Interview with Guitarist Paul Warren of Infinite Eve

October 28, 2020

Interview with Guitarist Paul Warren of Infinite Eve

By Mick Michaels

COSMICK VIEW: Hello, Paul! Welcome to The Cosmick View. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.

CV: So many things can define an artist; their sound, their style, their look...even their attitude. What do you think makes an artist unique, even iconic? Is it something more than just the music?
Paul Warren: I think it's a mixture of great music with excellent branding. Many times you need a great vehicle to market the music, so even though we as musicians really do care the most about the music, we know that without proper marketing and branding it may never get out to many people for them to enjoy.

CV: Is being a "rock star" still a relevant term in today's music industry? Is it something worth aspiring to become especially for a young, up and coming artist?
PW: I don't think it applies the same way it did in the past. In the past, "rock stars" seemed to be more untouchable and only existed in the pages of magazines and under the lights at large shows. But I just had a couple of "rock stars" comment on a Facebook post of mine, so they are more accessible and tend to interact with fans much more now thanks to social media. I think that can be a good and a bad thing though. More access isn't always a good thing sometimes. :)

CV: From your experience, does songwriting tend to define the band or does the band inevitably define the songwriting in your opinion? Meaning, can specific songwriting styles or formulas pigeon hole a band over time, creating limitations or does that particular style create a level of freedom and uniqueness?
PW: I think it's definitely the latter. There are so many genres and sub genres that freedom and uniqueness can definitely be rewarded.

CV: Given that there has been so many major developments and changes over the last several decades, would you consider the music industry to be a viable and stable enough environment for new artists and bands to even attempt to make a successful career, or at any rate, a living, in your opinion?
PW: As with anything, I would say to not deny reality and understand that no matter how great your music is, it may never get the attention you want it to have. Hard work and being smart will always yield results, but I think you really need to diversify to make a living in music. Performing, teaching, merchandising...all kinds of things can be combined to make a decent living while pursuing "the big break".

CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
PW: I think that would simply be the artist who doesn't sound like anybody you've heard before. That is becoming more rare, but it clearly still happens and I think it's still just as exciting when it does because there are so many artists we now have access to via online resources.

CV: Has digital technology made everyone an artist on some level in your opinion? Has such access, from a consumer standpoint, changed the game for more seasoned artists to find and maintain their audience?
PW: I don't know about making everyone an artist, but it certainly gives everyone a real chance at being heard. And I do know more seasoned artists who have become savvy with new digital methods of performing and growing and have had good success with it. Those who adapt with the way things are going digitally can continue to grow, I think.

CV: Can a band truly interact with its fans and still maintain a level of individual privacy without crossing the line and giving up their “personal space” in your opinion?
PW: Definitely. I know plenty of well established artists who do that very well, but I do believe you have to be very smart and cautious with what you post.

CV: Do you feel music still holds a place in our current culture of social media distancing and instant gratification? Does music still have the same meaning as it once did in our world?
PW: I think music still has a great meaning for all of us, but the longer we go without real live music, I do think some are really missing out on some amazing experiences. I enjoy lots of online music, but there still is that specialness of live performances where musicians interact and create moments that we never forget.

CV: What's one thing being in a Rock band taught you that you feel you would not have learned elsewhere?
PW: I don't think most people understand the real amount of work and dedication that go into putting a quality show together. Sure, I know there are bands that put almost no work into it. But I think that shows, HA! I mean, those bands who are very hard workers looking to make their music and live performances the best they can for their fans...that is something you have to experience to understand how many hours are put in that AREN'T on stage. Knowing that is probably the case with almost any job though.

CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect to see coming post COVID-19?
PW: Shows, shows, shows. That's what all live performers are waiting for!! :)

CV: Thank you Paul again for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. It was a pleasure. I wish you all the best and continued success.
PW: THANK YOU so much!!

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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, 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.