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The Obelisk Questionnaire: James Benson of Chrome Waves, Comatose & Amiensus

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The Obelisk Questionnaire is a series of open questions intended to give the answerer an opportunity to explore these ideas and stories from their life as deeply as they choose. Answers can be short or long, and that reveals something in itself, but the most important factor is honesty.

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The Obelisk Questionnaire: James Benson of Chrome Waves, Comatose & Amiensus

How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?

I simply describe myself as a musician. I grew up with some music around me but wasn’t interested until my early teen years when I was introduced to Led Zeppelin and hardcore/metal of the early 2000s.

Describe your first musical memory.

My friends and I, around age 15, joined in and pressed record on a single Logitech mic with a few instruments and tried to put together a song. It was horrible.

Describe your best musical memory to date.

Being stranded in Kelowna, BC, at the end of a tour because the head in our bus was stripped. Beautiful place, very hospitable.

When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?

I went to two private colleges, and have a degree in Biblical Theology. That education helped me firmly cement my leaving religion.

Where do you feel artistic progression leads?

Escapism.

How do you define success?

Feeling content.

What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?

Arkansas.

Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.

A live album.

What do you believe is the most essential function of art?

Escapism.

Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?

Growing peppers and making hot sauce during the summer/fall and camping with my four dogs.

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Comatose, “Circles” official video

Chrome Waves, Where We Live (2020)

Amiensus, Abreaction (2020)

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2 Responses to “The Obelisk Questionnaire: James Benson of Chrome Waves, Comatose & Amiensus”

  1. Mark says:

    Enjoyed that Amiensus album. Short but sweet answers!

  2. Rick says:

    The Arkansas answer made me laugh.

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