INTERVJU: Wolfgang Van Halen

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Posted on 22 May, 2021 by Niclas Müller-Hansen
INTERVJU: Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen är dataspelsnörden som mest sitter hemma. Den 11 juni släpper han sitt debutalbum och på det spelar han alla instrument själv. I vår intervju berättar han bland annat om hur han älskar Meshuggah, vilken låt han gillade att spela live med sin pappa och om hur det är att bära efternamnet namnet Van Halen.

[via Google Translate: Wolfgang Van Halen is the computer game nerd who mostly sits at home. On June 11, he releases his debut album and on it he plays all instruments himself. In our interview, he talks about, among other things, how he loves Meshuggah, what song he liked to play live with his father and what it is like to bear the surname Van Halen.]

– Sure, the name does help open some doors, but I don’t think it helps to keep them open. I think it’s one thing if you get opportunities because of your name, but it’s another thing to actually stay around and last. There’s no staying power. You have to be able to back it up.

Q: It just so happens that today (March24th) is the 35th anniversary of “5150″ What are your thoughts on that album?

A: It’s phenomenal! I think there’s something great to be found on every Van Halen album. I’m not picky. I mean, “Dreams” is on this album and it’s one of the best songs my father ever wrote, I think. That melody is untouchable.

Q: You weren’t born back then, but from watching live videos and interviews, it seemed to be a really happy time for your dad. He was constantly smiling.

A: I think they were all really stoked, especially after losing Dave and finally finding somebody they could continue on with, I think that’s where the happiness was coming from. Feeling refreshed.

Q: I remember you mentioning early on in an interview that your dad tried to teach you how to play the guitar, but he just went straight into Eddie Van Halen genius mode. Was that frustrating, knowing what a genius he was but he had a hard time teaching you?

A: Not really. It’s more funny and endearing than anything. It’s the kind of thing where it’s like, you know, Einstein couldn’t tie his shoes. It’s just a funny quirk of it and fun to joke about.

Q: Was there a time when you actually realized that he was a musical genius?

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