1in.am News and Analyses had an interview with a worldwide famous American keyboardist, Derek Sherinian. During the interview, Sherinian mostly talked about the concert with the Armenian rock band “Dorians” which is scheduled for today.
“I came to know about “Dorians” three or four months ago through my friend Garik Israelyan, who sent me their video and told me that I need to listen to them. People send me videos of different bands all the time, but when I heard the “Dorians”, I immediately said “wow”, they reminded me of “Queen” and the first thing I noticed was Gor’s voice. It was fantastic. I immediately emailed back Garik and said that I want to work with the band. In few weeks it worked out and they invited me to perform with them on September 10th and I am really excited about this show.”
The cooperation between the famous keyboardist, who has Greek-Armenian origins and the Armenian band, will not be over with this concert only. Sherinian noted that they are going to discuss the recording of the new album of “Dorians” in his studio in America. “Their first album is great, but you have to go one level up and I am hoping that I can show “Dorians” the best light, help them do their best and I am really looking forward for that opportunity.”
“The field in Armenia is very narrow and it is a good place for working on the voice, craft and going on stage. But if you want worldwide recognition, you need to take the adventure and go outside, like Los Angeles, New York or wherever. I think that Dorians needs to have a big show in Los Angeles, Glendale as it is like a Little Armenia and they are much loved there already.”
Sherinian has been to Armenia for three times already and he really likes how warm people are and how they make him comfortable here and think of coming back many more times in the future. “The king of the keys” also said that one of the biggest problems of Armenians “is that they smoke too much and it is disgusting”.
Reffering to “Dorians”, Sherinian added, “Great is great, no matter what style it is. And when you have a voice like this, then it is clear you are going to succeed.”
