Interview with Myosotis Guitarist Calvin Roesicke

September 11, 2020

Interview with Myosotis Guitarist Calvin Roesicke

By Mick Michaels

The Cosmick View: Hello, Calvin and welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us!
Calvin Roesicke: Thanks for having us!

CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and style and how does that definition uniquely describe the music?
CR: It is very hard to describe our genre or style, because we mix different genres in our songs. We all have different musical backgrounds, so we combine our influences in Jazz, Prog, Metalcore, Hardcore and even Pop music to create our own unique sound. If we had to name this I would say it is Modern Metalcore because there are no musical borders in it.

We have improved our sound from time to time and it is constantly evolving and I think that this is really important.

CV: Today, everyone talks about artist and audience connection. Is such a level of connection actually achievable for an artist and if so, how have you made the connection to your fans?
CR: Yeah, for sure it is. Especially in our times it has never been easier to maintain an audience connection. We have the possibility to share everything with our fans through social media and our concerts.

We have quite a strong connection to our fans. We always keep them up to date and show them what is happening.
When you come to our shows, you’ll see that we also keep that connection during our concerts. We are always very close to the audience.

CV: Is fan interaction an important part of the band’s inner culture?
CR: We share a lot with our fans. No matter if we are on tour, at the studio or also doing non band related stuff together, we always share these moments through the social media with our fans. We decided to do that to create a kind of family feeling and a bigger bond between us and our fans.

There are also some things planned for the near future, where fan interaction will become a bigger topic, but at this moment we can’t speak about it yet ;-)

CV: Can a band truly interact with its fans and still maintain a level of personal privacy without crossing the line and giving up their “personal space” in your opinion?
CR: Yes, I think that this is possible. You don’t have to share your private stuff with the people. Not even all of our members have a private Instagram account. I think that people should respect the privacy of other people, no matter if they are a “person of interest” or not. The music should always be in the foreground.

But giving people some of our personal content helps them to identify with the band and even with the music. That’s why we decided to also give them some insight into our private life but very moderately.

CV: Is music, and its value, viewed differently around the world in your opinion? If so, what do you see as the biggest difference in such multiple views among various cultures?
CR: Yes, music has a different status in different countries or cultures. But all in all music is a kind of universal language to express emotions, thoughts and feelings and to represent important topics. No language in the world can express the many things that music does. And that is why we should always keep that form of culture alive.

CV: Do you feel that a band that has an international appeal, will tend to connect more so to American audiences? Would they be more enticed or intrigued to see the band over indigenous acts because of the foreign flavor?
CR: Of course it is easier to reach more people and even the American audiences, if you have an international appeal, because they can easier identify with us and also understand us. But that doesn’t mean that it is impossible to reach this without this inter-nationality. For example, take a look at Rammstein. They only have German lyrics and also many allusions to German history and culture but they are famous all over the world. So I think, if you have a good concept or if your music/presence is very fancy, then you could also reach that level of international attention.

CV: Has modern-day digital technology made everyone an artist on some level in your opinion? Have the actual lines of what really is an artist been blurred?
CR: Modern-day technology doesn't make everyone an artist but it gives everyone the chance to spread their talent all over the world, which is very cool. It has never been easier to show your work to a big audience. Technology continues to develop and so does the art. Some years ago you couldn’t even imagine some things that are possible now and it is the same things with the nowadays artists. Maybe we feel a bit uncomfortable with who calls himself an artist today but that is just because it is something new for us. In some years it will be totally normal for everyone.

CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
CR: An artist who follows a trend mostly tries to gain some of the attention of the trendsetter. But these artists who follow the trend are very important. Because that helps to spread the work and so this trend is evolving and might create a new trend…that’s why we have such a great variety of arts today. So the gap between a trendsetter and a follower can be very small.

CV: Has music overall been splintered into too many sub-genres in an effort to appease fan tastes in your opinion? And has such fan appeasements, in actuality, weakened music’s impact as a whole by dividing audiences?
CR: In my opinion, it is great that there are that many sub-genres. With the possibilities we have today, everyone can make the music that they want to. There are no limits. I don’t see it as a big problem that this variety of sub-genres has divided the audiences. Now everyone is able to listen to their favorite kind of music. I don’t understand the hate between the fans of two different sub-genres. Everyone should do what she or he likes to and everyone else should accept that.

CV: What can fans except to see coming next from you?
CR: First of all, we released our new Single “What If…” on Friday 17^th July. We worked very hard on this one and are very hyped to present it to the world! Then there will be some livestream festivals this year, for example the HanseCore Festival we did on Sunday 26^th July.

We have planned some shows at the end of the year, which we hope will take place…fingers crossed!

We also have some other things planned for this year, which we cannot talk about at the moment. But you should definitely follow our social media to stay up to date.

CV: Thanks again Calvin for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.
CR: You’re welcome! It has been a pleasure. Thank you very much and stay healthy.

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Official Website: https://myosotis-band.com
Merch-Shop: https://myosotisofficial.bigcartel.com
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpHHdjgiscSUUeZ2S-hQH5Q

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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.