Bastian (US)
Bastian is a musican heavily influenced by very diverse genres of music, which is evident in the variety of genres the songs are written in. Equally influenced by Enya and Smashing Pumpkins, by David Arkenstone and Sum 41, by "pop" and by "Classical" . . .
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
"I'd love to play live, but I play all the instruments myself (apart from the electric guitars in 'Restless' which were preformed by my friend and former roomate Dave Sjolin).
To preform live, I'd need an orchestra and many ethnic instruments . . ."
Your musical influences
"My main influence is Enya, who taught me that simplicity is perfection.
David Arkenstone taught me music should be an adventure.
October Project taught me that presistance is a key, and the door will eventually open.
Dar Williams taught me that truthful music is the most moving.
Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins taught me you can speak of love and loveloss admist wailing guitars.
And *NSync taught me that . . . well . . . nothing, actually. Never mind."
