False Start

Reading a portion of an interview of Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd given by Angel Greenham in SUBvert Magazine last week was quite interesting. Greenham was interested in the creative process that takes Boyd to the next level as an artist of painting, drawing, writing and music. The full interview is found at www.SUBvertmagazine.com . SUBvert only supplies the first half of the interview, but the portion is enlightening and under superficial.

As a gifted artist, Boyd has produced two books of work called White Fluffy Clouds and From the Murks of the Sultry Abyss. I have both and they are amazing drawings, painting, photos and explanations of Boyd’s wide and often unusual artistic ability. Examples of his last gallery “Ectoplasm,” can be seen on YouTube, by entering "Brandon Boyd Ectoplasm." Sorry I don't have a direct sight, but it would not allow me in this blog.

Musically, I was impressed with the non-chalantness of Mr. Boyd’s words and motives. He concerns himself with always being able to be creative, not famous. An important factor when supplying the world with artistic endeavors. He says that the road to success for his band and himself is a long one and if one chooses to skip this constructive road than they should write pop songs or make a sex tape. This puts into perspective what real musical artists think of pop radio and pop culture. He doesn’t speak for all, but I am sure it is for a majority. Boyd is convinced that people are intrinsically built with the capabilities of creating. All people have the ability it’s just whether or not they procrastinate or get a “false start.” He explains there is too much influence around everyone, not to generate some sort of artistic craft.

In the band, the group never hoped or set goals for immense celebrity or super stardom. But more so, the ability to create for the rest of their lives. It ‘s this contriving soul that could have led them to a poorer life, which would have only allowed certain pleasures, but Boyd explained he would have been happy just going to shows and surfing forever. Incubus is a band, in my mind, will be around way longer than the members of the band are alive. There influence is worldly and strong. They are not the prototypical rock and roll MTV band, but there uniqueness calls to a generation of people looking for the contriving spirit. More information on the band can be found at www.incubusonline.com and www.enjoyincubus.com.