Interview with the Band Cryosphere
By Mick Michaels
COSMICK VIEW: Hello! Welcome to The Cosmick View. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to chat with me, it's greatly appreciated.
Cryosphere: Thanks for having us!
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?
Cryosphere: It depends on the art you make we think. For us we tend to reflect upon ourselves and the world a lot so it is natural for us to think in these lines. But that doesn’t make it uncommon for others to feel and think the same ways as non-artists. But yeah, we would consider it a benefit, because we tend to attach music we hear to emotions and vice versa. And by doing so you remember or reevaluate thoughts and cope with emotions by listening to/watching someone who can put into words or visualize how you feel and empathize with them. It is a strong connection.
Cryosphere: It depends on the art you make we think. For us we tend to reflect upon ourselves and the world a lot so it is natural for us to think in these lines. But that doesn’t make it uncommon for others to feel and think the same ways as non-artists. But yeah, we would consider it a benefit, because we tend to attach music we hear to emotions and vice versa. And by doing so you remember or reevaluate thoughts and cope with emotions by listening to/watching someone who can put into words or visualize how you feel and empathize with them. It is a strong connection.
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?
Cryosphere: Both ways have their strong sides. And if you combine the two it is the strongest. It wouldn’t be right to say that one approach is better than the other. If the song is written with the use of the certain wording it would hit different from one person to another. The way to look at it would be, if you as an artist are able to upon up about your feelings and reflections on some of the worldly topics it would be great, but in the same time the listener will probably be more attached to your view and wants to hear your opinion or reflections on the topics. Otherwise they wouldn’t be hearing YOUR song, but someone else’s?
Cryosphere: Both ways have their strong sides. And if you combine the two it is the strongest. It wouldn’t be right to say that one approach is better than the other. If the song is written with the use of the certain wording it would hit different from one person to another. The way to look at it would be, if you as an artist are able to upon up about your feelings and reflections on some of the worldly topics it would be great, but in the same time the listener will probably be more attached to your view and wants to hear your opinion or reflections on the topics. Otherwise they wouldn’t be hearing YOUR song, but someone else’s?
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?
Cryosphere: Streaming concerts have been amazing, that is a great alternative, otherwise sharing their lives on social media and telling their fans that we are all in this together, but keeping it positive. We have that gift of an audience whom we can inspire and still entertain and talk to. It is all about connection, so we just have to stay connected with the fans in some way or another.
Cryosphere: Streaming concerts have been amazing, that is a great alternative, otherwise sharing their lives on social media and telling their fans that we are all in this together, but keeping it positive. We have that gift of an audience whom we can inspire and still entertain and talk to. It is all about connection, so we just have to stay connected with the fans in some way or another.
CV: Can
the music world survive without live performances in your opinion? Could such a
scenario jeopardize fan loyalty and interest?
Cryosphere: We really do not think so. The experience of going to live concerts is a phenomenon that can only be felt when going. It is the best source of bands to interact with fans, selling merchandise and providing a great time for every single one involved from the band to the crowd. Would jeopardize the loyalty? No, great music will still be great music, and if the fans are attached to it in some way, they would not let it go. It will probably just make the urge to watch live shows greater. The fans know it isn’t the bands choice not to go, so they would not leave the music and the bands behind.
Cryosphere: We really do not think so. The experience of going to live concerts is a phenomenon that can only be felt when going. It is the best source of bands to interact with fans, selling merchandise and providing a great time for every single one involved from the band to the crowd. Would jeopardize the loyalty? No, great music will still be great music, and if the fans are attached to it in some way, they would not let it go. It will probably just make the urge to watch live shows greater. The fans know it isn’t the bands choice not to go, so they would not leave the music and the bands behind.
CV: For
you, what has been the greatest life lesson learned from the events of 2020?
Cryosphere: Hmm. The events of 2020 have helped us to become more aware of ourselves, our feelings and the people we have in our lives. We have had the peace and quiet we've needed to be able to differentiate some of the things that we truly enjoy from the things we might have done to 'fit in' in the modern society. We also think that many, much like ourselves, have re-thought their lives, happiness, purpose and priorities which have, in most cases, been a positive experience for everyone. Many of the people around us have found a way to balance themselves, because it's not possible to live the nine-to-five life while also staying fit, homeschooling the children and keeping the home tidy, without breaking yourself.
Cryosphere: Hmm. The events of 2020 have helped us to become more aware of ourselves, our feelings and the people we have in our lives. We have had the peace and quiet we've needed to be able to differentiate some of the things that we truly enjoy from the things we might have done to 'fit in' in the modern society. We also think that many, much like ourselves, have re-thought their lives, happiness, purpose and priorities which have, in most cases, been a positive experience for everyone. Many of the people around us have found a way to balance themselves, because it's not possible to live the nine-to-five life while also staying fit, homeschooling the children and keeping the home tidy, without breaking yourself.
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?
Cryosphere: As a band we would play our asses off. The moments on stage are ones we wouldn’t trade for nothing, and we miss being there. And we would not take any opportunity for granted.
Cryosphere: As a band we would play our asses off. The moments on stage are ones we wouldn’t trade for nothing, and we miss being there. And we would not take any opportunity for granted.
As private people, we would
probably also go see more shows. As they say “You do not know what you have
got, till it’s gone.”
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?
Cryosphere: Our music separates us from others in the way that we are not afraid of what people think, we make music that we like, we blend genres that we like. We do not like to be put in categories. And even though we are somewhat new still, no one can predict the direction of a song we make. We do not force genres upon our art…we let it speak its own.
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?
Cryosphere: Fans often tend to be disappointed if the bands try new stuff at first. And I think that is a natural reaction, ‘cause it’s different, but most of the time things just have to grow on them and I really think having the same approach, same sound all the time would make the fans bored in the long run. And it will also make the bands bored in the long run. People grow as well as music, and the fans can choose to jump on the train or just enjoy the old stuff. They just have to accept that angsty teenagers also grow up at one point.
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?
Cryosphere: It does, we are still able to listen to music, talk about music, enjoy new music, almost as before, minus the live shows, so music still has its place. Also we have to remember music is a universal language and has always been. In that way we still think it holds its place, but we also think it would do for a long time.
Cryosphere: Our music separates us from others in the way that we are not afraid of what people think, we make music that we like, we blend genres that we like. We do not like to be put in categories. And even though we are somewhat new still, no one can predict the direction of a song we make. We do not force genres upon our art…we let it speak its own.
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?
Cryosphere: Fans often tend to be disappointed if the bands try new stuff at first. And I think that is a natural reaction, ‘cause it’s different, but most of the time things just have to grow on them and I really think having the same approach, same sound all the time would make the fans bored in the long run. And it will also make the bands bored in the long run. People grow as well as music, and the fans can choose to jump on the train or just enjoy the old stuff. They just have to accept that angsty teenagers also grow up at one point.
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?
Cryosphere: It does, we are still able to listen to music, talk about music, enjoy new music, almost as before, minus the live shows, so music still has its place. Also we have to remember music is a universal language and has always been. In that way we still think it holds its place, but we also think it would do for a long time.
Who doesn’t love a good beat?
CV: What's next? What can fans expect to see coming from the band post
2020?
Cryosphere: We are currently working hard on new music. We had a tour planned for spring, but COVID-19 ruined that. So we are writing and recording demos right now and cannot wait to share the stuff with our fans when this nightmare is over.
Cryosphere: We are currently working hard on new music. We had a tour planned for spring, but COVID-19 ruined that. So we are writing and recording demos right now and cannot wait to share the stuff with our fans when this nightmare is over.
CV: Thank
you again for spending some time talking and sharing with
our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.
Cryosphere: Thank you so much for having us! And of course! Take care, and we will hopefully see the venues full of our favorite music again soon!
Check out Cryosphere at:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cryosphere
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryosphereband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryosphereband
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cryosphereband
Bandcamp: https://cryosphere.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Stbuz...
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-am...
our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.
Cryosphere: Thank you so much for having us! And of course! Take care, and we will hopefully see the venues full of our favorite music again soon!
Check out Cryosphere at:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cryosphere
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryosphereband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryosphereband
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cryosphereband
Bandcamp: https://cryosphere.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Stbuz...
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-am...
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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.
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