The Obelisk Questionnaire: Shane Brennan of Apollo80
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Shane Brennan of Apollo80
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
Rough. I don’t practice enough.
Describe your first musical memory.
I always wanted to play drums as a kid, but my music teacher in school (that bitch!) didn’t let me.
So I saved up, bought my own kit and started jamming in the shed with my older brother.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
Probably those early shed jams with my brother as a kid.
But equally important is the whole journey I’m going through with Apollo80.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
I usually take things as they come. I don’ really have expectations. I just go with the flow.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
A better sound!
How do you define success?
Happiness. Both feeling it and seeing it.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
I saw a guy drill into his own hand. Does that count?
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
A collaboration with different type of musicians – Bring someone new into the band to add and contribute to what we already have.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
Communication – It works with people who are open to try different ideas.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Watching my children grow.
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