What inspired the name of the band? What are your influences and are they the same as when you started out?
As an avid player of the Elder Scrolls series of games, it felt right to name the project after one of my favorite storylines from the fourth installment of the series. Greymarch is the name of a supernatural faction that slowly takes over the vivid realm of madness, leaving it bare and colorless. Essentially, sanity makes everything bleak and grey. As an artist, I found this quite poignant, since art is a way to bring color to the world.
As for musical influences, I’ve always been very moved by bands that can seamlessly integrate heavy, hard-hitting sections with catchy and melodic choruses. Bands like Wage War, Fit for a King, and I Prevail.
How do you approach songwriting?
Much of what I write comes to me when I’m woodworking. Riffs, melodies, and lyric ideas kind of pop into my head when I’m building something. From there, it all comes down to fleshing it out into a singular musical journey that encapsulates an idea. Once it all ties together in a natural and accessible way, I put on the finishing touches to bring maximum impact to the feel and message of the song.
How do you approach songwriting?
Much of what I write comes to me when I’m woodworking. Riffs, melodies, and lyric ideas kind of pop into my head when I’m building something. From there, it all comes down to fleshing it out into a singular musical journey that encapsulates an idea. Once it all ties together in a natural and accessible way, I put on the finishing touches to bring maximum impact to the feel and message of the song.
Why do you write the music that you do?
It’s an outlet of the ideas, themes, and mantras that I believe in. The growing catalog of Greymarch singles tackle concepts like prejudice, apathy, narcissism, and suicide prevention. Using aggressive sound with melodic interjections really spotlights the emotional power behind those kind of ideas.
How do you decide what songs to perform live?
Essentially, Greymarch is a studio project with no real intention of being a live band. Having been in a handful of touring bands in the past, I really just wanted to focus on making the most impactful and well-produced music possible. I’m sure much of the material would translate well in a live setting – I’ve put a ton of work into making the music highly engaging. But I know firsthand that some songs just dont hit the same at a show, and some that work really well live might surprise you.
How do you decide what songs to perform live?
Essentially, Greymarch is a studio project with no real intention of being a live band. Having been in a handful of touring bands in the past, I really just wanted to focus on making the most impactful and well-produced music possible. I’m sure much of the material would translate well in a live setting – I’ve put a ton of work into making the music highly engaging. But I know firsthand that some songs just dont hit the same at a show, and some that work really well live might surprise you.
What plans do you have for the future?
Greymarch is working to establish a routine of releasing new music about every month, and I plan to continue doing so. It gives the opportunity for each song to have it’s spotlight, while also being consistent with new material. Additionally, I’m continually working on getting the music out to as many new listeners as possible. I feel very strongly about the musical and lyrical concepts and think it has a very broad appeal; it’s all about getting it out there and in front of new people who will find it relatable.