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The Rasmus's new album is released in September. Always concerned Lauri Ylonen, 29, focuses now mainly on music more than on his fatherhood.
Beauties
What is beautiful?
Self-assurance is really fascinating. Smiling is also always beautiful. A smile grabs anyone wonderfully easy.
How do you like to take care of yourself?
Making some exersizes, mostly going in a gym. Returning to the stage needs a huge ammount of energy: a lot of adrenaline is required there.
Do you think you have a knowledge about fashion?
I must admit that i'm always behind of what is the fashion at the moment. I have just bought some tight jeans but as soon as we start gigs they are out. I like mixing clothes and play with them.
What is the most beautiful place in Finland?
I have been just for the first time at Tammisaari. There was a true idill. Near the sea, really beautiful place.
Which the most beautiful song?
Lou Reed's Perfect day. The song is a sensitive, in simple words: a wonderful day that i get to spend with you. It is enchanted in a positive melancholy,which is usually what i aspire for too.
Is there a particularly beautiful object for you?
I have planted an apple tree in court yard of my house. It follows to harv the first apple.It's truely exciting to see that success! I already know that one apple will be made as a pie in the autumn.
What is beautiful about a woman?
Pleasantly smelling skin.
Himself
Devoted hobbies. What hobbies do you have?
We have just made a video in Sweden, and that was something that we did long time ago. I also bought myself a while ago a small motorboat. I'm dreaming of sailing away.
Do you have gig routines?
Before all i have to gather myself because most og the time the days are full of running. I have approximately an hour alone, when i play songs and sometimes these rituals turn into sessions of creating new songs.
Do you trust more your rational or emotional part?
I'm the man of the feelings. I mostly listen to my feelings.
What you would like to change about yourself?
I should be sometimes more considerate about things and even on the surfaces ones.
How does it feel to be the dad of a boy born in April, Julius?
It's just great! I have always been longing to have children. I truely like it and this can't be denied.
Do you think you have enough time to spend with Julius?
It has taken some time to finalize the disc this summer. In the future when i'm not with Rasmus i'm at home with him.I certainly would like to be in both places in the same time!
Have your age-crisis begun yet?
Hei, until my thirties i still have one year! Many friends have told me about this, but i don't have a problem with it yet!
In what you believe?
Spontaneity, taking actions rapidly, but based on feelings.It is genuine.
People
Which musician you admire the most?
I admire Björk since i was a teenager and i have bought all her albums. She is an incredibly "colorful" person, i mean as in personality. I have alwa ys dreamt about a collaboration with her.
What kind of relationship you have with your fans?
Finnish fans are polite and calm. With them is fun to talk and sometimes we even make friends. A lot of our fans have travelled through to see us and we feel like we know them.
Who have been the most significant in supporting in your career?
Mum and Dad. They also saw that even in high school i was more interested about music. It wasn't the right choice because sometimes time wasn't enought to make 100% sure decisions to make great in both music and school.
When did you last been made happy by someone?
Today morning. We have been talking with Julius. We had a really great chat. He is smiling almost all the time.
What kind of people annoy you the most?
Irresponsible people. At the gigs middleaged woman with children, half drunk. You should realize you're with your kid and go home.
Who are the key persons in your life?
My family, my big sister and my parents. Recently we've been making pizza. Those good old home stuffs. And also many old friends.
Love
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Yes I do. It also happened with me in case of Paula. I trust that there are some people who were made to each other. Love is a scenario.
How would you describe the feeling when you fall in love?
It is a really baffling experience.It's like you feel butterflies in your stomach.
What is the most romantic thing you have experienced?
My friend's wedding was a little different in ceremony stuff.The couple married in the water and the atmosphere was wonderful. The event was all in all a really calming romantic experience.
Are you jealous ?
I am. I have not even tried to change that aspect of myself. I think it is quite healthy to be jealous of your partners. From it you can know if that person really cares about you.
What is the biggest lesson love tought you?
Must be careful, because people are so sensitive. If someone is in love with you, and you don't have the same feelings you should be very gentle and careful.
How would you like your relationship to function?
Both sides should keep a distance also to let the other to "breath", but you also must remember to listen to the other in order to keep the harmony.
Dreams
The Rasmus has been successful abroad.Do you yet dream about more music succes?
There are places where we have not yet played, such as Australia.It would of course be nice to go to a world tour.To New Zealand, and Australia would be nice to go anyway.
Black Roses is released in Finland on the 24 September. What is your song from the album?
Justify. It is my life story (omaelämäkerta means CV - Curriculum Vitae- but it would sound awful, but think in that way ) song that tells a number of situations in which i have been involved.Behind the words is that everyone should first find themselves before a go and destroy someone else.
What are you most proud of?
My son of course! On the side of the music, it is our latest album, it was a really huge thing when we started to do and took a lot of time also.
What you don't do for a succes?
I do not ever make anything that does not seem a good idea.Overall everything should be done from the bottom of our heart.
What sort of adventure you would like to experience?
It would be crazy to go to climb a really decent mountain.Mount Everest conquest would be extreme, but still close to natural.
Which defect of the world you would fix?
Baltic travelling should be made better. I just bought a motorboat and it would be nice.
Where you see yourself in ten years?
I remember telling this to Mrs. Mix in an interview. Certainly i would still like to make music. Maybe a bit of break would be good,but music is my life.
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