{"id":14046,"date":"2016-01-07T17:11:47","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T01:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=14046"},"modified":"2016-01-19T18:14:00","modified_gmt":"2016-01-20T02:14:00","slug":"dan-silver-and-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/07\/dan-silver-and-moon\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Silver and MOON"},"content":{"rendered":"

Six Questions with a\u00a0Successful\u00a0Indie Artist and Music Entrepreneur<\/h2>\n
\"Dan

Dan Silver on stage with the Roland\u00a0SYSTEM-1 and JD-Xi synths.<\/p><\/div>\n

Authors: Igor Len and Jim Bybee<\/em><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s music creators often diversify their talents among several creative endeavors and business opportunities at once, and Dan Silver<\/a> is a shining example of the modern-day musician\/entrepreneur. In addition to leading his band MOON, he oversees creative operations and marketing\u00a0as Vice President of Creative for\u00a0Riptide Music Group<\/a>, a music licensing company.\u00a0But he doesn\u2019t stop there\u2014Dan is also the co-founder, executive producer, and talent curator for Quantum Collective<\/a> and their Southwest Invasion during SXSW<\/a> in Austin, and somehow finds enough time left over to produce records and remixes for various artists and bands.<\/p>\n

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1. How do you find the time to balance it all?<\/h4>\n

I have a passion for music that drives me to do all these things. I can\u2019t spend one day without playing some music or tweaking in the studio or else I might just fade away. It takes some discipline, careful planning, and most important, a drive to keep it all going. It\u2019s important to have a work\/life balance and making time for all things that matter to you. But when your passion is part of what you do every day, it makes it easier to make all things happen.<\/p>\n

2. You formed MOON with Chelsea Davis. How did you meet each other, and what were the qualities that attracted you to write and perform together?<\/h4>\n

Chelsea and I met during my last band, and she filled in on bass for a few shows. Instantly, we clicked and found a groove and had a blast on stage together. Over time we kept jamming, and one day I needed a female singer to work on an assignment with me. I actually hadn\u2019t heard Chelsea sing yet, but when she did my jaw dropped, and I said, \u201cWe\u2019re starting this band right now!\u201d We wrote a song all in one night, and we kept writing songs together for the next year and created MOON. We\u2019re very fortunate to have found our drummer Tony Cupito, who completes the lineup in MOON.<\/p>\n

\"MOON:<\/a>

MOON: Dan Silver, Chelsea Davis, and Tony Cupito (left to right).<\/p><\/div>\n

3. You must get a good level of creative satisfaction with the wide range of projects at Riptide and your other musical endeavors. Why start a new band?<\/h4>\n

At heart, I\u2019m a music producer and performer and absolutely love being on stage with my band. I\u2019ve been in bands my whole life, playing in bars since I was 15. I\u2019m fortunate to have the variety of projects I work on, and I always remember that no matter how tough or hard things can be in this business, all my endeavors create a very complete musical life.<\/p>\n

\"Dan<\/a>

Dan Silver and Chelsea Davis on stage with MOON.<\/p><\/div>\n

4. While MOON\u2019s music isn’t necessarily electronic, you’ve integrated Roland’s AIRA products quite organically into the band\u2019s repertoire. In particular, the MX-1 Mix Performer is used in a number of creative ways during your live performances. What is your experience with the MX-1, and AIRA gear in general?<\/h4>\n

I was fascinated the minute I saw the AIRA<\/a> products. It\u2019s like a Voltron synth that you can assemble and unite for different purposes. Initially, I spent a lot of time with AIRA gear in the studio learning the ins and outs and finding cool tones to play with, which are\u00a0infinite. Once I started interweaving them into the MOON live experience, I realized the MX-1<\/a> was as exciting as the rest of them.<\/p>\n

I assume most musicians are using this like a DJ tool, but I find it more of an instrument. You can plug your synths in via USB, keeping the clock unified and controlled by the MX-1 as the central [hub]. You can mix each synth as you perform, add effects, tweak stutters and delays, etc. It\u2019s a ton of fun live and takes everything to the next level. I\u2019m also loving the SYSTEM-1<\/a> synth and the JD-Xi<\/a>, but I won\u2019t lie\u2014I\u2019m still a massive fan of the GAIA<\/a> and V-Synth GT<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"Dan<\/a>

Dan Silver performing with the Roland SYSTEM-1 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer, MX-1 Mix Performer, and JD-Xi Synthesizer.<\/p><\/div>\n

5. What was your original expectation of the JD-Xi upon seeing its small size? And did it change after using it in the studio and live?<\/h4>\n

At first, I thought it looked like a perfect small synth to carry to gigs, but once I started playing on it I was a bit nervous about the size of the keys. They\u2019re tiny! [Laughs.<\/em>] Although once I got used to the size, it was no big deal. I love the versatility and the analog synth capabilities. Also, the fact that you can sing or plug an instrument in to perform the tones inside is completely amazing. Sometimes you just want to hum an idea or bend a note on the guitar, and\u00a0[to do that] with synth tones is genius.<\/p>\n

\"MOON<\/a>

MOON drummer Tony Cupito with the Roland SPD-SX<\/a> Sampling Pad.<\/p><\/div>\n

6. What excites you about\u00a0today\u2019s music, and what’s next for MOON?<\/h4>\n

There\u2019s so much to look forward to in music today. Yes, the industry has changed. And yes, it\u2019s harder than ever. But now we\u2019ve broken down the barriers back to the original concept, and more music is accessible than ever. This means we get to rebuild and try again\u2014it\u2019s an open playing field and a chance to influence more ears. When I started, we didn\u2019t have free social sites to promote our digital content; we just jumped in a van and started touring. Now you have everything at your fingertips. Also, vinyl is back! First thing for MOON is to start releasing our first singles, and definitely on vinyl. Look out for our next shows and records to come!<\/p>\n

To learn more MOON and their music, visit\u00a0MOONtransmissions.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"MOON+AIRA\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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