214 - CYNIC | Paul Masvidal: Riffs, Death, Kiesel Guitars & Alien Encounters

Garza sits down in-person with Paul Masvidal. Vocalist, guitar player & founding member of progressive metal band CYNIC. https://instagram.com/paulmasvidal

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00:00 - Being Left-Handed
07:02 - Esotericism, Psychedelics & Journaling
12:45 - Thoughts & Self-Awareness
14:15 - Acid & Psychedelic Trips
18:58 - Childhood // Parents
21:05 - Florida to New York
25:40 - Meeting the Cynic Guys in School
27:45 - Sean Reinert
29:00 - Seaweed Riffs
33:45 - Dropping Out vs Finishing School
38:50 - Meeting Chuck Schuldiner
44:03 - Peavey Bandit
48:01 - Death’s Pivotal “Human” Moment
51:36 - Processing Grief
57:05 - Road Rage
1:02:07 - Recording Focus // Hurricane Andrew
1:07:22 - Robert Venosa’s Art
1:15:14 - Focus
1:09:04 - Riff: Veil of Maya
1:26:37 - Fractal FM9
1:34:56 - Synth Guitars & Meris Pedals
1:37:39 - Headless Guitars
1:40:15 - Kiesel Guitars: Masvidalien MIII
1:48:01 - Riff: Evolutionary Sleeper
1:53:35 - Patreon Question: Continuing after Bandmates’ Deaths
1:59:46 - Patreon Question: Alien Encounters
2:06:23 - Pablo Picasso: The Old Guitarist

Patreon Questions by: Saint Rigal & BMWoodyWOO