How did ORIGOD come together, and who were your early musical influences?
Origod was born in 2007 in Turin, Italy, from the ashes of a 1990s Turin band called Sneakers and new elements that make up the current lineup.
ORIGOD is a fusion of two words: one Latin: “ORIGO” and the other English: “GOD.”
The meaning can therefore be attributed to the origin of a deity or the origin of a God, also being Italian we are of Latin origin but we sing in English.
Origod is mostly inspired by alternative rock, metal and hardcore bands of the 1990s.
How has ORIGOD’s music evolved since your debut album?
In 2007 we still did not have a real genre of reference, we always gave space to the musical personality of each band member, let’s say that compared to the first album, today we have consolidated the band with the new lineup and therefore we feel that the new pieces are more structured and mature than what we did previously.
With lineup changes, how has the band dynamic evolved, and what unique contributions do newer members bring to ORIGOD?
Marco on drums definitely gave more groove and dynamism to the new pieces, Rubens on the other hand in addition to creative cues enriched the guitar and general sounds. Both have contributed to create the definitive sound of the band. We hope to continue obviously in a new evolution in a positive way, giving continuity to the current lineup and the creation of new songs.
Can you walk us through how ORIGOD creates new music? How do you collaborate and refine ideas within the band?
In our new album: Impression, each track had a different genesis, each band member contributed to the writing of the pieces. Generally we always start with basic guitar or bass riffs that we develop in the rehearsal room, once we define a structure Vincenzo rehearses his lyrics.
The process then continues with arrangements and the definition of sounds and effects.
What themes or stories inspire your songwriting, especially on “Impression”?
“Impression,” this is the title of our new project, is an introspective, personal journey between past, present and future. The sound choices that enrich the sometimes swirling textures of the tracks, sometimes deliberately focused on almost primitive rhythms, unconsciously reflect the band’s desire to write a new history, perhaps a new rebirth. From a symbolic track etched on a clay to the vibrant and aggressive pulse dictated by a tormented sound/vocal need.
The lyrics are meant to narrate “the human journey” that, through its continuous “falls,” continually tries to cling to “an impression” of existence. The album is not meant to be a static image of a permanent recording process of light/matter/sound interactions. “Impression” is meant to be an evolutionary process of the band, an attempt at sonic immersion for those who like to learn through “discovery” thanks mainly to the use of the resources of their own mind.
What have been some of ORIGOD’s biggest challenges as a band, and how have you overcome them?
Definitely the lineup change from 4 to 5 elements was our biggest challenge,
also because in 2020 we were not sure whether we would continue as a band. Today we are very satisfied with the progress we have made with this new lineup.
How has being part of Turin’s music scene influenced ORIGOD’s sound and your relationships with other local bands?
We have great respect for the historical and current local bands in Turin, we really have several remarkable bands, we also hope for the new generation of course… We want to continue to play with them or go to their concerts.
How do you work with visual artists to create your album artwork? What role does visual art play in representing ORIGOD’s music?
We are admirers of Dave Mckean, Travis Smith and other graphic designers. Not only that, we love pictorial art in general so the graphic component is very important to better express the meaning or verses of our songs, we would like to do it even better in future albums.
How have advancements in recording technology influenced how ORIGOD approaches making music?
We have not disrupted our process of composing and recording our music.
We prefer a very direct and spontaneous approach, so we just invested in equipment to make a good recording of the evolution of our new songs in the rehearsal room.
How do you measure your growth and progress as musicians from album to album?
Feedback from people especially live is the only real feedback that can let us know if we are proceeding on the right path. We hope to have in this regard the right opportunities to be heard.
What are ORIGOD’s long-term goals, both in terms of musical achievements and personal milestones?
We are concentrating on organizing new concerts at the same time as writing new songs.
Are there any side projects or collaborations involving ORIGOD’s members that you’re currently working on?
No side projects at the moment.
How do you perceive ORIGOD’s impact on a global scale, beyond Italy?
We are not Metallica :), so I couldn’t answer that, we keep our feet very much on the ground.
Looking ahead, what legacy do you hope ORIGOD will leave behind?
We would like to see the emergence of more metal or alternative bands in general, who do not get too influenced by the genres that are in vogue today, but who work to give evidence of their own personality is the only way to enrich the musical energy we play. We therefore shoot to positively influence in this sense.
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