The Sonic Symphonic Podcast

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 14

This is my interview with a true magician of the highest order. I speak of none other than the ADRIAN BENEGAS, the lone wolf, who fearlessly, and rather admirably, has taken the path out of obscurity and into the world of metal working with huge names; all the while conjuring up some EPIC and THEATRICAL music along the way. I really enjoyed our conversation; the guy is an inspiration to us all!
The Sonic Symphonic Podcast Episode 12 where 'Face To Face' recieves the month's 'Sonic Symphonic Gold Award': https://youtu.be/0jeATiNIdT4
A walkthrough of 'Diamonds In The Dark' EP: https://youtu.be/bR_DFQmZZSQ
Adrian Benegas YouTube:  @Adrian Benegas Music 
Tragul YouTube:  @Adrian Benegas' TRAGUL 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrianbenegasmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianbenegasofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianbenegasok
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J840ZUStRD8F47g0Eclpr?si=cCjhdiFmSda6bxK0a1PslQ&nd=1
Enjoy the show - come back soon!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 'The Revenant'
05:31 Interview begins...
05:45 Tragul and how it all began.
08:42 Music school and music theory
10:49 Bands, or rather, no bands.
11:38 How Adrian started working with some of the biggest names in the industry.
15:15 Discussing formats, singles vs. albums, Adrians approach to song writing.
18:51 The process of learning, the psychology behind the music, introspection, being an orphan of life, a lone wolf.
21:21 A segue into the meaning behind the podcast and this channel 21:52 Dropping music and the impact that has.
22:31 A segue into Jordan Peterson and how he kickstarted Ben's recovery out of cocaine and back into music, treating life as an adventure. 26:13 The meaning behind 'The Revenant' album; praise for Adrians awesome creations, how Adrians music resonates with Ben, and his compositional style.
28:28 Music is magic, freedom through composition, imagination, time-signatures, Lovecraft, and Adrians ambition.
31:42 The meaning behind 'Cadavria', self-insight, facing your shadow self, Buddhism, suffering, and the tricks our mind plays on us and staying in the positive present. authenticity.
35:35 Esotericism, being the thinker behind the thinker, 'The Power of Now'.
37:27 What's next for Adrian Benegas.... the story continues!
40:00 Rounding up, points to take away, Adrians closing remarks.
42:48 Ben's closing remarks.
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Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt...
Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life.
[MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
#metal #podcast #powermetal

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 13

This is my interview with synth-wizard, story-creator, and all-round awesome Craig Rossi, the mind behind the doom metal band Drift Into Black . 'Earthtorn' (album; 2022) tells the story of an extra-terrestrial sent to Earth to destroy mankind but then instead becomes enthralled by our way of life, falls in love, loses his beloved to cancer and through all this; decides to abort his mission. It features some amazing music and I love it. Enjoy the show - come back soon!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:49 'Good Mourning Earth'
01:58 'It Fell From The Sky'
08:29 Craig Rossi, Grey Skies Fallen, starting Drift Into Black
09:57 Craigs setup
10:37 The great unboxing resulting in 'Ghost On The Shore'
11:44 The concept/story of 'Earthtorn'
13:31 'Patterns of Light' - a story of abuse and revenge,
16:57 Craigs transition to Drift Into Black
18:05 Lyric videos
18:52 Signing with Black Lion Records, patience.
21:00 Bobby Torres - Frightbox Recording, personal journeys into the world of mixing and mastering, plugins and VST instruments, keyboards
26:34 Another brilliant concept idea!
27:51 Keyboardists & Influences
29:26 Words of wisdom; "to hit the right buttons you have to hit the wrong ones first", patience (again).
34:09 For a BRIEF moment I believed Craig was a stripper, day jobs.
36:00 Reviews of Earthtorn and thanks to the community for downloading, streaming, buying.
37:01 My Posters, our mutual appreciation of Octavarium
37:56 Closing chatter, Halloween, and goodbyes!
38:55 Comments on the interview and introduction to 'Ghost On The Shore'
39:33 'Ghost On The Shore' _________________________________________
Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt...
Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life.
[MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
#metal #podcast #doommetal

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 12

This felt like the best episode yet; I really, really, REALLY enjoyed recording it. Some AMAZING concepts and MIND-BLOWING bands featured. Lots of guns and war themes too! Enjoy the show - come back soon!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction 00:25 -
 @Voraath - Topic - 'The Barrens'
08:48 -  @Whispered (Official) - 'Strike!'
14:30 - Absolon - 'Blinded By Lies'
21:48 - THE SONIC SYMPHONIC GOLD AWARD this month goes to:  @Adrian Benegas Music  for 'Face to Face'
29:53 - Ben Sebastian - 'The Treacherous Whispers of Tempestuous Winters'
34:42 - What's been happening in 'Planet Sebastian' this last month.
35:47 -  @Reclaimai 
36:49 -  @Royal Hunt - Topic - 'Thorn In My Heart'
45:45 - Get in touch with me, send me your music!
46:33 - Yakoeza - 'March Of The Mindless Sheep'
52:45 -  @Emetropia - 'Personal Warfare'
57:44 -  @King Stephen  - 'And Over The Ashes I Shall Reign'
1:04:21 - Closing remarks, get in touch! Until next time!
Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt...
Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life.
[MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
#metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 11

This is my interview with the hugely personable, endearingly humble and fiercely heavy Teren; the magician behind the indomitably heavy symphonic/black/death metal project EXIST IN RUIN. 'Exist In Ruin' EP is not only a masterpiece in metal creation but also the product of one man's honest and determined journey out of the grit and an epic demonstration of how, through investment in one's own musical talents, one can yield a masterpiece production that achieves musical success and acclaim, ticks off a personal bucket-list item, brings musicians and even friends together but, and get this, can also save a marriage! Enjoy the show - come back soon!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction.
01:32 Teren, background, starting the project, Reaper, approach to composition.
10:17 Outsourcing musicians, managing the project.
12:44 A decade-long journey feat. poor environment, an end of career, the pandemic, the other woman, the saving of a marriage and commitment to music.
19:03 Ben discovering Exist In Ruin, depression, project cohesion.
21:32 Future plans.
23:00 Two guys talking guitars; compositional approaches and playing.
26:40 The response to the EP
29:32 Teren's words to the community, closing comments
30:52 'The Affliction'
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Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt...
Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life.
[MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 10

Some more awesome finds, recommendations and submissions from unsigned and emerging bands this month. You can send your submissions to sonicsymphonic@outlook.com Thank you for all your messages of support and condolence over the last couple of weeks too guys.
Here's a link to my interview on the Love Anarch Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5fb2... Enjoy the show - come back soon!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Inferi  - Carving Thine Kingdom
06:45 Gallia - Euphoria
12:32 Archie Caine - Eden
17:58 Update on all things Ben Sebastian
21:13 Ben Sebastian - Marching Toward Redemption
27:07 The Sonic Symphonic Gold Award: Aquilus - The Silent Passing
38:33 Ominous Conclusions - Alone
43:06 Etwas - You Nephilim
50:00 How to get in touch, closing remarks.
Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt...
Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life.
[MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 9

This one goes out to my recently departed younger brother Richard. I literally found out hours ago. Grief affects us all at some point in our lives and is unfortunately part of the human condition. This is my experience. I couldn't let people down by falling out of scheduled interviews and what-not without explaining why. I also felt that if I kept quiet, I may find it hard to return with a straight face, or indeed a happy one. I still MAY find it hard to return but I resolve to be back.... there is strength to be found in this tragedy somewhere.... even if I can't find it right this minute. Richard, I, and many of us have been vulnerable, and many of us have our demons. Richard was beaten by his and, judging by what I HAVE learned, also by the demons within others. It was my hope that talking about my life story that I could help, and who knows perhaps save, a budding musician from some turmoil, or at least make things bearable through the medium of music. I just didn't expect to be talking about my life in 'real time' particularly in relation to family so soon after the previous episodes I released. I was privileged to know Richard for the time I did. I lost him twice, once through my family's 'disappearing act' and now this. I loved him more than I knew. Thank you for your understanding.
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All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 8

Pete moved me so much last episode I just HAD to bring forward my plans for new content in the theme of ARTIST SPOTLIGHT and free-form discussion. In a Sonic Symphonic Podcast first I interview and chat with the amazing countertenor/soprano vocalist: Pete Rawcliffe, and what an interview it was! I thoroughly enjoyed our chat!
Here are some links to check out:
Pete's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1boworQN2Pzc30QrYWE854?si=R44mv00eSn2FSdr0uaUqMA
Pete's Love Anarchy Podcast interview: https://loveanarchy.co.uk/podcast/e7/
Pete in Crown Solace:  @Crown Solace 
Pete in Urania Fantasia:  @LovAnaverse Music Universe 
Enjoy the show - come back soon!
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Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt...
Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is a demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming, and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life.
[MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
#metal #podcast #symphonicmetal

The Sonic Symphonic Podcast: Episode 7

In this month's episode not only do I play music from unsigned bands, I show their videos too! I also get quite tearful over one very special submission, introduce the Sonic Symphonic Gold Award and play the video from my own forthcoming single 'The Skin That I'm In'. Its quite the emotional episode this - some AWESOME music. Enjoy the show - come back soon!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - What is a Kalpa?
1:26 - XANXIA: 'Kapla'
7:59 - LILIUMDUST: 'Inner Child'
13:38 - Previous episodes, community mission and request for interviews
14:58 - NENUFAR 'Flat Earth'
19:55 - BEN SEBASTIAN unveils his new single - 'The Skin That I'm In'
24:22 - Introducing the 'Sonic Symphonic Gold Award'
25:13 - URANIA FANTASIA: 'The Arcane Muse' - THIS MONTHS SONIC SYMPHONIC GOLD AWARD
32:40 - Ben Sebastian has a melt-down!
34:32 - Get your music on the podcast!
35:25 - JAMAIS VU: 'Reality Dissolved'
42:06 - Who was Taliesin and what would he think of this?
44:18 - TALIESIN: 'Awakened By Darkness'
49:22 - KORVELD: 'Legend Of The Sea'
54:40 - JUAN S.GARCES 'Blame The Mirror'
58:38 - TERMINAL DUSK: 'Can't Get Away'
Ben Sebastian: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EyBt...
Ben Sebastian's 'Kalasin' series is an demonstrative outpouring of the extremes of epic symphonic and maniacally progressive metal musicality as in each instalment he unleashes his latest vivid instrumental, filmic, and mind-bending creations pushing each release to its absolute limitation. Each track is a journey in its own right, a navigation through seething sound-sphere seas whose tides seek to push, pull, unite, divide, ameliorate and obliterate the expectations of the listener. As if penned by a quill whose ink is dipped in the well of madness; Ben writes with fight, fervour and fever, yet is untiring in his desire to always be dynamically prolific in his dramatic proliferations. He is also curator of The Sonic Symphonic Podcast; an outlet for unsigned metal artists to get heard along with imaginative real-life story-telling and colourful interviews - all immersed in his philosophical mission to promote and engender musicians to invest in the furtherance of their own unique talents above all else as a mechanism for overcoming , and surpassing, the frailty of personal mental health and the general vicissitudes of life.
[MUSIC COPYRIGHT STATEMENT] All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
#metal #podcast #symphonicmetal