Yesterday in New Orleans, I had the pleasure of talking with Paul Masvidal of prog-metal masterminds Cynic about their brand of music, the art of experiencing and making music, and a curious album by their musical contemporaries Atheist called "Elements".
I had waited 16 years to see Cynic, and their set at the House of Blues as direct support for Between the Buried And Me was, unbelievably, more than I had hoped for. Cynic's set was an emotional rollercoaster balanced with a tour de force musician's clinic, and it was a personal dream come true for me to witness it. Classics from their albums "Focus" and "Traced in Air" filled the room with relaxing intensity, tied together with moments of spirituality. Not to be missed, as they must be seen to be believed.
You can keep up with Cynic through their official website. Please give them a listen if you haven't already.
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Everyone has something in their life they are very passionate about be it their job, a hobby, or sports to name but a couple. My hobby is music, and a side effect of being so engulfed in it is the discovery of music so pleasing to one's senses that it should be shared with the world and blasted from every rooftop.
But it becomes very frustrating if the world already had its chance and blew it big time. Enter Criminally Underrated.
This project's goal is to put forth a book highlighting albums in case study format as to give the world (on a listener by listener basis) a second chance and perhaps new listening tools for music in general.
Once this project has recouped costs, all profits will be donated to the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital of Pensacola, Florida. Not enough good can be said of these people and the miracles they work on a daily basis.
Exclusive updates will be posted here containing progress reports on Criminally Underrated as well as occasional interview excerpts, random thoughts, and/or blanket requests for anything readers might like to contribute.
But it becomes very frustrating if the world already had its chance and blew it big time. Enter Criminally Underrated.
This project's goal is to put forth a book highlighting albums in case study format as to give the world (on a listener by listener basis) a second chance and perhaps new listening tools for music in general.
Once this project has recouped costs, all profits will be donated to the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital of Pensacola, Florida. Not enough good can be said of these people and the miracles they work on a daily basis.
Exclusive updates will be posted here containing progress reports on Criminally Underrated as well as occasional interview excerpts, random thoughts, and/or blanket requests for anything readers might like to contribute.
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