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Permalink Reply by Minniewitz on March 7, 2012 at 7:57pm

Good afternoon Brandon,

Your words and melodies have inspired me ever since I first heard "Pardon Me" during my graduate school years and now that I am college professor of psychology I find myself quoting said lyrics in the courses that I teach.  It is clear that you are very well read.  You have spoken recently on the effect that Joseph's Campbell's works have had on you as a lyricist as well as quoted Carl Jung in your 2nd book, "From the Murks of the Sultry Abyss", just to name a few examples.  My question is this... WHAT BOOKS WERE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR LIFE AND WHAT DO YOU THINK SHOULD BE REQUIRED READS FOR STUDENTS TODAY?  I would like to pass your sage advice on to my own students.  

Thank you for your time and most importantly for causing us all to pause, ponder, and prevail.

Sincerely, Melissa Tomasulo

PS.  Were you ever able to read the book, ""Proust Was a Neuroscientist" which I gave to you at SPAC?  Thoughts? 

 

Permalink Reply by Jenny P on March 7, 2012 at 7:57pm

Hello...my name is Jenny. I don't really know who to ask this question to because it's meant for all the members of the band but if you're the only one who answers it it's fine.

I've always wondered how you guys (or individually) avoided the whole drug addiction/scene that so many "rocks stars" are or have been unfortunately prone to while in a band? And I'm talking about the hard stuff. Did the opportunity ever present itself or was the desire ever there and what has kept you guys, or you, away from that? And of course I'll never know if this is the case or not but I assume that this was never a problem within the band. I'm not assuming that all rock stars/musicians/artists have drug addictions but I'm just asking because it's been a common occurrence with a lot of the bands that I'm currently getting into and I just thought I'd ask what makes you or the band different in this aspect.

Permalink Reply by cieramichele (CIeRCLES) on March 7, 2012 at 7:58pm

Just in case someone didn't ask this already, what is your ethnicity?  I've been asking everyone around here and no one really knows specifically... Ren just said "handsome" is in your DNA.. well that's for sure <3

Permalink Reply by Flavia Menegatti on March 7, 2012 at 8:07pm

Hi BB!

Today, besides HQ's anniversary, it's Women's international day...any words for us women?

I also need to say I really admire you for all that you do, as singing, as writing, as painting...I wish I could meet you in person some day... (:

Love you!

Flavia

Permalink Reply by cieramichele (CIeRCLES) on March 7, 2012 at 8:07pm

Will you, pretty please, for the love of Jesus... Mary.. Barney and Curious George say "Happy Birthday Ciera Michele" ?

 

My birthday is 3/13 (Tuesday) and it would just make me...

 

.... I just fainted while conscious thinking about it possibly happening lol.  Okay, but for real though.. please? :}

Permalink Reply by Christian-o Moorderface on March 7, 2012 at 8:09pm

  Brandon, what's the reason why Incubus went excessively soft on these two last albums? I remember an Incubus that sounded very Hard-Rock with some funk and and other mixes, and now it's simply pop.. maybe pop-rock. And will the band pick up the sound in the near future for us hardcore, old school fans?

  Thanks, Mr. Boyd! 

Permalink Reply by liliana lins on March 7, 2012 at 8:09pm

Dear Brandon,

I'm Liliana a fuckin' big fan of you all from Brazil! So...

The maturity is remarkable in each band's album mainly "If Not Now, When?" that in my opinion sounds like the most experimental of all! So, would like to know what was the inspiration for this last album and if you'll come of the tour to Brazil? And if you have plans for a new solo record this year?

P.S.: I really hope that my question be one of you come to choose! LOVE U ALL! <3 

Liliana

Permalink Reply by RachelSun on March 7, 2012 at 8:11pm

Hi,

Nothing deep but why don't you guys play Black Heart Inertia anymore? Luv that tune. Thanks.

 

Permalink Reply by cieramichele (CIeRCLES) on March 7, 2012 at 8:13pm

I noticed that too!  They barely play Diamonds and Coal either.

Permalink Reply by Bev Kho on March 7, 2012 at 8:17pm

Brandon, if you were given a chance to time travel, would you do it? And which era would you like to experience? xBev

Permalink Reply by Taylor Treen on March 7, 2012 at 8:19pm

Brandon, 

Could you start doing art shows/displays around the US? I am a huge fan of your artwork and would love to see it displayed everywhere and purchase it!  Your work is absolutely beautiful and unique.  Thank you!

Love,

Taylor Treen

Permalink Reply by Bev Kho on March 7, 2012 at 8:22pm

Most memorable Asian country you've been to? And why? ;) (Please don't say good sushi in Japan. Thanks) Hah

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