Architeck Perspective on Lost

We are excited to share Architeck's new track "Lost"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Architeck to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "Lost". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Architeck anything!

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

Life is a journey, sometimes you get lost. How would my life be if I'd made different choices.

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

My earliest memory is my mom giving piano lessons to the neighbor kids. As child.I enjoyed sitting at the piano pounding at the keys, trying to make sounds and melodies. Throughout my life, music has always been a main focus and keen greedient from my happiness.

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?

Answer:

At the age of 10 my brother and I wrote "the cookie crunch." We thought it was the most brilliant work of musical craftsmanship ever. We recorded it on a cassette and sent it off to the local radio station begging for play time. It was me pounding on the piano and my brother pounding on pots and pans with spoons. It was rather hideous but that's where I made my start with making music

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Our music is a newer "new wave." It's very piano driven. I'd say the piano is the skeleton of every song. We had lots of strings and bass and occasional guitars. Jason wrights fantastic lyrics that are very thought-provoking. His vocals are very strong and always takes every song to the next level.

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?

Answer:

It has evolved from only piano music to adding other instruments and drums.

What themes do you explore throughout your music?

Answer:

Everything from life, regrets, religion spirituality and relationships. Our music is a reflection of the lives we have lived.

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?

Answer:

Depeche Mode they are the band that has influenced our sound and modality from the very beginning. A very close second would be The cure or the foo fighters.

If you could attend a performance by any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

Led Zeppelin was such a pioneer band. Their passion and musicianship was amazing

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

Answer:

Very light fast moving piano driven new wave positivity with a hint of darkness and a light at the end of the tunnel

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?

Answer:

Not yet published, Eureka Gold. It's an upcoming cynical look at how some people sell you a dream but just want to take your money.

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

The cure, Depeche mode, and rush. Three bands that have defined moderen music and pushed the boundaries.

What is the strangest place where you have discovered a new song?

Answer:

Sitting in a bar in a small town in Brazil. The radio was playing Legion Urbano. I fell in love.

Who is your dream artist or musician to collaborate with?

Answer:

Robert Smith of The Cure

What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?

Answer:

There is hope, and we can make a difference.