German post-metal quartet Below A Silent Sky in 2015 released their debut full-length titled “Corrosion.” For 2016 the band has scheduled quite a few live performances. Read below what they told us about their work.
What made you go for the name Below a Silent Sky?
We have made a long list with different names and then chose the one which fitted the best in our eyes. We think that this name can be implicated with an atmospheric sound like the sky that surrounds our whole world.
How do you usually describe your music?
Atmospheric post-metal without vocals.
What is your writing process like?
The two guitarists gather some riffs at home which are sometimes already supported by a programmed drum machine. Afterwards these ideas are brought to the rehearsals where they are discussed and processed with the whole band. The results of these rehearsals are recorded and get improved at home again. This process continues until we are satisfied with the song.
Who or what is your inspiration, if you have any?
Every single band member has it’s own influences in different music genres. The range embraces Jazz, Blues, Progressive, Alternative, Stoner Rock, Doom and of course Post-Rock and Post-Metal. Aside from these musical aspects daily experiences also have an impact on our creative process.
What is your favourite song on the new album “Corrosion”?
Sulfur is actually the song which we all like most because you can go crazy to it and the 7/8 bar part is unconventional and pretty cool.
What makes “Corrosion” different?
We think what really makes this album special is that the songs are constantly developed and no part is repeated. Sometimes we just take a melody or a riff and put it in another context. So the classical song structure verse-bridge-chorus is completely broken up. Furthermore, the songs represent the four elements in a subtile way and incorporate the process of natural corrosion in a deeper dimension.
What should music lovers expect from “Corrosion”?
You can loose yourself in this atmospheric work and discover more details every time you listen to it.
What kind of emotions would you like your audience to feel when they listen to your music?
We have no specific emotion in mind. Everyone can feel or think of whatever the music evokes in their heads.
Which do you like most, life in the studio or on tour?
Honestly both is great fun. In the studio you can see your songs grow and work on the details. On tour you get to know a lot of cool people and you can give everything on stage. This mix of recording in the studio, rehearsing and touring is the right combination of fun, positive stress and creative work.
Pick your 3 favourite albums that you would take on a desert island with you.
Tool – Lateralus
AHAB – The Boats Of Glen Carrig
Sigur Ros – Kveikur
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