Ever since Panic at the Disco's first single, I Write Sins Not Tragedies aired on local radio stations, I was sold on its musical brilliance. With such an infectious tune, who wouldn't? So, I couldn't believe my luck when R.AGE gave me the opportunity to interview Brendon Urie, lead singer of the band.

I was ecstatic, to say the least.

When we (I tagged along with StarYouth journalist Nasa Maria Entaban) finally sat down with Brendon for the interview by the poolside area at the KL Hilton, it was already about five in the evening, and the weather was hot.

Dream Interview winner Tan Kel Vin (right) chatting with Brendon Urie from Panic at the Disco.

Contrary to the dressy suits and preppy outfits the band members are usually seen in pictures, Brendon was wearing a grey T-shirt and slacks, and the only accessory on him was his glasses.

His face was unshaven and his hair left untouched, but he looked very fresh despite having played two shows back-to-back the night before during the MTV Asia Awards at Genting Highlands, and a concert in Singapore.

And the band was slated to perform the following day at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil; talk aboutbeing energetic!

We only had a few minutes with Brendon so we tried not to waste too much time. Given the incredibly hectic weekend he and the band have just had, he was much more than accommodating and enthusiastic in answering the questions being asked about the music industry, the band and life.

The musician answered questions with a huge smile each time, he was a dream interviewee.

When asked about the story behind the band's elaborate and intricate image, he gave an account of wanting to be different and yet offering something fresh and easy to listen to. The band's previous record incorporated elements of pop punk, electronica, techno and rock but its new album, Pretty. Odd., was produced in a new direction.

He talked about a range of topics, but what I remembered most was that he said there shouldn't be a problem with people downloading music off the Internet (legally, of course) nowadays because it is easier, faster.

Besides, he does it too.

He added that if people really, really liked a particular record, even after downloading them, they'd actually go buy it. Well that seems to be the trend abroad anyway.

When asked to give reasons as to why one should attend their shows he coyly answered with achuckle: Well, come see for yourself! He then added that those who turn up for their shows would not walk away disappointed.

The screaming two-thousand odd fans the next day sure didn't.

And I got to talk to him face-to-face.