Scott Beebe is a busy man. He resides in California. He runs Possessive Blindfold Recordings. He creates the music for his projects Holocaust Theory and SaVak, and holds down one of those "regular jobs" outside of his music. I was very delighted to be able to interview him after working with him through Last Sigh the past 1.5 years. Possessive Blindfold has increased their number of signed bands over the last year, and is also distributing a large catalog of import works out of Europe. Scott works closely with labels and bands in North America and overseas to bring us some of the best power noise/noisy dark ambient on his releases that you could ever want to hear. I hope you enjoy reading what Scott has to say in this brief but exposing interview.

Last Sigh: How did you become interested in the power noise music that Possessive Blindfold Records is so famous? How did you become involved with Ant-Zen Records to the extent of having Ant-Zen bands appear on your new compilation: Exoskeleton 1 and on Exo 2?

Scott: I started to get more into the more noisy side of industrial a few years back because I got really bored with all the EBM bands and such. I wanted to focus Possessive Blindfold on the more dark and noisy side of electronics. The association with Ant Zen came a couple years back when my band, Holocaust Theory, went on tour with Noisex. We met Stefan Alt and the rest of the crew and pretty much from that point on we been working pretty closely together. Getting the Ant Zen bands on Exoskeleton 2 was just like the first Exoskeleton, I asked Stefan if any of his bands would want to participate again and he came up withHypnoskull, P.A.L, Telepherique, and Converter for Exo 2.

Last Sigh: Do you have any formal training in music programming, theory, engineering etc.?

Scott: Not much, a few guitar lessons when I was in school but most of my music comes from playing by ear.

Last Sigh: You have a couple projects of your own music, those being Holocaust Theory and SaVak. Holocaust Theory is pretty self-explanatory in terms of the title of the project. Could you tell us your ideas behind the philosophy of Holocaust lyrics and music? Why SaVak? What are some of the differences between the music (and philosophies, if any), of Holocaust Theory and SaVak? Is one any more personal to your beliefs than the other or?

Scott: Yes, your right Holocaust Theory is pretty self-explanatory. Holocaust Theory is for James V and I to express our feelings about today's society and where it's headed, obviously to apocalypse if you've heard the music. SaVaK though is another entity. I have always had a huge interest in international political terrorism and middle eastern history, particulary Cold War era. Having lived through the years of the Iran hostage crisis and the 80's terrorism incidents, I felt I needed to express my views musically about this so I formed SaVaK. The name comes from the secret police of the Shah of Iran during the 70's. The music focuses on the practices of SaVaK and terrorism in all forms. It really is more of a concept project for me and a learning experience as I have found alot about this subject from doing research. Soon I hope to travel to Tehran for more research.


Last Sigh: I have found the music on your new double CD compilation: Exoskeleton 2 to be *fabulous* "dark audio punishment." Possessive Blindfold seems to be growing rather well the past year in terms of acts being signed and collaborations (such as on Exo-2) with other labels/bands. How long has it taken you to get to this point in your label career? Are you planning to continue to expand the label should the variables of running PBR allow you to do so? Are you currently signing any new acts/accepting any demos?

Scott: Yes, it seems the label has been growing ha? It's taken about 3 years to get to where it is now. Not bad I must admit. We are always expanding. Next month, I will launch a side label called [<unit>] which will be focused on more drum and noise, noisy techno, and other obscure forms of rhythmic music. So in this aspect we are always growing. With all the labels that are dying lately it seems that Possessive Blindfold is being looked differently than say last year at this time. It's cool. And yes, we are always looking for new talent as long as it fits into our concept.

Last Sigh: You appear to be a very busy person with your own music and the label. What, if anything, do you do with your time when you aren't working with the music? Any hobbies outside music?

Scott: Yes, I do have other things. I have a regular day job where I'm a network tech and my other hobbies are riding my motorcycle, computers, and guns.

Last Sigh: Being a musician yourself, if you could work with any one person in the business in a studio of choice, who would that be and why? Would there be anyone?

Scott: I don't know....I've always been really into Billy Idol so either him or Taime Downe of Faster Pussycat. why....well I grew up listening to these guys and still do and I admire there work alot.

Last Sigh: How do you feel about the use of MP3 technology in the music business? Being a label owner, do you have any concerns about this technology in terms of the success of PBR, that is to say, do you see MP3s as a help or a hinder to you? How so?

Scott: I think it's a cool technology for artists to get there music out there but not to rip CD's and sell them or whatever. I like the technology and I don't see it being a major concern for Possessive Blindfold. I think it's more of a major thing for bigger labels like Sony or Warner where their CD's are everywhere and more accessible.

Last Sigh: Being as you are based in California, what type of challenges are there in working with so many bands who are located in Europe on projects like the latest Exoskeleton 2 release, or with doing tours overseas?

Scott: Let me say this, if it wasn't for e-mail my phone bill would be amazingly expensive. the only challenge sometimes is the language barrier but that's it. Overall, it's pretty smooth. Touring overseas...no snags so far except maybe customs.

Last Sigh: Any fun story you'd like to share with us about festivals in Europe or gigs/ bands you have played with in the States?

Scott: Well Zymosiz just played the Maschinenfest festival in Germany last month and that was amazing. Around 400 people there for this music and everyone was just so into it. I have never seen such a great vibe. It really was more of a family thing. No politics like in other scenes. It was easily the best show ever! One memory of a show in the States was when we, Holocaust Theory, toured with Noisex and Sonar. We played in Sacramento, CA and Raoul was so drunk her ended up falling off the stage with all his equipment. So that was pretty funny but there of plenty of stories to tell and too little time!

Last Sigh: What music did you listen to when you were younger? Is there any music you listen to now that influences your own music currently with SaVak or Holocaust Theory?

Scott: When I was younger in the 80's I listened to a lot of new wave and glam metal. Everything from Duran Duran and Frankie to Motley Crue and Faster Pussycat. There really is no music that I listen to to influence SaVaK or Holocaust Theory [HT]. For HT, everyday events influence and for SaVaK I'm influenced by terrorism and middle eastern history.

Last Sigh: What equipment do you use with Holocaust Theory [HT] and SaVak? Do you produce all the music with these bands or do you have any help? Is there anyone you would like to thank for your success with PBR or your music?

Scott: I cannot say what equipment is used. It's like secret ingredients to me. I produce all the music for SaVaK and for HT it's a collaborative effort between James V and I. I really would just like to thank the fans and everyone that has supported me and PBR.

Last Sigh: Do you have any favourite quote you might like to share with us?

Scott: "AK-47, when you absolutely positively have to kill every mutha fucka in the room, accept no substitutes." Ordell Robbie ( Samuel L. Jackson), Jackie Brown.

Last Sigh: Are you concerned with the Y2K Millennium bug in any way? Any thoughts on the future of mankind in terms of our survival as a species?

Scott: I'm not really concerned about the Y2K bug, I just have to work I think. As for the human species..... apocalypse is near as you can get the full effect by listening to HT.

Last Sigh: Do you have anything coming up in the future with PBR or your own bands you would like to announce? Any tours or CD release partys/festivals you would like us to know about?

Scott: Well the next PBR release will be the SaVaK full length called 444 Days and then [<unit>] has some releases planned for early 2000 like Voltaic, Dryft, and more. Tours..... SaVaK will tour the US with Imminent Starvation and Synapscape in March 2000. There are some PBR nights planned for December in Chicago, Minneapolis, and NYC. Watch for more events in 2000.

Last Sigh: Do you have any closing thoughts or any advice for aspiring musicians in the scene?

Scott: I just wish more musicians would take the DIY route and get their music out there themselves. Do the homework and find out how this industry works and take control of your music instead of some half ass label that is not in your best interest.

Last Sigh: Thanks so much for taking the time to work with us at Last Sigh Magazine and for sending the wonderful music in the past for us to document. It's always an aggressive pleasure to hear the music on Possessive Blindfold Records. I hope you have a long and prosperous career with all your endeavours.

Scott: Thanks Kim. It's always a pleasure working with Last Sigh and we will continue to work with you in the future and best of luck to you!

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