http://www.impossiblethingsrecords.com/shah/
Julian Shah-Taylor, self-producing artist, speaks with Breakthrough Band about his music and offers an inside look at the path he is trekking.
Breakthrough Band: How would you describe your music?
Julian Shah-Taylor: I would describe it as varied and informed by all sorts of different influences. I love all sorts of music from Classical to Avant Garde electronica and everything in between, so I like to reference as much as I can to make something beautiful that is unclassifiable. I would like it to be sensual and thoughtful.
BB: How do you produce your music?
JST: I record everything in my bedroom on a laptop and use one SM58 to mic everything from vocals to dulcimer/toy piano. I mix in Protools and play everything live, except for Arp Synths, which kind of play themselves!
BB: As a new artist, what was the biggest challenge that you have had to overcome?
JST: Distancing myself from what is expected of me from my previous bands. Also, getting trapped into a particular bracket. It is also impossible to find dedicated musicians who can put the time in that I would like.
BB: What is your favorite social networking or media web site and why?
JST: Facebook, because it is a lot more personal than the others.
BB: What advice do you have for others who are looking to start a band or market their music?
JST: Define your audience, target them, and mean it. Never do it for the wrong reasons…it is obvious and that comes through in the music.
Check out Julian’s Music Here:
www.impossiblethingsrecords.com/shah
www.myspace.com/juliandrinkme
www.facebook.com/jshahtayler
www.twitter.com/julianshah
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/un-ange-passe |
