It has been a great journey for the US mariner and brilliant singer and songwriter Daryl Myers. He has come up with the country-rock track ‘Devil Dogs’ that has swept the audiences off their feet. He is a multitalented person and a gifted music producer who is based out of Mobile in Alabama. The US marine has turned his allocated barracks room into a state of the art music studio with makeshift facilities in Okinawa, Japan.
He has been a true patriot and has also been driven by his unwavering g passion for music. His maiden album was titled ‘Solid Gold’ and his next album that is slated to be released in 2021 is titled ’10 for 20’ and has got 10 tracks. He released his first new track called ‘Breaking Point’ and has got sounds that resembles Pink Floyd and Kings of Leon and got released on 1st September. The track is about people who are recovering from abuse, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Some of his popular numbers are ‘Fire, It Don’t Play’. Coincidentally, he is part of the Fire Protection Industry.
To know more about the talented artist we can plug into his website and listen to his tracks on popular music streaming apps like Spotify. The music videos by the musician can be watched on major trending platforms like YouTube.
We congratulated the singer on his latest success and he obliged for an interview quite candidly. Here are a few excerpts from the interview.
Daily Music Roll: You are from a completely different profession altogether but what made you so passionate about music and how do you manage to balance both the world?
Daryl Myers: I grew up with a lot of music in my household and play trumpet and tuba in the band since middle school, so performing is something that’s always seemed natural to me. I’d always been a struggle to do both, but scheduling a patient understanding family does help these days.
DMR: Who has been the greatest influence in your life to take up music? Is it someone close to you from your family and friends or is it any iconic legend from yesteryears?
Daryl Myers: I really can’t say I had a specific influence to take up music, but my friends, family, and fans were definitely a great influence to continue and stick with my music.
DMR: Which genre of music excites you the most other than the blues-rock and country genre and could you cite any reason for your love for that specific genre?
Daryl Myers: I really love big band and jazz music. Early on for playing in the middle school band when I was a kid, and still listening to that stuff today, I find really cool. So Iʼm also trying to incorporate more than into my own music. Like with the last song Devil Dogs, I had a horn section in there.
DMR: You have visited countries like Japan and you know the culture of the US as well? If you are to compare the culture of music in both the countries which country should lead the race by a fair margin?
Daryl Myers: I see a lot of musical influencing between many cultures. But I have seen that Asian cultures are really excepting of other countries’ music. iʼve seen some bands do more tours in Asia that they have in their own home country. I guess it goes to show that You canʼt really pick your fans, that your fans and pick you, no matter where they are from.
DMR: How did the cross-cultural influences find a place in your creativity and what are the pros and cons? If you could elaborate a bit on that matter?
Daryl Myers: I would say other cultures have influenced by songwriting lyrics more so than the style of music. Whether itʼs from a spiritual aspect or just an overall worldview of things. For example, just realizing that thereʼs a lot more viewpoints in the world than just those of a Southern Baptist for Mobile Alabama.
DMR: Are you more of a go-getter given the profession you are in or you prefer a more laid-back attitude that is more helpful for creative pursuit and gives you time to contemplate?
Daryl Myers: I would say Iʼm more of a go-getter. I do like to plan a lot tough. So for example, if I know I want to write a song about XYZ, Iʼll start thinking about it for a while and get some ideas, so when I am ready to start writing about it, Iʼll has a little bit more to pull from. Thatʼs just one way I write music.
DMR: What is your take on the recent movement called ‘Black Lives Matterʼ and how do you engage yourself in such a topic that has got a global relevance?
Daryl Myers: As I had referenced before, having traveled around the world and engaging with different cultures Iʼve seen so many different beliefs and points of view from others, and every culture has its own issues. Yes, there are many gray areas, but theyʼre definitely rights and wrongs. I believe education is really key. Before you can really understand why things are the way they are, itʼs hard to make a change. But it does take time to change people’s minds and hearts. From, tolerance, to respect, understanding, and then acceptance of others, isnʼt easy for everyone, but we as a culture are getting there. I think we are progressing and moving in a more positive direction.
DMR: Are you in any way affected by the year-long covid-19 pandemic? Does this pandemic give you time to introspect or was it a very challenging phase for you?
Daryl Myers: In my regular 40 hours a week job, Iʼm considered an essential worker, so there wasnʼt a whole lot of change in that aspect. As far as my music, seeing as how I do most things myself already as an independent musician in my own home studio, I have been able to look at others and see how they have been able to accomplish making their music. I think everybody kind of feeds off of each other for ideas and inspiration.
DMR: You are a Marine from the USA and also associated with music? Which profession is closer to your heart and why?
Daryl Myers: I well I was a musician before I was a Marine, but now I would say theyʼre both pretty neck and neck. Thatʼs why a lot of my music and writing that I do has a lot of veteran and patriotic messages to them.
DMR: These days a lot of aspiring artists are coming to the music scene who are also involved in other major professions? What are your suggestions for those and any tips that you want to share on tackling two different professions with equal importance?
Daryl Myers: You just have to have patience with yourself and trust in the process. Realize that itʼs just gonna take time. The music in itself can be challenging, but also thereʼs the whole business aspect as well. And you have to concentrate on both. Just try to keep learning and growing as a musician and as an entrepreneur. If you have others that can help you out even better. My wife for example is my number one supporter and understands the struggles. She is helping me a lot with the social media aspect of things for example. Whatʼs the old saying, “how do you eat an elephant?” One bite at a time.
DMR: What gives you the adrenaline rush to create great musical stuff? Do you get your inspiration from nature or is it the persons surrounding you all the time?
Daryl Myers: Of course thereʼs the rush from performing for others whether it be in-person live streaming online. But also just hearing feedback from others whether it be the one to saying what a great song it is or how it touched their lives in a personal way. Those things help keep me going knowing that even though my music itʼs something that I do personally enjoy but also it is something that can help others as well.
DMR: How do you look at your musical career from the time that you have started? Have you achieved everything that you set out for or are there some other things still to be accomplished?
Daryl Myers: The first job in Music I guess you could say I had was being a karaoke DJ is working for tips and free beer. And smoky barrooms. So from that to where I am now actually recording my own music and putting it out into the world for others to enjoy I would say is a huge accomplishment for me. That definitely is one thing I want to continue to do and to grow a bigger fan base and to continue to practice and get better at writing and recording music. But also I want to help others do the same so I would like to continue to build my own studio and record and ride others as well.
