Interview with the Band Awaken Serenity

November 23, 2020

Interview with the Band Awaken Serenity

By Mick Michaels

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

CV: Do you feel artists are often more aware and in touch with their inner emotions and thoughts than non-artists due to the nature of their creative personalities? And if so, could this be considered a benefit when it comes to composing and songwriting?
Awaken Serenity: Yes, I feel that artists are more in touch with their inner selves and can express themselves through them, and with that said, I consider that artists can take advantage of those emotions and channel them into creating their own art.

CV: For an artist to be successful, do you think having an in-depth knowledge of worldly topics can provide a stronger pallet of songwriting tools as opposed to the artist who just writes based on personal experiences? Do you see any limitations in your opinion?
Awaken Serenity: I think both are good for song writing since knowledge can serve you as a tool for spreading information to the general public and personal experiences can provide insight into the artist’s emotions, or what the artist is going through.

CV: The new norm has turned the music industry on its heels and back again due to the COVID pandemic. What do you see as a way bands will move forward to promote themselves without having the availability to tour and perform live as restrictions continue to be in effect worldwide?
Awaken Serenity: The internet is the main tool for musicians to move forward and to stay relevant. In this digital age I believe that musicians all over the world have to take advantage of social media to post their content or even use streaming services to perform “live” and to engage with fans.

CV: Can the music world survive without live performances in your opinion? Could such a scenario jeopardize fan loyalty and interest?
Awaken Serenity: Speaking of what we answered in the previous question although the internet is a good tool for artists to take advantage of, I believe nothing compares to the experience of a live performance for both artists and fans alike.

CV: For you, what has been the greatest life lesson learned from the events of 2020?
Awaken Serenity: Not to take anything for granted and value the present more than anything because the future is always uncertain.

CV: If you could go back in time and start 2020 all over again, what would you do differently, especially knowing what you know now?
Awaken Serenity: I think we could’ve managed better the time and effort to output merch, the execution of our last live digital show, the promotion and marketing of our debut album as well as our latest single.

CV: What do you believe separates your music from other similar sounding bands? How does the music make a distinction and what are you hoping fans come away with after listening to your music?
Awaken Serenity: I believe every artist has their own sound and expression, but I think what makes Awaken Serenity different from other bands is its unique fusion of different metal genres such as Melodic Death, Black Metal, Power Metal and even Punk-Rock, as well as the deepness in our lyrics and also the positive energy that we carry.

CV: From your experience, can specific songwriting styles or formulas pigeon hole a band over time, possibly creating limitations, or does having a particular style create a level of freedom and uniqueness for both a songwriter and a band? Would having such a specific songwriting style be more appealing to fans as opposed to a diverse approach in your opinion?

Awaken Serenity: We’ve seen that with specific genres where several bands sound kind of the same and even though they can have some really good songs and are really good musicians, sometimes you can’t tell who is who. This is why we explore a lot of different styles of metal.

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?
Awaken Serenity: Yes, because people at this day and age are seeking for new things all day every day including music, and a lot of times artists inspire people in a lot of ways and aspects of their lives.

CV: What's next? What can fans expect to see coming from the band post 2020?
Awaken Serenity: A lot of new songs, a lot of new merch and a ton of heavy ass metal…\m/.

CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.
Awaken Serenity: Thank you as well for the interview, it was a pleasure and we hope once this year ends everyone can move forward for the better.

Check out Awaken Serenity at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaken.serenity/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakenSerenity/
Bandcamp: https://theawakenserenity.bandcamp.com/
Official lyrics video of our latest single “The Ambience of the Trees”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES-JMIBC268

Album``Beyond The Unknown´´ Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7eZJgItlhkDyakYqzuDWPk?si=5LiL94NnR02e73mlnMMGPw

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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.