Wyver interview

Hi R.W., 

Wyver is a name that could be associated with a character of a fantasy tale? 

If not does it has any meaning at all ? 

Wyver is an ancient blackwinged creature with dragon-like form. Hermetic and aloof, it waits for 

the twilight of mankind in it's deep and dark cavern where underground rivers fall to fathomless 

abyss. 

What is your music background? And why did you choose to found a dungeon synth band instead 

of a traditional band (bass player, guitarist drummer and singer)? 

I have been in "traditional" bands in the past. Currently I do live vocals for a black metal band 

here in Portland called Nefaria. Wyver is a portal through which I have complete control over 

the concept, image and, most importantly, musical direction. 

I was very impressed by your first demo and I see that the promising label Hollow Myths will 

print it officially. 

How did the connection with this label happen and what did Hollow Myths find interesting about 

in Wyver music? 

Thank you.
I am fortunate enough to have formed a strong alliance between Wyver and Hollow Myths.
We have been contact for some time. Their interest was in offering this first demo and will be releasing future works of Wyver. A song called Dark Determination was recorded for them and is only available on the second side of the cassette.

Portland (OR) it has I think one of the most vibrant and avant-garde underground music scenes 

for every kind of music not only DS, what are the feedbacks you get from people you know in 

your area and music scene? 

I don't really follow a scene in Portland, so I'm not sure what people know about Dungeon Synth 

or their opinion. I know few people that truly understand and appreciate this type of music here, 

but they do exist. 

Wyver's music, being minimal enough, has melodies that I find captivating and with a medieval 

atmosphere but also with an obscure appearance. 

You mentioned me that you are working on a next opus that will be musically darker and if we 

can say "malicious.", are there still many emotions and moods that Wyver can express through 

more intense and darker music in the future? 

I would say the music is darker in sense that it is more sorrowful and sinister. There will be 

sounds that encompass a nostalgic feeling of times past, but with a mournful atmosphere. The 

moods and emotions become more reflective of the true nature of Wyver. 

Who is the artist who cared for the design of your demo? 

The cover artwork was done by Ian Carl Stevens. A good comrade and extremely talented artist. 

The layout and design for the cassette release were taken care of by Canrith Knox. Also an 

amazing talent and true friend. 

What is that you think that a dungeon synth band now should propose to be original? 

Do you think there could be a more influence from other styles as dark ambient or industrial for 

example? 

I am not one to say what an artist should propose to be original. I am influenced to make music 

by a multitude of different things, many of which have nothing to do with dungeon synth or music 

at all. I believe an artist should do what they feel is right as they are inspired to do so.

Are u into Fantasy stuff ? How do you see such thematic connection with the DS world? 

Yes. 

Any final words 

Old wings are beginning to stir in the darkness... 

Hollow Myths