MELISSA AUF DER MAUR

I get so into playing the bass. The only time I ever feel the same way is when I'm having sex; it's the epitome of unifying with something.

Sure, give me an adventure and I'll ride it.

As soon as I became old enough to make my dreams my reality, I became a firm believer that the subconscious and the world outside of our flesh and blood is essentially the truth.

I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately.

The intentions of record companies are not good, from the musician's perspective.

Music is my love.

I sold my life to Capitol Records; it sucks.

This planet Earth, the act of putting a roof over our heads, our flesh and blood existence, it's all very temporary.

I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time.

I am for sure a redhead and there aren't that many of us out there in music.

I am for sure a redhead and there aren't that many of us out there in music.

The intentions of record companies are not good, from the musician's perspective.

So, there's only so much you can do with a rock video.

Sure, give me an adventure and I'll ride it.

But everything you do in life has a downside.

As soon as I became old enough to make my dreams my reality, I became a firm believer that the subconscious and the world outside of our flesh and blood is essentially the truth.

I mean, the way I see it is, every penny I've ever made through music is free money.

I made money. What am I gonna invest in? Stocks? No. I'm going to invest in music.

I've made a life and career as a professional musician.

This planet Earth, the act of putting a roof over our heads, our flesh and blood existence, it's all very temporary.

I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately.

I love big budgeted, epic rock landscapes. That's what turns me on.

Music is my love.

I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time.

I hate horror movies.

Well, being a Canadian, I love SCTV, and I think it's the basis for all good North American comedy, so I compare everything to that.

I mean, I grew up with pretty down-to-earth, atheist parents, but I was born a Pisces.

I sold my life to Capitol Records; it sucks.

For me going solo meant freedom to collaborate and do whatever I feel I'm good at doing. For me it was really not ever expanding as an artist, developing everything from my songwriting to my singing to my mission statement to my vision. I've been so inspired by all the creative freedom that it brings that I have no complaints.

I get so into playing the bass. The only time I ever feel the same way is when I'm having sex; it's the epitome of unifying with something.

To me to be a solo artist means I can do so many new and exciting things and I feel very strongly that one must evolve and grow. I love being a bass player and I feel really good that I was able to spend a focused chapter defining that role, but I'm not someone that likes being in the same role forever.