TRANSLATION:
They're world stars - and now they want to
find Germany's new Superstar.
What appealed to you the most about being
part of the DSDS-Jury?
Bill: It may sound cliché'd, but it's just
completely different from anything we've done before. As a juror you have a big
responsibility. You're influencing the future of the candidates.
Tom: DSDS simply offers the winner an
incredibly awesome platform. 500,000 € and at least one big Hit are a good
start. What the artist then makes out of this, depends on him- or herself.
After DSDS, it's important to make the right decisions.
What are your strengths as jurors?
Bill: Tom and I have been making music
since we were seven years old. We pretty much grew up in the music business. We
know the small stages as well as the big states, we know the good and bad sides
of this business which we will gladly pass on to the candidates. We want to
accompany them on their way into the music business and are providing them with
a little help in the beginning.
Tom: We also hope that the candidates take
the advice to heart that we provide them with. That's not always the case
though! The biggest factor that plays into that is how much potential does the
artist have to start a career.
What is a must have feature for a candidate
to win the Jury's hearts over?
Tom: I think we agree on that one. We want
people with their own special kind of personality. We're looking for artists
and not just people who sing well.
Bill: Someone that captivates you and wants
to spend their life making music. Who has this special something that you can't
teach anyone.
What should the candidates pay more attention
to? Especially during the Live shows?
Bill: That they're comfortable with the
song, their voice and of course with their stage outfit. Nothing is more
horrible than performing on stage when you actually feel really uncomfortable.
At the end of the day, each candidate has 2-3 minutes to show off their skills
and to enjoy their few minutes in the spotlight, and that's what I want them to
do.
Do you have any advice for the candidates
on how to get their excitement before the show under control? Do you have a
ritual that you go through before a show?
Tom: An hour and a half before the show
it's only us four, the band, in the dressing room. That's were we play
together, with Bill singing to warm up his voice and just being nervous
together. That's the time when no one bothers us about anything.
Bill: There's no secret or tip regarding
that, and if there is then I'd really like to know it as well!!! One thing is
for sure: It doesn't matter how long you've been doing this for, you'll always
be excited about going on stage. And if you reach a point where this is not the
case anymore, something is definitely wrong...
Tom: Oh, maybe I do have the ultimate Tip:
Before a show you should really go to the bathroom to rid oneself of what you
need to get rid of. You'll be more relaxed during the performance. I learned
that from our bassist.
Do you have the same favorite candidates or
do you each support different ones? Have you had any fights about that?
Tom (laughs): That would've been nice, but
Bill and I have the same favorites. We definitely talk a lot about our
favorites behind the scenes. If there's a "fight", then it's between
us, Mateo and Dieter!
Bill: Tom and I, unfortunately, already had
to say goodbye to some candidates that we would have really liked to see in the
live shows!
What influence do you have on the
candidates behind the scenes? Do you help them with anything they need help
with?
Bill: Yes, definitely. Tom and I are
interested in helping and moving the candidates forward. That's what we're here
for! We have no interest in seeing someone fail or being embarrassed. We want
them to grow and to improve as artists from week to week, and they can count on
us for that. In front and behind the cameras!
Which experiences, that you made in show
business, can you pass on to the candidates?
Tom: We always try to give them as much
positive advice as possible, because most of the times the negative sides of
show business already show themselves in the early stages of the career.
Bill: The candidates can ask us about
anything they want to know, and of course we also try to protect them from a
few things. But in the end, they do have to make their own mistakes.
And what are, in your opinion, the deciding
factors, that make/define a superstar?
Tom: It’s hard to say. The people in the
industry would say charisma, passion, ambition and so on. In the end it's the
same as when you're asking someone that's in love: "Why are you in love
with that specific person?" You just can't describe it, that's just the
way it is!
For all Tokio Hotel fans: What's are you
working on besides DSDS? What can the fans look forward to in 2013?
Bill: The can look forward to a new album.
We don't know when it will come out, but it will definitely be released in
2013.
Tom: We are now in the studio with the
whole Band and putting the final touches on the production of the album. We
already decided on the songs that will be on the album!
*At the moment you're commuting between
L.A. and Cologne - how does living in both worlds feel for you?
Bill: Sometimes it feels strange. Those are
definitely two "world" that couldn't be more different from each
other.
Tom: We love both places and are happy that
we can pull it off like that!
*Cue: Styling. You're guys that attract a
lot of attention. How important are styling and personality for an artist, to
start a career in the music business?
Bill: You can't generalize that. It always
depends on the artist! There are artists where the styling is absolutely not
important and then there are some where the styling is a crucial part of their
career. Personality is important. Styling comes with the personality.
*Those two questions didn't make the print
version, but they were posted in the online excerpt of the interview on RTL.de.
Translation by Icey @ LoveTH-Music.com
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