Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Frank catches up with Paul Masvidal (also Cynic / Aeon Spoke) to discuss his upcoming solo shows, being an introvert in the music business, the projects he most connects with, how he sees himself as a metal head, vocoders in Cynic, his childhood and finding Buddhism, the balance of art and business and so much more.

00:00 - What fans can expect from his upcoming solo shows
02:18 - Putting yourself out there as an introvert and the space you live in
06:30 - Feelings on his projects and what he connects with the most
09:55 - His thoughts on whether or not he considers himself a metal head
12:26 - How vocoder became part of Cynic’s music
13:30 - His childhood, finding Buddhism and how it plays a role in music
23:26 - The balance of making art a business
27:06 - When veganism entered his life
32:20 - Advice for anyone trying to find more balance in their mental state


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