Cedric and Omar from The Mars Volta join Zane Lowe to discuss their self-titled album, the importance of mental health, and the highs and lows of the At the Drive-In reunion. Topics include the vulnerability of creating art, heeding the call of inspiration, exploring bravery and cowardice, the innate human response to fear and the role of music, repairing relationships and resolving issues, building a track and playing a whole station, and impressions, resurrecting old performances, and gratitude.
Mental health plays a crucial role in The Mars Volta's band dynamic.
Trust and communication are key in maintaining a healthy relationship within the band.
Embracing vulnerability and authenticity in their music allows The Mars Volta to be emotionally expressive and present in their art.
Deep dives
The Importance of Mental Health to the Band's Dynamic
Cedric and Omar from Mars Volta discussed how mental health plays a crucial role in their band's dynamic.
The Highs and Lows of the At-The-Drive-In Reunion
The band reflected on the challenges and unresolved issues that arose during their At-The-Drive-In reunion, as well as the importance of trust and communication in maintaining a healthy relationship.
Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity in Their Music
The Mars Volta members shared their journey towards embracing vulnerability and authenticity in their music, allowing themselves to be emotionally expressive and present in their art.
The Creative Process and the Role of Relationships
The conversation delved into the importance of relationships in the creative process, emphasizing the value of friendships and the need to prioritize real-life connections over artistic success.
The Magic of Live Performance and the Intense Presence Onstage
The band members spoke about the immersive experience of live performances, where they immerse themselves in the music, disappearing into each moment on stage and allowing themselves to be fully present with each other.
The Mars Volta’s Cedric and Omar join Zane in studio for a conversation around their self-titled album. They discuss how brotherhood before music brought them back together, the importance of mental health to the band’s dynamic and the highs and lows of the At the Drive-In reunion.
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