Ryan Parke

What themes run throughout your work? Whatever is running through my head at the time

How do you hope your work will affect its audience? I hope that my music will inspire creativity

What sounds influence your work? Music is not dead. The sounds that influence me are Tool, Pink Floyd, Sublime, the used.

What makes you decide to create your work? I decide to create work when i am inspired.

Where do your talents lie? I play the guitar, bass, piano, and drums, but my talent is being able to put it all together.

What successes have you had so far? The success that i have had so far is really nothing besides inspiring friends.

What was the first creative thing that you ever did? The first thing i ever created was i drew a picture when i was young.

Has anyone taught you how to use your talent better? I have never had any lessons i am completely self taught.

How did you get started? I started playing the guitar in 8th grade and have been in love ever since.

What inspires you? Love, anger, blame, hoffman lol. who inspires me just depends. I only write when i am feeling inspired so if i am not feeling it i dont even try.

Who inspires you? I want people to see the deepest and darkest parts of me and hopefully inspire people in a positive light

Do you collaborate? My music is my own. I write everything.

Ignoring money and all of life’s woes, what would you want to be? A pirate.

What’s the most amazing thing you’ve ever seen / heard / experienced? What is the most amazing thing that i have ever seen or heard that is easy: seeing Tool live!

What do you consider to be the most important thing in life? music, family, love and friends

Who/what is your nemesis and why? I don't want or need a nemisis! "Only in the Darkness shall you truly find the light!"