-Are you ever afraid you will run out of inspiration and creativity in your job?
No.
-What is the most difficult thing in your job? Making my voice sound good and deciding on how to approach the musicianship are difficult.
-What is the most fun part of your job?
Probably just throwing the spaghetti at the wall and seeing how it sounds all together (is the most fun).
-Do you expect your way of writing songs to change in the future?
I am always changing: Every time I try to write a song, I start with a blank canvas, and anything is possible.
-Do you follow any philosophical or psychological approach in making your music?
You have to embrace anything, whether good or bad, and you have to play the cards how they are dealt to you. Also, I like to just be honest with myself; if that takes me to a dark place, that’s where it needs to go.
-Do you like art? Do you have any preferences for an artist? And/or for creators of artistic work (can also be a chef, designer, photographer, fashion designer or inventor)?
Absolutely! Without art, we might as well all get lobotomies or turn into robots. I have preferences for sure -- the main one is art that showcases people being themselves. Nothing is more annoying than someone who tries to do only what is popular. I don’t mind when someone does something that is influenced by a style, but it needs to be coming from their heart. You can smell those people a mile away, those who are trying too hard to be something they are not.
-If so, why is that? What special quality do you like in their work or personalities?
If a cook puts their heart into something, you’ll know when you taste it. Maybe it tastes like crap to a lot of people, but at least it’s not Hamburger Helper.
22 | Eyes in
“It is essential for music to be used in different mediums. I really want to explore cinematic music as well as maybe even doing a soundtrack for a book.”
-In which way do you think film, art and music are different and/or similar?
They are similar in that the person who creates them has to have some kind of life experience to help them make it real. I think there is an element of industry that threatens all of them. Music has the ability at times to have multiple meanings, and I see the same thing in a lot of art, especially paintings. I was really happy with how our song was used in the trailer, it really shows to me that Chad has a real artistic sense and understanding. It took that song to a place that I hadn’t expected, which is really cool to see as the songwriter.
-Do you aspire to collaborate in your creations with an artist from another artistic discipline?
It is essential for music to be used in different mediums. I really want to explore cinematic music as well as maybe even doing a soundtrack for a book. I read Sherman Alexie’s Reservation Blues a few years back, and he wrote lyrics for every chapter. It would have been cool if he had a soundtrack that went with that book.
-Do you have a favorite company or exciting other creator with whom you would like to work?
I would love to work with Bob Dylan, U2 or someone like Peter Gabriel or Paul Simon.
-What is your favorite building in the world? The Lincoln Memorial because it reminds me about our history
-What is your favorite hotel?
I don’t think I have one. I like sleeping in my own bed every chance I get.
-Do you have a dream for the future? I would like to be successful at living in the moment.