Nova Incepta (New Initiative) is an Australian collaboration of artists that wish to deliver its unique blend of progressive rock and cinematic scoring to the world. The project utilizes features of rhythmical complexity, orchestral scoring, cinematic themes, progressive ideas and elements of World Music. Nova Incepta hope to connect with the globe sharing its spiritual beliefs and promoting change through the universal language of music.
One of the founders of the project, Daniel Greis talked for Progarchy about the upcoming EP, and more.
What’s Nova Incepta up to these days? I assume pretty busy as the new EP is on the way.
Nova Incepta are always busy! We’ve constantly been on the go for the last 2 years and nothing has changed today. At the moment we are putting the finishing touches on our upcoming EP “New Initiatives” and are in the midst of rehearsing material for our live gigs. We have also recently had a bassist and keyboardist join the team and they fit those positions perfectly! Nova Incepta is officially complete! Although, we have ideas to write our next album with a main vocalist incorporated, but for now were sticking with mainly instrumentals. On that note, we are already deep into writing the album.
How would you describe the sound of Nova Incepta? You say for your sound “Cinematic progressive rock.” I would love to here a little more about it.
The sound of Nova Incepta is a unique blend of progressive rock and cinematic scoring. The project utilizes features of progressive rock/metal (including rhythmic complexity and extended solo sections), orchestral scoring, cinematic themes and elements of World Music. We feel like progressive rock and cinematic scoring are both such epic genres of music, so why not merge them together to make a hybrid? We like to call the genre – “Progmatic”.
Is there a certain concept you guys are following in making music?
That’s actually a very interesting question for us, as we seemed to have taken an unorthodox approach to writing this EP. Initially Nova Incepta only comprised of Jesse Turner (guitarist) and Gareth Cohen (drummer/composer/producer). However, at the same time there was a separate project going on between Jesse Turner and Daniel Greis (composer/producer) that was actually the beginning ideas of “Anonymous Oracle”. As both Gareth Cohen and Daniel Greis had the same stylistic approach to writing, in time both writers came together to create this power team. Both composers wrote and structured their own separate material, which entailed orchestral instrumentations, rhythms, and melodies. Each producer would then take the material to Jesse who would bring it to life by tracking in the rhythm guitar, bass guitar as well as having full freedom to write the lead guitar parts and solos. That’s always been our conceptual approach with regards to composition – to try and incorporate the best of what each member has to offer. Going forward for our album, we have developed an amazing chemistry and understanding when it comes to writing material and we are looking forward to involving our two newest members Ben (Bassist) and Kailesh (Keyboardist).
Tell us a little about your upcoming EP “New Initiatives.” How does it sound?
The “New Initiatives” EP is the exact sound we want to start our Nova Incepta Journey with. It’s a musical odyssey, taking the listener on an expedition through many different genres and styles, provoking many different emotions and thoughts. Throughout the EP we have collaborated with young highly skilled musicians, Jodi Cohen and Kessem Turner giving us vocals for certain featured vocal sections as well as Paul Khoder and Kailesh Reitmans featuring with guest piano solos. The EP begins with a prelude, introducing the main theme of a 3-part suite called “inabstain” which comes later in the EP. It is then followed by “Anonymous Oracle” which takes the listener on a musical journey through the notion of self-guidance and then last but not least, “Inabstain”, a 3-part suite that culminates into a 15-minute musical adventure that explores the notion of addiction.
Is “Anonymous Oracle” kind of a mirror that reflects what can we expect from the upcoming EP “New Initiatives”?
Yes, to a certain extent. Although as I mentioned before Nova Incepta have two composers/producers, Daniel Greis who composed and produced “Anonymous Oracle” and Gareth Cohen who composed and produced the 3-part suite “Inabstain”. Although both writers have a similar stylistic approach, each has their own unique traits and sounds. So to completely answer your question, expect the same style of music but with a slightly different sound…if that makes sense.
What made you choose “Anonymous Oracle” as a single to represent your new EP?
We knew the minute the track was finished it would be our single to represent the EP. “Anonymous Oracle” addresses to the world exactly what Nova Incepta is all about as well as what to expect from us in the future. The track takes the listener on a journey through many different styles of music including progressive rock, progressive metal, cinematic themes, orchestrations, jazz and djent, which provokes various emotions. Our goal in this track was to connect with any listener who appreciates and loves music no matter what genre or style they are into, even electronic, trance and pop lovers, ANYONE! 🙂
As a new talented band, what are the expectations of yours from the “business”?
Thank you for the complement. To be honest were not to sure what to expect from the industry, were going to take it as it comes and just do what needs to be done to the best of our ability.
Here I wanted to have a serious finish to the interview. They say in Australia you can see giant spiders in your own houses, in your beds! Is it a myth?
This is no myth, every so often you will find an 8 legged friend bigger than the size of your hand hanging out in the corner of your roof, he’s just there to keep you company. Spiders, like all creatures wont attack you unless you threaten them in some way.
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