Members
Verneri Pohjola Trumpet
Date of birth:
23.12.1977
Place of birth:
Helsinki, Finland
Musical background:
My first interest was movie soundtracks, and then rock music. I played a little bit of everything as a novice, before the trumpet (which I played in an orchestra) became my biggest interest. At first, I stuck to classical, but after my brother introduced me to some jazz albums, I became more and more enthusiastic about jazz. I've continued playing the piano and drums, to fend off boredom.
Our best show so far:
The last gig in Foxia, in Oulu, November 2006. I was so overly exhausted that my mind was completely blank. Everything went great, and it was a sweet gig.
Best show you have seen:
Tys Tys live in Bath, England, Summer 2005. Me and my fellow band members from Ilmiliekki all stood side by side and cried.
A personal highlight in DJBB:
Playing the solo for "Jack" on the last album. A pretty succesful Miles pastiche in my view.
Craziest or weirdest situation on tour:
When we played in Ähtäri some years ago, and got to jump off a bridge into the river. That was great. Playing forest golf at Tero's summer place was fun, too. That was also the first time I've ever rowed a boat to an accommodation after a show, in the middle of the night no less.
Killing time on the tour bus:
I'm a member of the Lost/Heroes mafia.
How do you prepare for a show:
Playing long notes and going through different song parts in my head.
Favorite artists:
Disco
First album you bought:
I do believe it was the soundtrack for "Back To The Future 3". It featured some great western sci-fi film music, played by a symphony orchestra. And even a violin/country version of ZZ-Top's "Doubleback".
Albums you grew up with:
My mom's favorites, "My Spanish Heart" by Chick Corea, and some collection by Manhattan Transfer.
Favorite albums of all time:
Not in any particular order:"Go Get Some" by Tys Tys
"Mule Variations" by Tom Waits
"Jord" by Anders Jormin
"OK Computer" by Radiohead
"Filles De Kilimanjaro" by Miles Davis
My Ipod TOP-5 right now:
"Real Gone" by Tom Waits.
Favorite song:
"What Reason Could I Give" by Ornette Coleman
Favorite Dire Straits song:
"Money For Nothing"
Favorite DJBB song:
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Favorite DJBB live song:
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Favorite books:
"Life According to Garp" by John Irving"Como agua para chocolate" by Laura Esquivel
"Rehepapp" by Andrus Kivirähk
Favorite movies:
Aquatic Life with Steve ZissouAlien
The Aviator
The Incredibles
Cars
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Dogville
Favorite TV show:
South Park
Favorite food:
Liver casserole [a traditional Finnish delicacy, translator's note]
Favorite drink:
Water.
Favorite animal:
The lion.
Place you'd like to go to:
The South Pole.
Favorite time of the year:
End of Summer / start of Fall.
Sunrise or sunset:
Rise.
Who would you like to meet:
Tom Waits, Freddie Mercury, Jim Carrey, and Kate Winslet.
Worst nightmare:
If you can imagine it, it's not your worst nightmare.
Hobbies:
Football [soccer], checking out cars, driving cars, talking about cars, eating, and watching too many episodes of TV shows on my laptop...
Bad habits:
Craving new electronic devices.
Describe yourself with three words:
Chubby, annoying, athletic.
Life philosophy:
Football gives meaning to life. Music does too, sometimes.
The most important things in life:
Football and Music.
Instruments and equipment:
Selmer Bach Stadivarius 43 GH trumpet, Shure SM 58, Ibanez Digital Delay DL-10, Boss Super Overdrive SD-1, Behringer Ultra Tremolo UT-100, MXR
Phase 90, Digitech Whammy.
Links:
www.myspace.com/verneripohjolawww.ilmiliekki.com
www.silvioband.net
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