The Obelisk Questionnaire: Adam O’Day of Mollusk
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Adam O’Day of Mollusk
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I’m a drummer and a fine art painter.
Describe your first musical memory.
My dad let me borrow a Walkman, to shut me up at my big brother’s soccer games. The two cassettes I had were Beastie Boys – License to Ill, and Weird Al – UHF soundtrack.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
When I saw my brother and sister sing together on a bar room stage in Athens, Georgia, it blew my mind.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
When a loved one dies, I feel like there is no god.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
It leads to a long-lasting sense of childhood wonderment.
How do you define success?
I define success for myself differently, updating the definition often. Currently, success in the music world, just means playing as loud and powerful as possible with my best bud Hank.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
I saw a guy get shot and killed in D.C. Haunts my nightmares.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
I have always thought it would be cool to make a sad cowboy album. And then make a doom version of the same tunes.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
They say visual art is the decoration of space and music is the decoration of time. But good art is relevant to both dimensions.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
This Friday, I have my biggest art exhibit ever, showing over 45 pieces.
Friday May 27th, 5-9pm
Rugosa Gallery
Eastham, MA
https://www.facebook.com/molluskboston/
https://molluskboston.bandcamp.com/
https://www.reverbnation.com/molluskband
https://www.facebook.com/AdamODayFineArt
https://www.adamjoday.com/
He’s a poignant bastard.