The Obelisk Questionnaire: Derek Phillips of Daemonelix
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Derek Phillips of Daemonelix
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I would have to say I am a musician first. Most things in my life revolve around music and have provided opportunities to connect with a lot of unique individuals.
Describe your first musical memory.
The them to Buck Rodgers.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
A Pantera concert where I met Layne from Alice In Chains and caught Vinnie Paul’s drum stick at the end of their set.
Slayer at the L.A. sports arena. People were tearing the seat cushions off their chairs and tossing them around like frisbees. Biggest mosh pit I have ever seen in my life.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
I tend to be rather passive. Playing music with other people, you have to be open to their interpretation of the music you make with them. It’s not going to be exactly how you envision it. That goes for people’s personalities & beliefs as well. Everyone is entitled to their own thoughts. My beliefs have changed over the years. I try to be open minded about life.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
Happiness.
How do you define success?
Making a living doing what you love.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
A video clip of a man getting his hand/ foot sliced off for stealing. It ruined my evening.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
The worst album ever created. I’m sure it will be a huge success and that’s what I’ll be known for, that turd of a record, and have to go out and play the worst music ever created for weeks on end.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
To bring people together.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Camping with my wife & dog.
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