“I would have loved to hit the road with Kerouac – in that day in age and that time in place. That would be one hell of road trip.”
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“I have always been ambitious, but my goals have changed. Right now, my allegiance is to the story. I have to get this right.”
Imaginative guitarist and original composer Eyal Maoz’s reputation precedes him; he has recorded with John Medeski and Time Berne, performed with John Zorn’s Cobra, and Abraxas, and one of his recent releases (EFG Trio, on Orenda Records) includes the Grammy Award winner Frank London – as well as renowned composer Guy Barash. Eyal’s bands, Edom … Continued
“I try to keep it as simple as possible, the inspiration is a flash into the abyss of routine.”
Returning to start off the new year with a beautifully complex yet pure of heart new project, composer and producer Darren J Harris delivers the superb new album Beyond; reminding listeners of precisely the soul and contemplative wonder that his approach brings to ambient music. We were blessed with the opportunity to catch up with … Continued
“I am going to put out my fifth poetry book sometime this year, so I’m looking forward to that. Currently, I’m working with a country artist, writing lyrics for a new album for a group called The Cow Cats.”
“Regardless of what genre you’re experimenting with, it’s always important to stay true to yourself & be happy with what you’re releasing into the world – never let someone tell you otherwise.”
“I feel like I was very honest with myself on this project, which is part of where the title comes from, acknowledging that I’m not the easiest person to love.”
“I mainly compose by singing and imagination. I start singing the main idea and imagining the main parts. After I know the vibe that I’m aiming for I’ll continue developing it on the piano and build the parts in Cubase.”
From childhood drumming to performing across Israel as part of a multitude of ensembles and shows for TV and even political events – Yahli has built up a unique and unrivalled reputation as a contemporary drummer.
“I would describe my sound as fast.”
“People should start building instead of destroying. Reconnecting instead of disconnecting. Striving towards peace, not war. Because, unless we do so, all that’s left is destruction and a dead world.”