Robbie Seay Interview, Continued
Posted on 05.05.08 in Music Monday Music and there are 1 comments.
This is part two of my interview with Robbie Seay. Be sure to read part one and enter to win the latest album from the Robbie Seay Band.
What’s the story behind the song for New Day?
The song was supposed to be my token pop song.
I went to an Nsync concert a few years back..there, you have it. my musical influence confession of the day. That’s been weighing on me and now its finally in the open. (the ticket was free from a friend, if that makes it anymore digestable for your readers)
I saw girls waving their cell phones in the air like they just don’t care—I thought to myself, “I gotta do that”.
So a few months later I began writing New Day but it really turned into a song for Liz and our life together thus far. We used to dance in the kitchen, not very well i might add, in her parents home growing up.
I think her Dad thought that keeping us in the kitchen was better than us making out on the couch. True enough.
Its really a song about hope and though the world seems to be such a mess these last few years, love is strong and i’m thankful to have people in my life to share it with.
I’ve been thrilled about the response to the song thus far.
Oh, and its about coffee..we love coffee!
How do you manage your roles as a touring artist, a worship leader at your church, Ecclesia, as well as a husband and a father of 3?
It’s hard. That balance is always out of balance it seems.
Somebody usually suffers from most of the decisions I have to make in how i spend my time and energy.
The gift to me is that our church community is so giving and supportive of what we do.
My kids have come to know this life as normal, though i drive through the nights to get back to them - and time away from them is my greatest wrestle within.
Liz puts up with so much crap from me and my schedule, i owe her a thousand vacations to tropical places, with umbrellas drinks.
I truly never thought I’d ever be this busy in my lifetime, but I love every minute of it and I’ve been extended mountains of grace from everyone in my life to do this.
What artists are you listening to? Any indie artists you recommend?
Gatlin Elms will be a household name one day. I just produced his album with him and he’s fantastic. Look for his album “Oceans & Stars” on iTunes.
One of my favorite singers just did an album with me, Jill Paquette. It was such a thrill to produce music alongside such a talented musician. I haven’t heard a release date yet but hoping its soon. She’s amazing!
I really enjoy Chris Taylor’s new album as well. He’s a new artist on BEC and is a great young songwriter.
Of course when I"m driving, I listen to a lot of music—usually Jon Foreman, Amos Lee, Patty Griffin, John Mayer & Elliot Morris.
If you weren’t a musician what kind of career would you have?
Easy.
CIA.
quit laughing.
When the CIA comes looking for a college dropout musician with no espionage experience or skill—I’m their man and I’ll get my spy on 24/7.
What are your hobbies outside of music?
My days are full so I usually spend free time hanging with my 3 crazy punk kids and my much smarter, wiser, and all around better human of a wife - Liz. We watch The Office and eat Tex-Mex.
I love Astros baseball games, the beach & George Clooney movies (does that make me a wuss? my wife says its a man crush..)
If you were a Major League Baseball Player, what would your at-bat song be and who would you play for?
uh, the Astros..hello! 
I would be baseball’s first reincarnated player, returning as a modern day Craig Biggio.
At bat song?
It would have to alternate between —‘Fly Me to the Moon’ by Frank Sinatra (this is my favorite song of all time, btw - it would be so out of place, the pitcher would be distracted, throw me a 90mph fastball down the middle and the rest would be Astros history)
Also, ‘Get Up’ by James Brown—i love this song.
More Info on RSB
Robbie Seay Band website
Robbie Seay Band blog
Robbie Seay Band on iTunes
And don’t forget to comment here to enter to win their latest cd.
If you haven’t heard their music yet, here’s a clip for your listening pleasure.
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Kat, thanks for part 2 and especially for asking Robbie about “New Day”. Obviously I don’t need the album from you as I’ve been enjoying it for months, but I’m so glad you did this. I also love his answers about listening to John Mayer while driving (how perfect), and having a “man crush” on George Clooney. I’ll admit that the “Ocean” movies and “One Fine Day” are some of my favorites, so I share Robbie’s fondness for George, except for “Solaris”, that movie didn’t make any sense to me.
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May 06, 08 at 12:04 pm