» Only when we record live in the studio does that certain something emerge that makes a band unique. «
Beat / What‘s your approach to performing live?
De Staat / It’s a complex and fun puzzle. There are many dimensions to a live show, and we try to use all elements. It should be musically diverse, visually diverse within the confines of a certain concept. I like to spread out our more well known songs throughout the set. Always start the show with a new song. Some songs have a very specific lighting design or visual. Others have a choreography. Think about tempo and songs in certain keys. There are a lot of elements like that to play with.
Beat / You‘ve clearly thought this through.
De Staat / I could write a book about it.
Beat / How does the integration
