Geist Of Quachita Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?

    Geist of Ouachita is an attempt to focus my writing in the more depraved and dark aspects of black metal. It began with some riffs I didn’t feel fit with any of my other projects and slowly turned into a project of itself.

2.So far with this project you have released a split and a full length, musically how do they both differ from each other?

The split was written as 3 songs that were unrelated. Where as the full length was written with the intention of maintaining a growing atmosphere and related themes. In that aspect, the full length, while using the same basic sounds, is a much more cohesive piece. 

3.You also have a few other solo projects, how does the music of 'Geist Of Quachita', differ from your other projects?

Geist of Ouachita operates in a more grim and minor based sound than a lot of my other work. I also feel it has a colder atmosphere compared to my other works. 

4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you have explored so far with this project?

Lyrical the focus of Geist of Ouachita varies from occult themes, folklore, hatred, nature and isolation. 

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Geist Of Quachita'?

The name is based on the nearby Ouachita Mountains an area which has been highly influential in the music I write. 

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the album cover?

The album cover and overall theme of the album is based on a folktale regarding a man who was killed in the Ouachita woods and his spirit was reincarnated as a bear who could not die until he achieved vengeance.

7.With this project and a few other projects you record everything by yourself but have also recorded music with other musicians, do you prefer to work solo?

I enjoy certain aspects of both working solo and with other musicians. While working solo allows you to work at your own pace and have complete control, working with others can lead your music in directions you otherwise would not have gone. 

8.Since 2021 you have released a good amount of your music with your projects, do you spend a great amount of time writing and creating music?

Yes, I try to spend any free time I have writing music as it is my main creative outlet.

9.Earlier this year you where a part of a split with 'Eternal Tomb', what are your thoughts on the other band that had participated on the recording?

I really enjoy the music Eternal Tomb has produced. It is no frills, straight to the point black metal.

10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

In general, I’ve mostly had positive feedback from fans and other musicians. Which is certainly greatly appreciated. However, I would continue to make music even if no one was listening, as I first and foremost create music for myself. 

11.What is going on with your other musical projects these days?

I’ve had most of what I have been working on released, however I am slowing way down and or ending a large portion of the projects I have been involved in over the last few years. 

12.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

I will certainly continue to create music in the future but I do not know what that will be. I plan to work as I am inspired. 

13.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

I’ve of course been influenced by your standard second wave black metal bands and heavily by the French and Finnish scenes. However recently I have been listening to mostly Traditional Heavy Metal and have found lots of influence that I’ve tried to incorporate in my riff writing.

14.Does Satanism or Occultism play any role in your music?

I would say that both Satanism and Occultism play a role in my music, in the lyrical themes, imagery and ritualism of writing.

15.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

I appreciate you taking the time to send these questions and for listening to the record.

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Geist Of Quachita/Imprisoned In The Graven Wood/Signal Rex/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Geist  Of  Quachita  are  a  solo  project  from  Oklahoma  that  plays  a  very  raw,  melodic  and  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Imprisoned  In  The  Graven  Wood"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Signal  Rex.

  Raw  tremolo  picking  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  a  few  seconds  later.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  while the  music  is  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  era  with  some  influence  of  the  French  style  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  melody.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Synths  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style  when  they  are  utilized.

  Geist  Of  Quachita  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw  and  melodic  in  the  mid  90's  tradition.  The  production  sounds  very  dark,  raw  and  lo-fi  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness,  vampirism  and  hatred  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Geist  Of  Quachita  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw,  melodic  and  old  school  blak  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Vampyric  Exhumation"  and  "Imprisoned  in  The  Graven  Wood".  8  out  of  10.

  https://geistofouachita.bandcamp.com/album/imprisoned-in-the-graven-wood-2

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