Brilliant up-tempo sounds are etched out with incredible finesse by the gifted rock musician Dan Wande. He has come up with riveting rock and heavy metal numbers from his 3 song EP ‘Dragon Force’. He has broken myths and has amped up the rock quotient with tracks like ‘Dragon Force’, ‘Searching’ and ‘Tommyknockers’ from his album. The streak of excellent numbers has registered him as one of the best musicians of our time.
The singer has a modern approach towards musicality as a whole and cashes in on his impeccable popularity to etch out some of his best performances. His tracks are played in all major platforms along with mainstream airplay and podcasts. The tracks from the EP can be heard by logging on to popular music streaming apps like Spotify.
We caught up with the singer and he was candid enough to speak to us for an interview. We were privileged by his fine gesture and started the interview on a congratulatory note that delved into his personal life in general and professional life in particular.
Daily Music Roll: What inspired you to take the plunge into the world of music?
Dan Wande: I lived in a little village named Korpilombolo as a child (look it up on a map) and there was little to do under the long winter. And also, my father was a choir singer in the church. So, at 13 I bought my first metal album “Black Sabbath” and also my first guitar. After that, it was practice and tears. AS a late teen I moved to another town where the music life in my eyes was phenomenal. THERE I really found the drive to give it all. It took some hardworking years, but it gave me the drive.
DMR: Is there any icon who has inspired you to take the initial drive in the musical arena?
Dan Wande: Bruce Dickinson and DIO and of course Coverdale and also today Dream Theater as a band.
DMR: Do you idol worship anyone from the world of music and particularly from the genre of rock and heavy metals?
Dan Wande: NOPE, worship is not good for anyone, yes I can think that there are guys out there that blow my mind due to that they are god.
DMR: Given a chance to turn back the clock which musician do you want to meet from the yesteryears?
Dan Wande: I would like to have a meeting with Phil Lynott and Gary Moore to take away the drugs and kick them in the ass, they went too soon.
DMR: Who among your contemporaries has got enviable qualities and can give you a run for your money?
Dan Wande: I don’t put myself against any other performer, it is the audience that chooses in the and anyhow.
DMR: Are you happy with the working and approach of the music industry or do you suggest any changes?
Dan Wande: I can’t comment on that, ask me when I am approached by the industry.
DMR: How do you get the adrenaline rush before any performances?
Dan Wande: Easy question, not before but when I meet the crowd that is my rush,
DMR: Which is the favorite city in the world that excites you the most to etch out a memorable performance?
Dan Wande: Well if I can dream I want to point out any city but to be able to do a bigger tour, maybe as a supporting act in Europe or the states would be more than awesome.
DMR: How do you manage to balance between your personal and professional life given the hectic schedule you are in?
Dan Wande: I need to put a timeline that differs personal and music life apart and of course have a god relationship whit your nearest.
DMR: What is your take on the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the whole world? How has it influenced the progress of your queued up ventures?
Dan Wande: I chose to hold on to keep my distance and wait it out, I try not to take any Chances.
DMR: Do you regret any career move that went against your interest in the past and given a chance want to change it?
Dan Wande: No, I am at a happy time in my life.
DMR: How do you rate creative success and material one and how these denominations are relevant to you?
Dan Wande: Success for me is not Rolex watches and a house in Bahama’s success is when people want her your music and IF possible, you get a decent amount of salary for the work you put in. Of cause that money is a part of it due to that the productions are not for free and you don’t want to lose money by the wind. But in the end, success is when you evolve as a musician and a human being.
