Scorpio: Why did you decide to leave DARK MOOR and create DREAMAKER?
Elisa: We wanted to make more powerful music with aggressive vocals, without orchestral arrangements or majestic choirs. That wasn't possible with DARK MOOR, so we decided to leave the band. Now we're a real band — we all think together about DREAMAKER's direction, and nobody is more important than anyone else.
Scorpio: Your name is DREAMAKER — have many of your dreams come true?
Elisa: Yes, many dreams!!! There are at least two amazing ones for us: the first dream was to be a band of friends, and the second was to play in Japan. Now we want to create dreams for our fans with our music...
Scorpio: Why did you sign the deal with Arise Records — was it because DARK MOOR had been signed there and you already knew the people working there?
Elisa: We signed with Arise because it's the best record company in Spain and we know them. So far everything has been good with Arise.
Scorpio: How does it feel to be the best Spanish rock singer? What did you feel when you got the award?
Elisa: This is the third time people have voted me the best singer. It's an honour for me and I feel so proud... I know that people love and respect me very much. For a person like me, that's very emotional, and from here I want to say "thank you" to all the fans.
Scorpio: Tell us about the debut album "Human Device". When and where was it recorded? Say a few words about its concept and the cover idea.
Elisa: "Human Device" was recorded in Helsinki (Sonic Pump Studios) in October 2003. We were looking for a powerful sound and we thought Finland was the place, a country where bands have a really good sound. We're very satisfied with our debut album. Niklas Sundin, an excellent professional, designed the cover. We knew his work with bands like IN FLAMES and ARCH ENEMY and decided to work with him. The cover idea was ours and it reflects the machine that we have inside ourselves. Now we are like human devices!!!
Scorpio: Yes, there are many good power metal bands in Finland: STRATOVARIUS, SONATA ARCTICA, NIGHTWISH. Do you like all these bands, and if so, why? :) What can you say about the problems in STRATOVARIUS?
Elisa: Yes, I like power metal very much, and bands like SONATA ARCTICA and NIGHTWISH. These kinds of bands can mix heavy metal music with beautiful vocal melodies really well. I think that was an important step for the metal scene. Oh! I know about the problem, but I'd prefer not to talk about it. It's horrible that things like that happen inside a band... It's a pity!!!
Scorpio: The Japanese version of the CD contains 2 bonus tracks. Do you have that many fans in Japan?
Elisa: Oh yes! Japan is a country that loves our music. We're going to Japan in May to play two concerts with the Italian band LABYRINTH. For us, this is a real honour because we're the first Spanish metal band to play in Japan.
Scorpio: And what about your other shows? Do you plan to visit other countries this year?
Elisa: Yes, we want to do a European tour after summer and maybe play in China and South America, but we'll have to wait and see...
Scorpio: What is your favourite song from "Human Device"?
Elisa: I love being alone in my bed with the lights off, listening to "Alone Again", but I also really like singing "Welcome To My Hell" because I get to use a lot of different voices.
Scorpio: And how did you "recruit" Ark 666 for "Welcome to my hell"?
Elisa: Because we wanted a death metal voice for that song, and our producer (Nino Laurenne) knew this guy, so he called him!!! AMAZING — this guy is amazing and crazy too. A very good person...
Scorpio: It was a great pleasure for me to get a promo with a signed booklet. Whose idea was it to write autographs on the booklet?
Elisa: It was mine, because it's a big pleasure for me to know you... I love your country. Maybe someday I'll come visit...
Scorpio: We'll be waiting for you! It's always interesting to hear what people from other countries know about Ukraine. So, what about you? Why is Ukraine interesting to you?
Elisa: Oh, Ukraine is very interesting to me, because you're totally unknown in my country and I don't understand why. I have a degree in geography and history and I've studied a lot about your country, your culture... Ukraine is wonderful!!! Kyiv is a beautiful city, you have one of the most important rivers in Europe — the Dnipro... You have amazing people like Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko, Lesya Ukrainka, Nikolai Gogol, Mykola Lysenko, Dmytro Bortniansky, Sviatoslav Richter, Oleksandr Koshyts, Serge Lifar, Mykhailo Hrushevsky. I could talk for a thousand hours about why I like Ukraine... I really don't know why, but I love your country and I hope to visit soon — maybe to play, maybe not, it's all the same to me, but I want to go...
Scorpio: How is it being the only girl in the band? Does the male part of the group protect you? :)
Elisa: I'm the only woman in the band because I love it when they protect me!!! Hahahaha... no no no!!! I protect all DREAMAKER members like a mother.
Scorpio: Do the musicians of DREAMAKER take part in other bands?
Elisa: The musicians love music and we enjoy doing different things within metal, but our hearts are with DREAMAKER.
Scorpio: What do you think about the recent awful explosions on the Spanish railways?
Elisa: Life is full of bad people, and this time my country is full of blood, pain, and terror! Maybe someday peace will reign.
Scorpio: Are you a big fan of Real Madrid FC?
Elisa: NOOOOOO, NOOOOO, never, never... I'm a big fan of Barcelona FC and Atletico de Madrid. Never, never. I hate Real Madrid... too many stars for nothing!!! Hahaha...
Scorpio: Yes, and with all their stars, Real Madrid is out of this year's Champions League :) Same as Milan. And who will win the Champions League this time? Maybe Chelsea FC with Abramovich from russia at the helm? :)
Elisa: HAHAHAHA... yes, yes, no more Champions League for Real Madrid and Milan...!!! I'd love that to happen, because they think you guys are really bad... Can you imagine??? Hahahaha...
Scorpio: What are your hobbies?
Elisa: I love football, martial arts (I practice Kung Fu), travelling by motorcycle, writing songs, making love... hahaha... but it's true!!!
Scorpio: And did you always have such unusual hobbies for a girl? Did you play football when you were young?
Elisa: Hahahaha... Are my hobbies unusual for a woman? Maybe I'm an unusual woman!!! Hahahaha... Yes, I played football when I was a little girl. I was the goalkeeper of a team in my neighbourhood. They were all boys and they were surprised that I wasn't afraid of being in goal... I've always been tough like that!!!
Scorpio: And now, your final words!
Elisa: Your interview has been very entertaining for me, thank you! I'm sure that when you see DREAMAKER live, you'll never forget it. Many kisses from your Spanish friend, Elisa.