Q & A with Tom

It's me answering YOUR questions in the best way possible, Totally unprepared :)

[@edinbrodlic4564]

Just want to say, Evergrey is incredible. One of the extremely rare bands that are truly original and so strong in so many aspects. Best part of all, you all grew and matured so your new stuff is getting better and better. Hope I get to see you live one day!

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Edin Brodlic 😊🙏

[@TomEnglundMusic]

thank u! Help spread the word! 🙏

[@kylereece1979]

Just want to say to you that I am a huge fan,and songs like the absolute towers of strength that are King of Errors, Currents and Passing Through, amongst everything else have been supplying motivation and positive thoughts during the lockdown here in Ireland. Saw you guys make your headlining debut in Dublin just over a year ago in the Voodoo Lounge. You were absolutely brilliant,and were courteous and cool in talking with us after the show. It was a superb night and Everybody in the crowd was completely grateful to see you come to Ireland and put on such a huge show in an intimate venue like that. Many regards, thanks for all the music and Im excited about the new music in the upcoming futures. Great Q&A here aswell.

[@TomEnglundMusic]

kylereece1979 thanks so much😊

[@mav4578]

This was a great video!! Thanks Tom! Loved getting an insight into you voice etc. Sorry I missed the question post on FB! Will definitely ask on the next one!

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Thor Grim great!

[@sschetters1130]

Tom, thanks for the answers! Could you show us around your studio, give some insight to the gear you use and recording equipment? All the best to you!

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Sjoerd Schetters for sure sometime soon

[@dayanacholpanova]

Yeeees, please do a separate video on your tattoos when you have time to, that would be very interesting!

[@dayanacholpanova]

Pretty sure that KZbin won't allow it but it's worth the shot I guess.. ;/

[@priyotoshdas2163]

Beyond thrilled to get my answer from you Tom! I also get song ideas in weird places, and compose them later on. Cool!! :D

[@Basiliska13]

❤ strong squeezy hug for the lovely Tom!

[@jasonbojan9373]

On A Secret Atlantis how did the background dialog come about? sounds like it’s from a movie ... it perfectly matches the overall atmosphere of the song especially during the bridge prior to the solo. I hear that approach in many Evergrey songs in the past few albums fits perfectly and gives me chills how well it match’s with the riffs ... “When the Wall Come Down” great example too

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Well that might be a question for the NEXT Q & A :)

[@jasonbojan9373]

Awesome, I should also reference “A Silent Arc” during the bridge but you get the idea :-)

[@Alek_Archer]

Thanks for answering my questions Tom! There was I certain reason why I asked them 3. If you are familiar with the lucid dreaming effect or astral projection, you would notice that it combines all the stages you've described in your In Search of Truth album (especialy State of Paralysis, Mark of the Triangle and Different Worlds songs). It's like a side effect of entering that state of consciousness. Keep rockin'!

[@oganalpcanatan4772]

This was a nice escape from "quarantined" work, thanks Tom!

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Oganalp Canatan thank u! Help spread the word! 🙏

[@87JRox]

Thanks for answering my question Tom!

[@krusesarah]

How personal are your lyrics? Is there a song from Evergrey that feels emotionally heavy for you to play/sing? Which one? Thank you so much for your art. ❤️

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Sarah Kruse Abrahams Paulin if U remind me I’ll answer next q&a🙏😊

[@krusesarah]

@@TomEnglundMusic ok! Thank you! ❤️

[@toddwimer6500]

"How did you stand Roger Waters?" LOL (Thanks for answering my question!)

[@TomEnglundMusic]

You are very welcome! :)

[@marianoarnaiz]

Advice for singers?! Warming up routines? Exercises? Favourite song to sing? How to keep your vocals in shape!!?

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Well that might be a question for the NEXT Q & A :)

[@supersaabclaire]

Def Leppard, Hysteria, changed my life too!!

[@supersaabclaire]

Tom, you are an absolute legend

[@AJC-666]

Loved the guest vocals with night rage, any chance of lending your voice or playing to more aggressive metal? 🤘

[@TomEnglundMusic]

AJ Carnell please Save this question for the next one!

[@IWHD1]

Will Evergrey play End of Silence or Departure live? If no then how much do I have to pay 💰 😉?? Those speak to me very much. Thank you for writing them.

[@TomEnglundMusic]

We base wishes on percentage of your income :) ... Im sure we will, someday if not live playing is over...

[@jahsma5702]

Do you maybe have some old videos of Evergrey playing live in the early days to upload? That would be really cool to see

[@TomEnglundMusic]

I don't have ANYTHING of Evergrey, but there are TONS of stuff online Millions of minutes, did you search?

[@jahsma5702]

I have, the only one I found is She speaks to the dead from Greece, 2000. Nice shot, though \m/

[@BigD123749]

Are you basing the new album off any specific topic? Or feeling if that's a better way to describe it? Can't wait for it champ

[@TomEnglundMusic]

dane herbst please Save this question for the next one! Yeah!

[@BigD123749]

@@TomEnglundMusic good things come to those who wait..... So no stress 😊

[@cmonsterz]

Interesting video, Tom. I have a question. Have you ever tried modeling amps? If so, did you like any of them...or do you only like real amps (I know that you love Bogners)?

[@TomEnglundMusic]

cmonsterz remember for next q&a! 🙏😊

[@jesseparrish9198]

Do you know when Henrik will be releasing his solo album? And will it be instrumental?

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Maybe ask him on his Channel? :)

[@88omair]

Holy shit I didn't know Henrik was working on solo material!!! That's amazing news!

[@JoyDipa]

Hi Tom if time comes when you retire, can I have 1 of your caparison guitar? I'm a fan from the philippines :)

[@TomEnglundMusic]

Joy Dipa no

[@JoyDipa]

why? hehe

[@supersaabclaire]

Tom, Do you like original Ace of Base? 😊 I loved them as a kid

[@BigD123749]

Tom you need to watch project blue book, fantastic series regarding alien sightings through a scientist Allen Hynek, if you ain't seen it, give it a go, 2 seasons are out

[@markototev]

If you had to play one of your solos backwards, which one would it be?

[@TomEnglundMusic]

One with 1 note or 2...

[@markototev]

That's cheating!

[@88omair]

Will Carina feature on the next Evergreay album?

[@TomEnglundMusic]

no ... :)

[@supersaabclaire]

Are you a fan of Magnum from the UK? 😎