Static was finished just before our second gig with Jim in the line-up, and that’s where it made its live debut. For us, there are generally two kinds of songs (aside from the distinction to good and shit music that is), those we first play live and then record, and those we record straight away….
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Phase Back on Track #11 ~ Amethyst
*Article edited in November 2024 to include details relating to the remastered version, Amethyst (Resurfaced). The main riff of Amethyst came into existence an evening when I was hanging out at a mate’s house with another mutual friend of ours, during the exam period for the course all three of us were attending at the time…
Wealth vs Glory
Q: Glory or Money? Being Achiles‘ hometown’s native myself, posthumous fame couldn’t have bypassed my mind without preoccupying it even to the slightest in the past. I think I have diminished, as much as possible, the arrogance, the need for acceptance, and the greediness for praise in me. The concept of inner-world immortality is deeply…
on The Importance of Lyrics
Q: The lyrics are brilliant, really fabulous. What is the source of inspiration for Phase? Where do you get all these great ideas? What do you intend to show through your lyrics? Thank you so very much! We really do focus on the lyrical content, not that we don’t value music as much, but I…
The Person and the Persona
Q: What’s the difference between the band’s members when on stage and backstage? Backstage after a gig? Definitely sweatier! (laughter) I can’t say that there’s any particular difference. Obviously, there can be a theatrical element on stage but I don’t feel we have any overblown persona that we exhibit on stage or in public and…
on the Average Listener’s Inattention to Lyrical Content
Q: Do you think that some pay attention to your lyrics and others don’t? Definitely! There’s many people who don’t value lyrical content as much when listening to music so I don’t take any offence. As George Jones said, when you’re happy you’re enjoying the music, and when you’re sad you understand the lyrics. Interviewer:…
an Attempt to Analyse “The Tree of Li(f)e”
Q: The idea for the excellent cover of your album is yours and it gives a background for lots of interpretations and meditation. Would you reveal your point of view? I could try, but I really don’t know where to start, as there’s a lot to unpack. A picture is worth a thousand words as…
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