Andy Fraser Interview - Free Bassist (2011)

Andy Fraser Interview from Free interviewed by Jason Saulnier June 24, 2011

The key idea of the video is that Andy Fraser is discussing his music career, his new project, and his commitment to creating new and relevant work, while also highlighting the importance of supporting ongoing recovery efforts after a global disaster.

00:00 New project, signing a 16-year-old artist.
02:35 The speaker discusses how Guns N' Roses and other musicians are encouraging donations to the Japanese Red Cross.
03:59 16-year-old guitarist's album and predicts a successful future for him.
05:56 Upcoming promotional media tour.
07:17 Committed to giving his all.
08:10 The internet has both positive and negative aspects.
09:51 How technology has changed the music industry.
11:27 Reflecting the current moment through art is important.

Andy Fraser is glad to be alive and doing well. The media often prioritizes sensational stories over important global issues, causing them to be forgotten quickly. Andy Fraser is amazed by the talent of a 16-year-old guitarist, considering him one of the best in the world, and is excited for his upcoming album release. Andy Fraser expresses his excitement about having great guitar playing in the background all the time during the promotional media tour. "I want to feel as inspired to be totally committed to spend every waking moment getting the record right... total commitment behind the artist." The internet has both positive and negative aspects, just like drugs and cars, but Andy Fraser loves its positive aspects like instant global access to music and books. Andy Fraser reflects on the convenience of modern technology in music production, highlighting how he can collaborate with musicians remotely and easily send files for mastering. Reflecting the pulse of the moment through art is essential, while recreating the past is a waste of time.

Andrew McLan Fraser (3 July 1952 – 16 March 2015) was an English songwriter and bass guitarist whose career lasted over forty years, and includes two spells as a member of the rock band Free, which he helped found in 1968, aged 15.