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Putting your creative process in words is difficult, but for Paul Masvidal, founding member of Cynic, his 30 year musical career has given him a unique perspective on the mystery behind his creativity. The endless possibilities that avail themselves when on one removes their ego from the creative process is the entire ethos behind his music-making. Cynic’s From Nothing, is not only a performance, but it's also a conversation with Masvidal about the journey he took to become the musician he is today. Rooted in 90’s extreme metal, Cynic’s has inspired audiences far and wide technically, emotionally, and spiritually. Revered as one of the best living guitarists, Masvidal’s enormous body of work, both in and out of the context of metal, speaks to the authenticity of his musicianship. Speaking with him, he has a discernible sageness grounded in compassion and empathy. In 2020, after 30 years of musical brotherhood, Cynic’s co-founding members Sean Reinert and Sean Malone died. The loss sent shockwaves through Cynic’s communities, but it was especially difficult for Masvidal. These men were the backbone of the unequivocal melodies of countless recordings and were considered some of the best of the best in their own disciplines. On this tour, Cynic pays tribute to Reinert and Malone, performing works they co-wrote with him dating all the way back to 1993. Grief is a humbling experience and Masvidal is not immune to the grief’s life altering power. However, Masvidal has taken grief head on, using it for evolution for himself, his art, and his community. His wisdom is a guiding light for anyone on their creative journey. We’re very honored to share this brilliant performance and conversation from Cynic on Audiotree From Nothing! Stream on all platforms → More From Nothing → Recorded live on June 27, 2023 in Chicago, IL. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:56 Adam's Murmur 4:23 On Ethos / Passage of Time 9:13 Celestial Voyage 12:55 On Loss / Remembrance 16:50 In a Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 20:20 On Finding Your Voice Keep up with the band → Cynic is Guitar Vocals Lyrics | Paul Masvidal Guitars Vocals | Max Phelps Bass | Brandon Giffin Drums Percussion | Matt Lynch ⎻⎻ Production Credits Director: Austin Issac Peters Editor & Colorist: Elly Tier Director of Photography: Tom Conway Lead Engineer: Rick Fritz Audio Assistant: Wes Reno Mix & Master: Neil Strauch Camera Operators: Justin Kenney Matt Tyrpin Chris Owsiany Photography: Calla Flanagan Production Coordinator: Susie McCullom Program Manager: Ally Henreid -- 🎶 Discover more music → 🎧 Audiotree on Spotify → 🥋 Audiotree Merch → 🌳 About Audiotree Audiotree showcases talented musicians and bands from around the world. Originally created to give young bands a platform to be seen and heard, the Audiotree Music channel has become a cornerstone in the music world. The concept is to capture intimate performances from diverse artists in a professional studio at no cost to them. Discover your next favorite band at .
