Recently, there’s a hot instrumental cover of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” on the world wide web. In this short interview, you will meet the creative musicians behind this masterpiece. I’m talking about Faizan, a master of the handpan drum, and Husen, an expert in the saxophone. Check out their answers down here!
1 — You’ve been composing songs since…
Faizan: I’ve been composing songs since the age of 10.
Husen: Since I was 9 years old.
2 — You got involved in the music realm because…
Faizan: Since childhood, I have been fascinated by music.
Husen: I couldn’t stay away from music ever since I discovered it, it was so fascinating to me.
3 — Your sound is…
Faizan: Funk, Soul, Pop, and always try to be unique.
Husen: Funk, Soul, Jazz, I love them all.
4 — Your biggest inspiration is…
Faizan: Hard to choose just one, there are so many.
Husen: My father. I loved the way he whistled, I would stop whatever I was doing just to listen to him when I was young.
5 — People should listen to your latest cover of “Blinding Lights” because…
Faizan: The song features one of the best saxophonists from the Maldives and he looks exactly like BRUNO MARS haha!
Husen: It’s different from the original, it has its own unique elements to it.
6 — If you want to know who FAIZAN is and who Husen is listen to the track…
Faizan: Aether (feat. Amadeus).
Husen: Blinding Lights.
7 — Your most memorable career moment so far has been…
Faizan: Getting to work with Maldivian Music Legend Fuloo Nashid on his album.
Husen: The moment I met my idol, Hiromi. An outstanding Jazz Japanese pianist.
8 — Your dream is…
Faizan: To perform at a huge international concert.
Husen: To be established on an international level as a respected artist and composer.
9 — Your next release is called…
Faizan: Wait… it’s a surprise (that’s not the title btw haha).
Husen: “Jerusalema”/ Michael Jackson Medley.
10 — Your all-time favorite track is…
Faizan: So many and it’s hard to just pick one.
Husen: “Smile” by Nat King Cole.
11 — Your favourite place to write songs is…
Faizan: It depends on the mood, some bits of ideas for a song might come even when stuck in traffic.
Husen: Anywhere if I’m in the mood.
12 — If you weren’t an artist, you’d be…
Faizan: Probably a videographer.
Husen: I would probably join the army, I would love to serve my country.
13 — You’ll only stop making music if…
Faizan: Aliens invaded earth.
Husen: I don’t think I can ever stop making music as long as I am still breathing.
14 — In a few years, you want to be…
Faizan: To be established as an artist internationally.
Husen: Like I previously mentioned, an internationally acclaimed artist.
15 — What are you doing the rest of the day?
Faizan: Going for a gig.
Husen: I love comedy, so I’d probably watch something comedic to relax.
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Hi, I’m Erick Ycaza — a music blogger with a BA in Advertising & Graphic Design. I created this blog to keep you updated with daily music news. Surprisingly, I’ve been writing about music since 2007. If you’re an artist and would like to be featured, feel free to reach out: info@electrowow.net
