Dear readers, in this article we are pleased to offer you an interview with Paul F., composer of the Greek Experimental/Cinematic Post-Rock project Weeping Sequence.
Hi Paul, it’s a pleasure to have you among our pages, how are you?
“I am fine! Thank you for the opportunity to say a few words about my work.“
You are a composer and I’multi-instrumentalist, how did your passion for music start?
“I would simply say that I compose orchestral music. I’m not a multi-instrumentalist, my main instrument is the guitar. I play some basic piano and bass , mainly for pre-production purposes. I started getting involved with music at a young age, and over the years, I began to realize the limitless possibilities of expression it offers. For me, it was a sanctuary.“
You like to experiment with Cinematic and Post-Rock sounds, how did your passion for these sounds come about?
“Orchestral music has many different aspects and can express a wide range of emotions. It isn’t limited by lyrics in a specific language. it is instantly understood by everyone. You can tell stories, create small worlds, and evoke emotional reactions without a single word. It has an incredible impact and each listener can experience it differently based on their
imagination. It also gives me great freedom in composition; simply by using a different instrument, I can guide the listener into different soundscapes.“
You are the composer of the band Weeping Sequence, how is the creative process of your music and how do the musicians participate in the creation of the tracks?
“Weeping Sequence is essentially my solo project, it doesn’t have the character of a band. I am exclusively responsible for the composition. The process usually goes as follows: I write the compositions, the melodies, and a basic structure of the piece, and then I work on the orchestration. At the orchestration stage, I receive significant help from my producer, George Emmanuel (Pentagram Studio, Athens), with whom I further refine the structure and the selection of certain instruments. I provide the sheet music and the instrumental themes (e.g., piano, cello, violin) to the musicians, and then we proceed with the recording.“
The debut album “Thrive on illusion” was released in November 2024, how would you describe this work?
“This is an instrumental work that incorporates elements from various musical styles. From my own—not entirely objective—perspective, the album combines contemporary neoclassical elements (violin, cello, piano) with repetitive minimalist motifs that lead to post-rock crescendos. It has a distinctly experimental character in places and, in my
opinion, interesting structures. But no matter how much I describe it, the best way is for someone to just listen to it!“
Long instrumental textures incorporating elements of Cinematic, Post-Rock and Modern Classic Music, what themes does your music and this work in particular deal with?
“I try to keep the musical themes relatively simple, using only a few notes. I enjoy working with multiple layers—different melodies arranged on top of each other, gradually building to a climax. The result is both rich and multidimensional.“
You arranged the album together with band member George Emmanuel, how did he contribute to this?
“George is not a member of the band, he’s my producer. We work together on pre- production, production arrangements, and recordings. His help is invaluable—I get a second opinion on sound engineering and production matters, offering a more objective perspective on my music and the recording process. He has contributed significantly to shaping the album’s sound.“
Many of our readers and your fans wonder if there will be a chance to hear your music live, or is this a studio-only project?
“A live performance is in my future plans, but it will happen after the release of my second album. It requires a lot of organization and planning, as there are many different instruments involved. I’d like to stay as close as possible to the original recording, so it will take some time to put everything together. But yes, it’s definitely in my upcoming plans.“
The cover features a beautiful painting, what meaning does it have and who made it?
“The album cover is not a specific painting but a graphic composition created by Uncanny Graphics, who was responsible for the artwork and visual concept of the album. It’s a collage of vintage astronomical images and photographs—depicting the sun, black holes, and galaxies, as imagined or captured in the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s.“
Being a composer, do you have other projects or are you working on new music?
“I’ve already started working on material for my second album. I’m not involved in any other projects—just the new music of Weeping Sequence. I expect it will be ready within the next year.“
Music is constantly evolving, how do you see today’s scene in your country and more generally in the genre of music you offer?
“There are many interesting sounds, mainly from bands from the the underground scene. Since this music scene ( cinematic ,experimental, post-rock) and genre have indistinct boundaries, I constantly discover new things and am often surprised by their quality—both in my country and on the international scene. Instrumental music has endless dimensions
and possibilities for evolution.“
What advice would you give to young composers approaching music with the desire to experiment?
“I would prefer the term “personal suggestion” instead of “advice” because “advice” sounds a bit heavy (i am not a music guru) and boomer, haha. So, my personal suggestion to younger musicians is to never compromise during the composition and production process of their music, to never take the easy route, to always try to push boundaries, and to create guided by their imagination. Even failed experiments are steps forward. The right path is the one that goes uphill.“
Do you have any other artistic activities or passions outside of music?
“Music is my main focus- I dedicate all my energy to it. I believe that to create the most serious and engaging work possible, you have to give it everything you’ve got. That’s the philosophy I follow. Lately, however, I’ve been experimenting with pairing my music with improvised abstract videos. So, in a way, I’ve also started engaging with visuals and videos/motion graphics. Of course, it’s still at an early stage and mainly a result of my compositions’ needs.“
I thank Paul for the interview and wish him all the best for the continuation of his artistic career.
“Thank you very much, I appreciate it too! Take care!“
Purchase the new Weeping Silence‘s album “Threieve On Illusion” on Bandcamp: https://weepingsequence.bandcamp.com/album/thrive-on-illusion
