{"id":9343,"date":"2019-09-11T10:50:44","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T09:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyeplug.net\/magazine\/?p=9343"},"modified":"2019-09-11T10:51:55","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T09:51:55","slug":"the-galileo-7-paul-moss-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyeplug.net\/magazine\/the-galileo-7-paul-moss-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"The Galileo 7: Paul Moss, Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series The G7<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Prior perception is often so wrong, especially when it comes to The Galileo 7. This Kentish quartet have now been kicking out keen psych-pop nuggets since 2010, over the course of 5 albums and several 45s, but vocalist\/guitarist\/songwriter Allan Crockford\u2019s illustrious past and parallel present, as bassist with a roll call of the greatest British bands of the past 30+ years \u2013 The Prisoners, The James Taylor Quartet, The Prime Movers, The Solarflares, Graham Day & The Forefathers \u2013 seems to have, weirdly, done \u2019em no favours. Their latest LP, \u2018There is Only Now\u2019 is their best yet and out now!<\/p>\n

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We caught up with Bassist & Vocalist Paul Moss  – <\/strong>to chat about his musical life…<\/p>\n

01. At what age did you first take up your chosen Instrument and why?<\/h3>\n

I grew up in a home where musical instruments were as much a part of the household as chairs and tables. It was never a conscious choice just part of our environment.<\/p>\n

02. What are your earliest memories and influences for you that got you started?<\/h3>\n

I first performed on stage at 4 years old, I have a memory of singing Beatles songs on a ukulele at the Winter Gardens in Margate at about 5 years old.<\/p>\n

03. What was your first Instrument, where did you get it and how have you faired since in upgrades?<\/h3>\n

The drums were the first instrument that I had bought for me, I had my first proper bass drum for my 5th birthday \u2013 a Beverly. By the age of 12, I spent more time playing guitar and switched to bass at 21.<\/p>\n

04. What is your current set up for live shows and how does that differ from work in the studio?<\/h3>\n

Usually, for live shows, it\u2019s a Fender Jag Bass through an Ampeg SVT Pro 6 head and SVT410 cab. In the studio, I prefer to use with a Fender Jazz or Hofner Violin bass through an Ampeg PF 50T all-tube head and SVT 210 Cab.<\/p>\n

05. Can you tell us how you technically shape your sound, what add-ons, bits of kit and tweaks do you make?<\/h3>\n

Just some compression.<\/p>\n

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06. Can you play more than one instrument and if so how well? Can you sing too?<\/h3>\n

I get by on guitar, drums and can scrape by on keys. I do sing, reluctantly.<\/p>\n

07. You are currently working on the new G7 LP, can you tell us about the process and an average day in the studio?<\/h3>\n

Always a pleasant balance between hard work and jolly japes.<\/p>\n

08. How do you go about developing the songs, the sound, and ideas that end up being used? What about out-takes?<\/h3>\n

For me it varies, sometimes there are definite parts and others it’s about contributing suggestions.<\/p>\n

09. If money was no object, what would be your dream Instrument, set up and kit list?<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve always wanted a \u201cRingo\u201d Ludwig kit. I always thought I wanted a Rickenbacker 4005 bass, until I tried one that I had the opportunity to buy back in 2006. It played and sounded horrible.<\/p>\n