Interview with Solnedgang

 


By Mick Michaels

 



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

CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and style and how does that definition uniquely describe the music?
Solnedgang: I'd call it atmospheric and melodic instrumental music in the post-rock/metal realm. I'm influenced by loads of different artists so I hope that sets my music apart somewhat.

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?
Solnedgang: I think it's achievable, but obviously on social media it's very different and I don't play live so I don't really get to talk to them in person. I've spoken to a few online though, and they have all been very nice.

CV: Is fan interaction an important part of the band’s inner culture?
Solnedgang: I'd say so. I love talking to people about music in general so please don't hesitate to reach out!

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?
Solnedgang: I think so, but it helps setting boundaries for yourself on what you're happy and willing to discuss. And it's probably wise to not be on social media ALL the time!

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?
Solnedgang: Very good question. I think the main difference is the type of music that's part of the mainstream in each country/culture. Black metal, for example, is pretty much mainstream in Norway these days, but very much underground everywhere else.

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?
Solnedgang: It obviously depends very much on the person, but I think some people are drawn more to international artists than others. The language barrier is obviously a big issue, and that just depends on the importance the listener puts on being able to understand the lyrics. Obviously you don't have that issue with instrumental music, and melody is pretty much universal.

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?
Solnedgang: Well, it's given a lot more people the opportunity to be an artist. Being able to record high quality music at home without expensive equipment means that the lines have blurred somewhat.

CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
Solnedgang: All artists are influenced by other artists, so it just comes down to what and who your influences are and how you apply that to your own music. If you just copy one artist or genre isn't great, but if you combine two different genres, for example, that might be considered trend-setting…Blackgaze comes to mind. There is also a question about who is setting the trends and who is popularizing them.

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?
Solnedgang: I can see both sides. There is always going to be a sub-genre you've never heard of, but if you really enjoy a particular type of music it can make it easier to find other artists you will like. Let's use Blackgaze as an example again: if you like Deafheaven you might also like Alcest. Then again, you might not – they sound very different, and just happen to share certain characteristics.

CV: What can fans expect to see coming next from you?
Solnedgang: I think the next release will be an EP in early 2024, followed by an album a few months later.

CV: Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.
Solnedgang: Thank you, these have been some great and thoughtful questions!

Check out Solnedgang at:

https://solnedgang.co.uk/

https://solnedgang.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PD7uqkbQfqIQs7W5aAsYW?si=mFEI9K-CQVm_ywuoCl5FjQ

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089333672717

https://www.instagram.com/solnedgang_music/


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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.




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