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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Jason Walton of Snares of Sixes (ex-Agalloch)

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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?

From a very young age I became fascinated by the power, magic, and mystery of music. I never wanted to live a normal life, I’ve always wanted to live on the boundaries, on the edges somehow. The freedom of music and self-expression sets people apart from the rest. This is why I started creating, and why I continue to create 30 years later. Living free and creating. Defining what I do is somewhat useless, I make sound.

Describe your first musical memory.

Listening to Ozzy Osbourne’s “Bark at the Moon” in my Cousin’s room. It changed my life.

Describe your best musical memory to date.

Hard to choose, so I will just choose one. Playing with Agalloch directly before Obituary and Morbid Angel in California.

When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?

When Agalloch broke up. I never imagined we would ever stop, for any reason, ever.

Where do you feel artistic progression leads?

Not sure how to answer this. Hopefully it leads to the fulfillment and happiness of the creator.

How do you define success?

Much like the above, happiness and fulfillment.

What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?

Anathema in 2012.

Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.

A really great Death Metal album. Also maybe a book of photography.

What do you believe is the most essential function of art?

To challenge people. To make them think about the world in ways they previously hadn’t.

Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?

I am looking forward to the pandemic receding and being able to travel again.

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Snares of Sixes, “MoonBladder” official video