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We chatted to Ross Learmonth, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for local rockband Prime Circle about the band's winning formula.
What would you say is the secret of Prime Circle’s continuing success?
We have always put our songs first; when things become about ego they can fall apart very quickly, so we always try to do what's best for the song, not the player. We also have always been a touring band and spend most of our time on the road. I think these factors as well as our love for playing music together have made the band the success it is today.
Looking back, what has been the most difficult hurdle the band has had to overcome?
We have had a few, from dealing with band members leaving to the repercussions of signing bad deals in our younger days. It’s hard to say which is worse, every day is a new challenge and you just hope you make the right decision because in the end it's you that has to live with it.
And the most daring?
The most daring I think has been our overseas endeavors, going somewhere that nobody knows you and starting at the bottom again. And even though it can get really hard at times, the adventure is always worth it. Also seeing someone new singing along to the songs is an amazing feeling.
What can we expect from the band in the next couple of months?
We are celebrating for the next few months... building up to our ten year anniversary tour. It feels like just the other day that we started and now we have been together for ten years. We will be recording a live acoustic DVD with a lot of old footage of us throughout the years, sort of a storyteller showing people where we came from and also of us playing songs from all of the albums. Very exciting for us.
Is there a new album on the horizon?
Always, until we can't lift our fingers to play anymore… We are looking at bringing out a new album maybe next year. We always take our time so that we can bring out the best music possible for ourselves. Maybe we might even put something new on the anniversary album coming out later this year, you never know…
We have always put our songs first; when things become about ego they can fall apart very quickly, so we always try to do what's best for the song, not the player. We also have always been a touring band and spend most of our time on the road. I think these factors as well as our love for playing music together have made the band the success it is today.
Looking back, what has been the most difficult hurdle the band has had to overcome?
We have had a few, from dealing with band members leaving to the repercussions of signing bad deals in our younger days. It’s hard to say which is worse, every day is a new challenge and you just hope you make the right decision because in the end it's you that has to live with it.
And the most daring?
The most daring I think has been our overseas endeavors, going somewhere that nobody knows you and starting at the bottom again. And even though it can get really hard at times, the adventure is always worth it. Also seeing someone new singing along to the songs is an amazing feeling.
What can we expect from the band in the next couple of months?
We are celebrating for the next few months... building up to our ten year anniversary tour. It feels like just the other day that we started and now we have been together for ten years. We will be recording a live acoustic DVD with a lot of old footage of us throughout the years, sort of a storyteller showing people where we came from and also of us playing songs from all of the albums. Very exciting for us.
Is there a new album on the horizon?
Always, until we can't lift our fingers to play anymore… We are looking at bringing out a new album maybe next year. We always take our time so that we can bring out the best music possible for ourselves. Maybe we might even put something new on the anniversary album coming out later this year, you never know…
Check out Prime Circle at www.primecircle.co.za .
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