An Interview with a Former Libera Member

***DISCLAIMER: This article has the full expressed permission of the interviewee. Identity of the person is withheld upon his request for privacy reasons. Libera360 respects each members rights to privacy and does not intend any misuse and/or abuse to the interviewee in any forms whatsoever. 

Just some days ago, I was fortunate enough to bump in with a former Libera Member (whose name we will withhold since his still a minor and he requested for his anonymity at the same time.) Safe to say he is one of those who has endeared himself to Libera fans all over the world. For the purpose of this interview we will refer to him as "Choirster".

Choirster was really nice and accommodating. When I told him I'm from the Philippines (where Libera recently had a tour) and that he had lots of fans there which includes myself, he was surprised but quite humbly he thanked me.

I asked him if I could have the pleasure of having an interview with him. 10 questions, 10 answers, as straightforward as that. He graciously obliged only with the condition of anonymity.

So I made up 10 random questions which he answered and below are the transcripts:

Libera360: Do you miss being in Libera?
Choirster: I don't miss it at all as I still get to see everyone every Sunday at the services.

Libera360: What is it you miss most in the group?
Choirster: I don't miss any of it but the thing i would miss the most would be all the very strong friendships I had.

Libera360: What is your life like after Libera?
Choirster: Its basically the same but now i have more time to do anything else.

Libera360: Which concert tour would you remember most?
Choirster: I will always remember the biggest concert on my first tour when I got to sign my first autographs, the first time where I ever felt famous properly.

Libera360: What's your reaction to the sudden outpour of support for your music recently?
Choirster: I didn't even know that that had happened.

Libera360: What are your future plans?
Choirster: In the future i will just try to become successful at whatever I will do but I haven't decided yet what I will want to do.

Libera360: What has Libera thought you?
Choirster: Libera has really made it easier for me to sing, read/play music and loads of other things about music such as notes.

Libera360: What's the most memorable thing you ever did in Libera?
Choirster: I will always remember the tours as we got to stay in very nice hotels which we all had freedom to do what we wanted most of the time e.g. play games.

Libera360: What is your favorite Libera song?
Choirster: My favorite song is Sanctus as there is so much harmony going on together that makes it even better.

Libera360: What would you like to say to all Libera fans around the world?
Choirster: all i would say is "keep supporting Libera all the way"

I am amazed at how these boys treat their success after Libera. On and off the cameras and concert halls, they have managed to keep their feet on the ground and still enjoy their youth. I think this is what we as fans should learn and always remember; that as big as a musical icon as they are to us, we must always uphold and protect their interests as young people.

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written by JMM_Cshien , August 12, 2010

I think that's Joe Snelling.

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written by The_Moonchild , August 08, 2010

Joe Snelling

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written by jdeil06 , May 02, 2010

I thought it's Joe Snelling too. Joe kinda talk like that in his past interviewed like in the Leiden Concert.

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written by Joe snelling fan , December 06, 2009

Do you think its Joe Snelling?!x
I hope its him because it would be nice to hear from him although it would be nice to hear from all formers of libera!xox Thnks for the Shareing!xox

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written by TEB , December 01, 2009

I have it narrowed down to 5 possibles and 2 probables. Joe Snelling is not on the list as the Snellings live some distance away. When he was active, there were some issues with him being there for practices due to the distance. The 5 possibles are the Cole brothers, Zack, Michael H. and Michael V. The 2 probables of that group are Oliver and Michael V. My reasoning, well, Michael H does not go to Saint P's as he is Catholic. I doubt very seriously that either Zack or Tom Cole would bother with this interview plus the answers seem to be from someone older than either of them. That leaves Oliver and Michael V.
Just my opinion though.

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written by a guest , November 28, 2009

thank you for sharing this interview
I am happy to hear that~~

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written by alamargot bernard claude , November 27, 2009

Thanks you for sharing this interwiew, now as some on, I try to recognize who is he, through the interview, but if you said is J.S, I am sad,
Because, why they leave out Libera ? , too young for his voice change , he is not 14 years old yet but may be some thing is happened, my self I am member on for my model ship club for 15 years I can not imagine leave it without true reasons. Could you give your opinion about this
this.

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written by Xeii , November 27, 2009

When did you get the chance to bump into him??

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written by liberalover719 , November 24, 2009

i bet is joe snelling

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written by keyisa , November 23, 2009

wow! thanks for this interview!

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written by chix , November 23, 2009

thank you for this wonderful interview.

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written by orangecat , November 23, 2009

simple questions....simple answers... that's what libera is all about - simplicity and sincerity...whoever that boy is must be truly proud that he once belonged to libera...whoever that person who interviewed this boy, thank you for sharing it with us..

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written by Craig , November 23, 2009

Thanks for sharing and for respecting the young man's wish to be anonymous. It's good to hear he is doing well!

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written by jennaluvspbr , November 23, 2009

hello its me jenna what libera person did you talk with thanks for shering that with the fans its wonderfull i hope all libera feels the same way too as will what is the boys name?? that you did with any way take care form jenna

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