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How are things going? Please introduce yourself to the readers.
I’m
Miasmyr from moon, an obscure black metal project from Australia. The band
is strictly underground with emphasis placed on atmosphere and occultism.
When
did you get the idea to form Moon? Are you happy with how things have
progressed with the band so far? How would you describe Moon's music to
someone who has never heard it before?
Moon was
originally a side project when playing in Forn Valdyrheim and was a studio
based endeavour into the infernal occult. It is used as guided imagery
association for astral projection and has a focus on ritual workings and
wordless travels into the underworld. The sound is raw but atmospheric with
a nihilistic blackness demotivating direction and breaking down rational
ways of thought. Semblant thoughts are evoked as spirits that emerge in the
music and instrumentation.
If I
am not mistaken you are the sole-member of the band. Are you currently
looking for new members to join or do you prefer to work alone? If you have
some new members please introduce them to the readers.
I write
and record the songs but I have live members for shows and sometimes use
session players on recordings. Working alone gives me creative freedom;
many players in bands need something like a solo project as an outlet for
independent ideas as was originally how Moon started. Currently the line-up
is Dirge, Kris, Elokin and myself. We’ll be playing August 12 with
Pestilential Shadows, Erebus Enthroned and Crowned at the globe in
Brisbane.
What
do you feel are the advantages and disadvantages to being a one-man band? If
you had the opportunity to work with any musicians {past or present} who
would you love to work with?
For an
introspective project such as this I can delve a lot deeper if it is just me
creating the work. On the down side doing the job of all parts means more
leg work. I'd like to work with a good sound engineer at some point, one
who can share the vision and bring more depth to the work.
You
recently released moon's debut "Caduceus Chalice" through Moribund rec. How
long did it take you to write/record the songs for this release?
It was
written and recorded over a period of around nine months. The songs grew in
character and atmosphere as a result of working close with them for some
time. It was recorded in my basement studio and is a reflection of the
gnostic influence from my altered state experiences of the time. The
Caduceus and Chalice are symbols of the male and female sex organs and their
union brings about the spark that ignites the inner vision, it’s a good
analogy for the mentality I was in when making it.
Are
you happy with how everything turned out? How has response been from the
press and the fans?
This is
not meant for everyone but it’s good to see there are quite a few people
around who can appreciate and identify with it on some level. Wolfsvuur and
Moribund have done well in supporting this project and this has aided
significantly in it getting around.
Which
usually comes first for you the lyrics or the music? Speaking of lyrics what
are some topics/subjects you write about?
The music
itself communicates more than the words which remain hidden in the mix; the
delivery and expression of the performance stands as being most important.
The emphasis is placed on the introspective aspect of black metal serving as
guided imagery for astral projection. The subject matter is of ritual
workings, necromancy and wordless travels inside the spirit world.
You
live in the great country of Australia, I have been a huge “fan” of
Australian metal for years. So I was interested in your opinion of
Australia's metal scene?
I don't
make a connection with the metal scene in Australia although in Brisbane my
home town there are many strong acts that are unique who each have their own
sound. Impetuous Ritual and Portal are two black/death anomalies whose
obscure sound is revered throughout the world; Mongrels Cross and Embrace
The Solar Winds have given notable performances that are something outside
the usual.
Thank
you for taking the time to fill out the interview.
Thanks.
http://moonmyth.blogspot.com/
http://www.moribundcult.com/
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