Chicks with Guitars likes boys who slam dance alone in their room and read poetry. Meet the sexy and talented Ariel Aparicio.
January 10, 2011 1 Comment
It was the writing of many poets that eventually led me to NYC, so it’s probably not so surprising that I relate to the vibe of Ariel Aparicio. This quote is from his web site, explaining the video below: “Message from Ariel: Catholic Boys is one of those records for me… It colors my landscape, it shapes my vision, it inspires the work I’ve done for the last 20 yrs and “People Who Died” is THAT song. It’s the song that made me slam dance alone in my bedroom as a kid.” Chicks with Guitars likes boys that slam dance alone in their bedroom. Just sayin’ it because it’s true. The LGBT Academy of Recording Arts nominated Ariel for a 2010 OutMusic Award for Outstanding Rock Song for this. Check it out.And then for something much more snazzy-meets-sleazy-meets-techno-pop-rock… a more recent single:
Ariel Aparicio
Home-base: Brooklyn, NY
Where do you find your writing inspiration: Life & sometimes CNN.
Do you write to find lyrics or music riffs first? I usually start with a riff or a progression , followed by a melody to which I will add words, but that’s not always the case..
First gig you ever played: The Spiral, NYC Sept 1952… Ok, it was a few years after that…
Favorite song/most inspirational song as a kid: I refuse to answer that question (whispers under his voice “Stairway to Heaven”…)
First song you learned to play: Zeppelin’s “Heartbreaker” on bass
Artist you’d most like to be on stage with: Chrissie Hynde
Things you are juggling: I do it all man… LOL I have a husband, a 4yr old son, 3 restaurants, 2 dogs, a music career (kinda..), and 3 lovers on the side… KIDDING!!!!
Biggest challenge about being an independent musician: Making money.
Best thing about being an independent musician: Making money.
Gear you use: telecaster & Vogner amp
Dream gear?: a les paul and Jimmy Page playing it… does that count as gear??
Anything else you’d like to add?– My new record “Aerials” drops on March 8…. Need I say more…?? Cheers.
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