Interview with Aidan Edward Escalante of Donella Drive

November 18, 2024

Interview with Aidan Edward Escalante of Donella Drive

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 is greatly appreciated.

CV: What do you feel sets the band apart from other bands, especially those of similar sound and style? What's specific allure your sound and style have that has people taking notice?
Aidan Edward Escalante: We’re progressive but grounded enough for the average person to understand. It’s funk metal but without the cheesiness. It’s different and I don’t think it sounds like anybody else.

CV: For any band, dynamics is key to grabbing an audience's attention. What do you feel is the main ingredient to having such a captivating dynamic and being able to bring something more to the music?
Aidan: I don’t know honestly. I’ve seen tons of bands with zero dynamics do pretty well for themselves. I think it just boils down to fun. If you’re having fun, people are going to gravitate towards it.

CV: How would you describe the ultimate musical experience for your fans? And how does the band go about creating that musical vision, while generating the impact the band wants to have on its audience?
Aidan: Just rehearsing a lot. It’s pretty intricate music but it’s got a bounce and swagger to it that makes people move.

CV: The music business has always been one that regardless of who you are, where you came from or where you've been, you can either sink or swim. Does this type of realism have any effect on how the band drives itself to succeed?
Aidan: Not really. The driving force of the band is just making the music and putting it out there. Any kind of success that comes with it is purely based on chance from our experience.

CV: In your opinion, is there any middle ground for a band or is it a do or die climate in today's music industry?
Aidan: I don’t know lol.

CV: How would you describe the band's internal energy? Does the band’s outward appearance align with its true inward nature from your perspective?
Aidan: I think so.

CV: What's at the core of the band's songwriting approach? Are there certain elements that are considered when a song begins to take form and evolves?
Aidan: Usually a riff will turn into a jam, then we’ll arrange it and it becomes a song.

CV: Do you allow things to just happen when writing; seeing where a song goes, or is there a certain course of action and structure you keep a song on, thus, essentially making it destined to achieve its overall potential?
Aidan: We typically just let the song go where it wants to go.

CV: Do you feel how the fans and critics describe the band’s music accurately reflects how you would describe the band’s music?
Aidan: For the most part yes, even if they’re missing the nuances. I like to just think of us a weird funk metal band with some psyche and prog.

CV: Walk us through a typical show for the band...what can fans who have never seen you perform expect?
Aidan: A good time.

CV: What more can fans look forward to seeing coming from the band?
Aidan: More music.

CV: Thank you again for spending some time talking and sharing with our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.
Aidan: Cheers.

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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.