I was never taught how to write songs. I just did whatever I wanted or felt like when I wrote. When I was younger, I was too shy to showcase my ideas, let alone sing. I think I was more interested in writing songs than singing. I guess somehow along the way, I had to face my fears. I learned as I went.
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We never had good equipment, or professional lessons but we had the visions, the dreams, the creativity and the will to work hard to make that vision a reality. Haha! Growing up with 8 kids in our family, my parents worked very hard to give us the essentials.
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I went over to Joe’s place with my guitar because I had an idea and I wanted to play around with it and maybe record it just for fun. Chee Nou was there too, so we just plugged everything in and pushed record. It’s so funny to look back now and reflect on the past. We didn’t even know how to use recording software efficiently, lol. And the guitar Chee Nou used in the original demo was a cheap Epiphone from Sears with a couple of broken knob. Pat: The very first song we wrote as a band was called Tiam No, the slow piano version. I think it was back in 2006. What year was it? How did it happen? What did you feel? Where did you learn how to write a song?
Let’s take you back to the first song suddenrush ever wrote. When I got home from my trip, I jokingly said to my brothers that we should start a band, write some songs and bring rock music back to the Hmong community. I really was just kidding at the time. Never would’ve guessed that we would be where we are today. Since the Hmong population was so small, the only influence we had in terms of Hmong culture were our parents. If I was lucky enough to get to travel to California with my parents for the new year, then I would finally get to see Hmong people. So during our visits to California, I would look for music and other traditional Hmong memorabilia to buy. As I recall, there was a particular year that I was visiting and I walked around the fairgrounds looking for Hmong rock, but I really couldn’t find much selection. Growing up, my only exposure to Hmong music was my Uncle’s band and a couple of other local bands at that time. We were still very young kids in the 90’s when my family moved from Ontario to Vancouver, BC. The Hmong community here in British Columbia (BC) is super tiny, estimated at around 150. Not my thing and never will be. But I understand why though. It’s something you will only understand if you’ve been through it.) I can see how some artists may use substances to maintain that high once they leave the stage. However, I know stereotypically drugs are associated with music.
( And just as a disclaimer, I don’t do drugs. Just that pounding in your chest…that sudden rush…a high that is irreplaceable by any drug. Pat: As a little kid, I used to watch my Uncle’s rock band play at the local Hmong new year festival each year. And as I got older, concert going became something that I also really enjoyed. I took a strong liking for live music, especially bands, and particularly with rock music. I just loved the energy that loud live music gave the crowd. When and how did your music journey begin? Although I don’t see eye to eye with my parents on many things, I always aspire to make them proud no matter what it is that I am up to. My parents never pushed me towards music nor really showed support towards it while I was growing up but they have never stopped me from taking control of my own life and pursuing the things that I enjoyed. Pat: Like many of the Hmong people living in North America, I think that being the child of first generation immigrant parents has taught me many different values & lessons about life. My parents, my grandparents and all those who were a part of my life while I was growing up and who taught me about values and morals are the biggest reasons why I am who I am today growing up in a home where the basic guidelines put emphasis on humanity, respect, hard work and making an honest living. Who &/or what inspires you to be who you are today? From the many wonderful times we’ve had together, I know you as a bold, strong-willed, and honest friend and artist. Pat: I am very shy and I’m actually kind of a loner, lol. I keep my circle of friends small. But once people get to know me, they usually think that I’m very easy going and not as serious as they initially assumed I might be. I can be very passionate when it comes to the people and things that I care about.
How would you describe yourself to someone who’s never met you before? Hi Pat! Let’s start off with getting to know you a bit.
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