Lyraka Interviews

Lyraka Interviews

Who came up with the name Lyraka?

It's Jasmine's last name. The whole story, characters, website, and movie script are her creation, so the name is obvious.

Who are your top musical influences?

The two dicks, Richard Wagner (the composer) and Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist).

Name your 5 favorite albums.

Rainbow Rising

Assault Attack

Deep Purple In Rock

The Georg Solti conducted Ring Des Nibelungen

The Borodin Quartet's rendition of Beethoven's opus 132.

You will be releasing a 3D animation movie. How is that coming along for you?

The majority of the soundtrack has been written. The screenplay is close to completion.

How many instruments can you play and how long have you been playing and writing?

I play the electric lead guitar and I compose/score music. I started playing in 1984, but I put the guitar down for many years. I've played around 16 years overall.

What inspires you to do what you do?

Jasmine is my deepest and most consistent source of inspiration.

Do you write the music alone, or is it a collaborative effort?

The music is all mine.

What is the writing process like for you? Explain how you come up with ideas and music.

I'll either be listening to music, watching a movie, reading a book or spending time with Jasmine, and then I'll literally be struck with inspiration. And sometimes I will have what I call a "Michael Schenker Experience" whereas I'll be practicing and I'll come up with a really cool part.

What has been the hardest part of getting your music out there and heard?

The fact that erudite music has a very small demography is an integral variable of Lyraka's success. Since Jasmine and I are independently releasing the music, there is no pressure to be anything less than wildly creative. We have the freedom to write what we feel is truly significant; not part of some other party's dubious agenda. I take chances. For me, taking chances is the only way to write something enduring.

How do you think the internet has changed the music industry?

It tends to clog things up. There are so many people who try to promote their music on the internet. It seems like most everybody has a band nowadays. Unfortunately, people who have a lot of money yet no imagination get their music promoted more thoroughly than the "poor" bands. As always, fashion takes precedence over any kind of substance. When you go on a site and create an account to get your music heard, don't assume that your music will be found or that you're entitled to an audience.

Where do you see yourself musically in 5 years? What is your goal?

I will continue writing and composing new music for Lyraka because it's an epic.

How do you describe your music to people?

Wagnerian Opera Metal, defined.

Proudest moment to date?

Writing this music for my only love in the world.

Give us an update on any new things happening with your music or recording.

We have completed several songs with Graham Bonnet on vocals. His performances are absolutely amazing, like classic Rainbow and Michael Schenker Group.

What does music mean to you?

Music is the most effective way of expressing what's inside.

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