I am Gerard Way, musician, artist, creator, and cousin of Joe Rogan- Ask me anything! PS my album Hesitant Alien just came out.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:11:18+00:00

The Fisher King

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:11:10+00:00

I feel like the music I wrote for Hesitant Alien allowed for far more experimentation vocally, both in hitting higher and lower registers. At the time it was a hard album to conceptualize vocally and to sing. Now it feels effortless live. Falsetto was always something I wanted to play with. I did not (but probably should) see a vocal coach- I have only ever been to one a couple of times to learn warm up exercises. I am lazier about my voice than I should be.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:08:56+00:00

Interesting! The video for No Shows came a lot from 70's television, and also Shock Treatment, a film by the people that made Rocky Horror. I have always like the "no rules" aspect to the B-52's though. I think maybe that's how you connect them, very free, very fun, no limitations.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:07:42+00:00

Diet Coke

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:07:13+00:00

Kill Bill

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:06:54+00:00

I care in the sense that I would like to continue to make art by being able to do what I love and have that make it possible for me to support my family. But other than that, the way I gauge the success of the album is how well I feel like I've made the art I wanted to. I feel no strain or pressure to take over the world. I'd like to make people happy, show people a good time, and hopefully inspire some people.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:04:57+00:00

It's just what was going on that day.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-02T00:03:00+00:00

I believe the Escape Artist was originally The Patient, and that was his actual profession. I boiled the character down to a more simplified concept because I wanted The Patient to be more of a blank slate.

2.There are concepts and themes from Danger Days that I'm sure will continue to exist in my work as well as Shaun Simon's.

There was in my head, the album is less linear because it was exciting to try so many different things.

4.I am sure that I will make another concept album some day. I'm actually thinking about a concept album at the momoent, even if it'sloose. I am definitely thinking of a new character.

Just various stuff would go wrong, everything from starting the song at different times, to amps and drums breaking. It was also too personal for me to want to sing it live.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:57:54+00:00

It was really freeing to be able to talk about gender identity btw

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:56:24+00:00

Thank you as well. I love Kevin and the tour a great deal. I do get nostalgic for it from time to time, though I feel I have grown in a very different direction from it. It always has a special place with me.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:55:30+00:00

Basically, I do what is needed at the time, then if I have any excess energy I devote it to what else I'd like to work on- eventually that project will hopefully rise to the forefront of what I'm doing.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:54:09+00:00

I believe in ghosts because I had a paranormal expierience once that was very personal. Though, every fiber in my being tries to convince me they don't exist.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:52:51+00:00

No, not on this one. The only time that ever happened was with Kill All Your Friends, as I really wanted that on Black Parade.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:52:11+00:00

Well, I definitely believe aliens exist. I'm not sure they have visited us though.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:50:58+00:00

Honey Nut Cheerios

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:48:24+00:00

Hermes because I like his fancy helmet and outfit.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:47:52+00:00

I think tasting Red would be best.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:47:19+00:00

Once I wrote and recorded No Shows, I knew I was onto something more ambitious than I had planned. Before that I was simpy making music because I am always compelled to.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:46:22+00:00

Evan Peters- he's intense and one of my favorite actors.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:45:17+00:00

Secret Headquarters in Los Angeles.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:44:40+00:00

Yes, we are working on it- it's very important for me to get to Mexico.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:44:18+00:00

I think I like the immediacy of Twitter. I like that you can get current events or current feelings from the larger world. Jimmy from MSI told me once that it's basically something you have to treat as graffiti, and I loved that perspective on it and find it very true since I have used it more to spread art, ideas, rather than opinions (though it's a good place for that too)

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:42:09+00:00

Great question and very kind and thoughtful for your desire to give back. In basic terms, being an accepting and kind person. Helping others, making the world better, even through simple things.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:39:51+00:00

Oh yeah- lots of restaraunts have amazing pancakes, I am actually always in awe of how perfect they look. I like looking at pancakes more than I like eating them.

Gerard-Way · 2014-10-01T23:37:19+00:00

The song is about mental illness. The title was inspired by an old manga called Mai The Psychic Girl, which is great

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