The Obelisk Questionnaire: Ricardo Siqueira of Brainscanner
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Ricardo Siqueira of Brainscanner
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I play guitar and sing on a Stoner Rock band that I like to think it’s not “only” a Stoner Rock band. We try hard to not repeat ourselves and bring something new to the table every time we are writing a new song. I love Sabbath’s riffs just as much as the next guy, but honestly this is not the only thing I listen to, so I want my music to reflect it.
Describe your first musical memory.
My dad listening to The Rolling Stones. I remember him listening a lot to “Bridges To Babylon” when it came out, like he does every time they release something.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
Having former Beaver guitarist Joszja Dibbes to play a kickass lead on our song “Phoneutria” in 2018. Beaver is one of my all time favorite bands and having him to play on my song really blew my mind! I’m really proud of how the song turned out.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
A lot lately, but I can’t think in any in a musical context.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
Being more satisfied with what you are doing. I like every song I recorded with every band I played, but the more I write and record, the better I like the outcome.
How do you define success?
Being proud of what you did. If my songs are sounding like I wanted or my band played a good gig, I believe it is success.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
A lot in the last few years. Elections, the pandemic, relatives and idols dying…
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
We are finishing our first full-length album and we got a split [out now]. We are also writing some other songs, but I’d really love to record a live album. If I had to choose that would be it.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
I believe art is the most subjective thing to ever exist, so I can’t think of “most essential function”. It can be the only place where you get to talk about something that is really important to you or something that ISN’T important, but you wanna talk about it anyway.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Finally getting to see my friends after the pandemic.
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