In this episode of Voices with Andreanet, I sit down with Edd Jiménez, founder, composer, and multi-instrumentalist behind Brainblast, for a conversation that goes far beyond music.We talk about his journey as a musician, from getting his first cheap guitar to developing his own approach to writing, composing, and creating music. Edd opens up about the evolution of Brainblast, how his perspective as an artist has changed over the years, and what it means to keep pushing yourself creatively without losing the reason you started making music in the first place.We also get into Death and Chuck Schuldiner, Metallica, songwriting, orchestration, vinyl collecting and variants, the differences between earlier and more recent Brainblast material, and the influences and experiences that have shaped Edd's musical world.But this conversation isn't only about music. We talk about friendships, politics and how they can divide people, technology and AI-generated music, the realities of being an independent artist, memorable live experiences, and some unexpectedly funny stories along the way.This became one of those conversations where the original interview slowly disappeared and turned into two people genuinely talking about music, creativity, life, and everything in between.If you're into metal, songwriting, musicianship, creative conversations, or simply hearing artists talk about the experiences behind their work, this episode is for you.🎙️ Voices with AndreanetNew episodes every Friday on YouTube and Spotify.Subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations with musicians, artists, and people from the rock and metal world.
Chapters
00:00 | Why Playing Live Means Everything
05:49 | My Brother Introduced my to Metal
08:20 | From Gothic Metal to Black Metal
10:12 | Discovering the Melodic Side of Metal
14:12 | The Song That Caught My Attention
15:24 | How Brainblast Started
17:31 | The Story Behind His First Guitar
19:09 | A Guitar, an Amp & a Birthday That Changed Everything
22:04 | Learning Guitar Through Death
24:06 | Studying Classical Composition
26:10 | The Power of Orchestration in Metal
29:14 | The Story Behind “Unbreathable Atmosphere”
31:35 | What the Lyrics Really Mean
34:04 | Brainblast’s First Vinyl Release
38:20 | The Meaning Behind the Colossus Artwork
40:27 | Upcoming Shows & Touring Plans
43:52 | The Most Memorable Brainblast Shows
46:53 | The Worst Show They Ever Played
50:16 | When the Tour Van Broke Down
52:27 | The Crazy Story Nobody Had Heard Before
57:01 | Working at Lollapalooza & Discovering New Bands
58:28 | The First Time Seeing Metallica Live
1:04:17 | Brainblast’s International Ambitions
1:08:05 | New Music & What’s Coming Next
1:11:08 | Finding Brainblast’s Signature Sound
1:14:21 | Working With Cryptopsy’s Christian Donaldson
1:18:24 | Modern Metal, Djent & Technical Music
1:21:03 | What’s on His Music Rotation Right Now
1:28:11 | The Bands He Dreams of Sharing a Stage With
1:30:14 | The Producers Behind the Sound
1:32:13 | Why Production Can Make or Break a Song
1:34:22 | Talking Metallica & Favorite Albums
1:37:49 | AI, Music & the Future of Creativity
1:45:12 | When Technology Becomes Part of the Creative Process
1:46:50 | Acting, Opportunities & Taking Chances
1:51:46 | Making Films Without Expecting Money
1:53:23 | Black Mirror, Technology & the Future
1:55:30 | How He Teaches Himself Music Production
1:58:30 | Movies That Were Way Ahead of Their Time
2:00:04 | The Challenge of Acting in One Take
2:02:59 | Why Lord of the Rings Is a Masterpiece
2:09:06 | Why Drama Can Be Exhausting
2:10:34 | Choosing Happiness Over Other People’s Opinions
2:13:53 | Learning English Through Music
2:18:54 | Why Latin Is So Important to His Music
2:21:37 | The Conversation Comes to an End
2:24:06 | Where to Find Voices With Andreanet
