A Q&A with Former Guns N’ Roses member Teddy Andreadis and Kiochi Fukada of Static X

Los Angeles, CA – Adult psycho thriller “Sanatorium” starring adult film icon Tabitha Stevens released last week and with it, buzz on how this adult film movie followed a mainstream protocol – even composing an original soundtrack

Following is a Q&A with Guns N’ Roses member Teddy Andreadis [pictured] and Static X’s Kiochi Fukada.

Q: What was it like scoring tracks for Sanatorium?

Ted: It was a very interesting yet very enjoyable project. I really love the movie and found myself really exploring sounds and textures that would really lend itself to the film.

Kiochi: I always enjoy working on music for films/visuals; the music/sound effects can make whatever the emotions that are intended to be expressed in a piece come alive.

Q: Were you watching the film while you were scoring the soundtrack to get an idea of how dark the music needed to be?

Ted: Yes. I found myself coming up with 2 and 3 alternative parts for each scene.

Kiochi: Yes, I always watch the film when I’m working on the soundtrack so I can understand and feel the mood for each scene; the music is inspired by the visuals and the stories.

Q: Please list the bands that you have performed in (the studio as well as live)

Ted: Ok here goes. Guns & Roses, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltry, Beth Hart, Billy Bob Thornton, Bruce Willis, Carole King, Gilby Clark, Slash, Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad,) Glen Hughes, LA GUNNS, Big Noize, Slash’s Bluz Ball, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, Ace Freeley, Boxing Gandhis touring with Dave Matthews Band, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Simon Kirk, Alan White, and Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Band MD.

Kiochi: Static-X, OTEP, KMFDM, Drugstore Fanatics, Mephisto Odyssey, Revolve.

Q: Do you feel that it is important that even a high budget ‘Adult Film’ should have a unique and original soundtrack? Why?

Ted: Because it is a film, period! Music plays a huge part in any film. I think the more unique the music, the more interesting the film.

Kiochi: It depends whether it is purposeful. There are so many videos/films of all quality and budget levels being made by all kinds of people with all levels of skills. If anybody intends to produce something that stands out among them and especially if the focus is on the art direction it is highly effective to have a unique and original soundtrack.

Q: What was it like working with adult film star Tabitha Stevens and writer/producer/director Gary Orona? Was your experience with them professional?

Ted: Tab and Gary are truly a joy to work with. They both love what they do and it comes across in the work. I hope I can have the opportunity to work with them again soon. They both allowed me a little freedom to create what I thought would fit. And of course, when it didn’t work we changed it. Really a great experience!

Kiochi: It was a pleasure to work with them. They are not only very professional, but have the passion for what they do.

Q: Do you think that there will be more original soundtracks being made for adult films? Do you think that Tabitha and Gary have helped open the door for other adult companies to have creative and original soundtracks made?

Ted: Yes of course. There are a lot of very talented music people out there who would love the opportunity to create something original. Myself, I’m always more interested in a film when the music is unique to the film. It always keeps my attention and makes me stay to read the credits. I know a lot of films have small budgets and choose canned music over live recorded stuff, but I think that if more companies used original compositions there would be a treasure chest of stuff to pick from. Just gotta find it!!

Kiochi: I don’t have much knowledge as to how ‘adult companies’ decide what to produce, but hopefully this film will inspire others to think outside of the box.

Q: Please feel free to put down any info that we can plug for you through our press releases (website, myspace, credit list, twitter, band name, new CD etc.).

Ted: Currently working on a 2nd Solo record; performing at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in September, November and February; doing session work in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago and NYC

www.TeddyZigZag.com

www.myspace.com/TeddyZigZag

www.facebook.com/TeddyAndreadis

Kiochi

www.facebook.com/koichifukuda

www.myspace.com/koichifukuda

www.twitter.com/koichifukuda

In addition to the brilliant musical talents of Teddy and Kiochi, the soundtrack also features Billy Idol’s guitar player Steve Stevens and Static X’s Tony Campos.

“Sanatorium,” a twisted, mesmerizing story about an iconic adult film super star discovering a dark secret world of perverts occupied by Senators, Lawyers, Priests and other do-gooders, whose public images as anti-adult film crusaders are in direct opposition of their wicked lives behind closed doors is available now.

Produced and Directed by acclaimed International Award Winning Director and HBO/Cinemax’s Gary Orona (Hotel Erotica, The Erotic Traveler, Thrills), “Sanatorium” was shot on 35mm film with 4:4:4 Spirit Telecine by Fotokem to D5 and Digital High Definition Cinema Shallow Focus 23.98 in Widescreen and runs 2 hours and 14 minutes.

An Orona Stevens Production distributed by Zero Tolerance.