The Obelisk Questionnaire: Ryan Evans of Cruthu
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Ryan Evans of Cruthu
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
We define Cruthu as Occult/Traditional Doom. I met the guys in Cruthu when my Garage Doom band, Seritas, and when they needed a singer I fit right in with style and approach they are going for. Really though since Black Sabbath is my favorite band, every band I’ve recorded with has stemmed from that influence in some way.
Describe your first musical memory.
Hard to say, because there was always music in on my household. My mom loved &B, Poo of the day, and Soul but my dad loved old school Country and Delta Blues. There was always music on, and my parents encouraged my interest in music.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
There are so many, from my first gig at 14 playing in front of the school and getting a great response, to my first serious band, Blind Addiction playing on the main stage at The Capitol Theater opening for national acts, or that same band opening for Dio later, or that feeling when you hold your own record in your hand… The are two many things to pick just one.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
When I learned pineapple was a controversial pizza topping.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
Optimally to new ideas and opportunities.
How do you define success?
People I respect honestly liking what I do, and having people tell me my music has helped them or touched then in some way.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
The exhibition on America at the moment.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
I’m currently undertaking that actually. I’ve been creating instrumental experimental/ambient/psychedelic music with my solo project Ubuntu. It’s like nothing I’ve ever done before, and I love the challenge and doing something completely different than anything I’ve done before.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
Joy and catharsis.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Everything I’m looking forward to is musical! I’m working with a Traditional Metal band called Mortis Examine doing vocals, and playing guitar in a Dark Psychedelic band called The MK Ultras. I’m looking forward to releasing music with those projects.
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https://cruthu.bandcamp.com/
http://doom-dealer.de/
