The Obelisk Questionnaire: Milosz Gassan from Morne
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Milosz Gassan from Morne
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
Well, I’d say that I let out my passion for creating something, music or writing lyrics or doing anything around that territory. I let something that is inside out. Guess how I grew up and how my parents raised me and sparked all those interests led me to where I am and what I do.
Describe your first musical memory.
Can’t really remember exactly. There was always music in our house. My parents always listened to something. I’d say bands like Genesis, Pink Floyd come to mind. I wasn’t necessarily aware of it but it’s still somewhere in my head. Generally music is something that was always part of my day as a kid.
Describe your best musical memory to date.
My first distortion pedal. My dad bought me an electric guitar when I was 9 or 10 after seeing me rocking out around our house with an acoustic guitar for a couple of years. I had no idea how to make my electric guitar to make “that” sound until my neighbor gave me this piece of shit handmade distortion pedal. I could then figure out how to make my own noise. It pretty much changed my life.
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
I try to move forward as fast as I can so I don’t have to look back and remember any of that.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
To a lot of frustration that sometimes leads to satisfaction. Always a bumpy road with a lot of twists and turns but I wouldn’t want it any other way.
How do you define success?
Happiness. No matter how high or how low in your life you are, being happy is a success.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
My friends passing away at young age. It’s devastating.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
More Morne albums.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
Uncompromised education. Nothing more nothing less. It lets you think and it lets you learn.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Sharing more quality time with my family and my friends. Also getting a little bit more sleep would be good.
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