going to be the first feature.
SH: What an awesome idea. I'd love to be a part of it.
SJ: Another part of building a scene is sharing information allowing others to expand. So if there is anything you'd like to know, don't hesitate to ask.
SH: Thanks so much!
SJ: Anytime!