An inspirational interview with musician Signs of The Past
What inspires you to make your genre of music?
I got my start making industrial rock and metal, and I’ve always been drawn to music with darker moods and textures. About ten years ago, I started gravitating toward electronic artists who were making pop that felt dark and strange - artists like The Knife and TR/ST really opened my eyes to that world. I wanted to make something you could dance to, but that still carried that dramatic, emotional edge I loved in industrial music.
What songs or album are you most excited about at this moment in your music journey?
On The View From Below, the song I’m most excited about is “The Pact.” It had been sitting around as a demo for a long time, and a few times I almost scrapped it because it just wasn’t clicking. But by the time it came together, it ended up being my favorite track on the record. I love how punchy and intense the drums and bass turned out, and the lyrics are some of my favorites too; they tie back to the opening track and really bring the album’s theme full circle.
What instruments, techniques, or resources do you use to make your incredible music?
I used a lot of hardware on The View From Below. Gear-wise, that included a Roland JV-1080, Yamaha TX81Z, Yamaha DX7, Behringer Model D, Behringer DeepMind 12, and especially the Behringer VC340. The VC340 is probably my favorite vocoder I’ve ever used. I tried a few others, but nothing came close to the sound I wanted for this record. For vocals, I processed everything through a TC Helicon Voicelive Rack, which is the same processor I use live, so I can recreate all those weird pitch shifts from the album on stage.
What message of encouragement would you like to share with other musicians?
Finish your projects! It’s always tempting to start something new instead of polishing an existing track, but the discipline to actually finish your songs is what gets them out into the world. It sounds simple, but a lot of musicians get stuck with a collection of great live tracks that never make it to release. Seeing a project through from start to finish is where the real growth happens.
I’m so grateful for the incredible response and feedback I’ve received since putting this album out. It was a long process to get here, but hearing that people are connecting with it makes it all worthwhile. I’m currently working on a new EP set for release next year, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been creating with everyone who’s been enjoying Signs of the Past. Next year’s shaping up to be a big one - more new music, more shows, and more chances to connect.
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