Interview with Anders L. Rasmussen

February 17, 2025

Interview with Anders L. Rasmussen

By Mick Michaels

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

CV: Every artist experiences highs and lows. Many struggle just to move from one level to the next, and some, unfortunately, never do. What would you consider to be a pivotal point in an artist's career which would take them from one level to the next that a struggling artist should be aware of? Is it an individual mindset or does it equate more to opportunity? Or is it something all together different in your opinion?

Anders L. Rasmussen: I would say my pivotal moment was when I realized that I could no longer wait for others to help me take the step, that if I wanted to achieve something more, I had to take the initiative myself. I had to take bigger risks on things I had no knowledge of. I had to actively seek out knowledge to further build my career. For example, learning what it takes to release my first album. I was on my own. I gathered the best local musicians to help me record 10 self-produced songs. I taught myself the art of mixing (to some extent) and took on all the administrative tasks required to get an album on the shelves of the local record store.

CV: What do you feel an artist can do right now to stay relevant, especially in an environment, such as the present, where performing in front of a live audience is not an option?

ALR: I think it's important to stay updated and not be afraid to explore the digital opportunities available out there. Many of these can be tried out for free. If something works for you, go for it! Development should benefit us, not hold us back. Be smart, sensible, and focus on a few things at a time. Maybe you manage to stick out a bit and stay relevant over time.

CV: What have you found to be the balancing point between relevance and over saturation when it comes to being an artist? Is there a fine line between the two or can it be looked at to some degree as the two essentially being one in the same?

ALR: As a local musician, I’ve found that the balance comes from being intentional with my releases and performances. Staying relevant means engaging with my audience regularly but leaving enough space for my work to resonate. Oversaturation can dilute the impact of your music, so I try to focus on quality over quantity. While the two can overlap at times, I think they’re different because relevance builds excitement, while oversaturation can lead to fatigue.

CV: Is there any level of consideration, or even concern, to deliver on expectations, whether it being your own or that of the fans, when working on new material?

ALR: I am always trying to excel, to outdo my previous release. But who am I to decide what better than the other? But, yes, to some extent I want to take new steps in my little corner of my world.

CV: For you, what’s first when it comes to songwriting…is it a matter of lyrics melody, chords, beat, attitude? Or is it more organic than that where the moment dictates the process and outcome?

ALR: Both, but mostly it starts with a chord pattern, or a riff. Usually, I play this over and over, making small adjustments, and little by little a song melody appears on top of it. Once in a while bits and pieces of of a song just comes to me «from nowhere». The inspiration behind it could be something I saw on the TV, a song a listened to or maybe something I read in a book.

CV: What do you believe makes songwriting more honest and impactful...that something that both the artist and listener can share?

ALR: I never write a song with the intention of fitting in, to stay hip and updated on what’s hot and not. I always write music I dig myself. If one of my songs resonate with the listener, that is honest and impactful songwriting.

CV: What do you feel has been the greatest contribution to your success as an artist?

ALR: The ability to always want to write and record. It’s never empty of song ideas. I could write entire albums in a week if needed. So, the answer is my ability to always move forward with new ideas.

CV: What's next for you? What can fans expect to see coming up?

ALR: I am releasing my second single 17th of January. An interpretation of the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic, ‘Simple Man’. Over the course of the winter and spring there will be a couple of more songs before me debut album will hit the stores before summer. Date and title to announce in a couple of months.

CV: Thank you again, Anders, for spending some time talking and sharing with

our readers. I wish you all the best and continued success.

ALR: Thank you so much! It was fun answering your questions.

Check out Anders at:
https://orcd.co/simpleman-anderslrasmussen

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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.