One is a star, the other a virtually blank sheet. Nevertheless Simon Phillips and DarWin found each other. With "DarWin 2: A Frozen War" they released their second album. An unusual partnership. But what quickly becomes clear during the interview: Here two musicians meet at eye level.
eclipsed: Darwin, very little is known about you. We know that you come from Iceland and name the Beatles and Dream Theater as influences. Why are you making such a secret about your person?
DarWin: Honestly, I don't need that to be known or famous. I prefer to let the music do the talking. Six or seven years ago, I decided to realize my own ideas, and it resulted in a collaboration with Simon, with me being the main writer on this project. That's all you need to know
eclipsed: How did you get together?
DarWin: When I heard back then that Simon was leaving Toto, I wrote him an e-mail ...
Simon Phillips: Darwin's mail was one of many. The difference was that he already had a clear idea what he wanted. He also wanted me not only as a drummer, but also as a producer. He sent me two songs that convinced me immediately. The chemistry was right immediately
eclipsed: What criteria do you use to choose the projects you want to work on?
Phillips: The most important thing is always the music. If something doesn't appeal to me, I cancel it. With vocal songs I always make sure that the number has the right key. And is it the right tempo for the lyrics? Whenever I have ideas immediately and can imagine how the song might sound in the end, then it's interesting for me. And so it was here.