Interview With Chatrán González

MUVA

What was the recording process like? Was it in a studio or do you do it all yourselves?

I typically create initial models outlining ideas, lines, and intentions that are crucial for the

character I aim for in each piece. Afterwards, we usually workshop these ideas in my

home studio, where the band offers their input to make them truly our own and organic.

How do you guys write the songs?

MUVA began as a solo project led by me (Chatrán González), and the band members

joined over time specifically because they had heard about the project and enjoyed my

music. Consequently, our composition dynamic has remained the same: I compose and

propose ideas, and the band then complements them.

How do I compose? Many of my compositions arise from topics I feel deserve attention, though at least for me, there's no set method. Usually, ideas about colors and intentions simply come to me without me actively seeking them.

What were your main influences while writing?

I wouldn't say I have direct influences, but rather my compositions are an accumulation of

experiences and elements that have been present throughout different phases of my life. I

have a strong appreciation for epic cinema and poetry, I enjoy classical music, and I'm

deeply connected to and proud of my pre-Hispanic heritage and the tribal folklore of

diverse Latin American regions. Yet, my musical upbringing was rooted in metal, so my

music is essentially a fusion of all of these aspects.

What is your favourite song on the new release and why?

It's something I almost never do, but on this album, there are two compositions

connected to two people I love deeply: one is for my wife, and the other is for a little one

who is no longer with us, but who will always be in my heart. I guess it will be a surprise

when the next album comes out.

How did you come up with the name of the release?

Well, to be honest, I haven't even decided on the name of the next album yet. It's a

surprise, even to myself.

How did the band get together?

Miller Aguilar (our new singer) came on board after an audition with many talented

individuals, and I selected the one who made me smile the most. The other members are

friends I've met along the way who have chosen to be part of this ship's crew and have

empowered me to believe in myself as their captain.

How did you come up with the name for the band?

The name MUVA comes from an Anglo-Saxon root meaning movement, which I felt was

entirely fitting given our aesthetic focus on cadence and rhythm. Additionally, MUVA was

originally a pseudonym I used to identify myself as the sole composer and performer of

my own music.

Have you got any gigs or a tour coming up where people can hear the songs live?

Well, right now we have some festivals lined up in Mexico throughout the year, as well as collaborations with other bands where we have some performances in venues across the country. But we're also working hard with Deadfall Management to get our music heard and broaden our reach to different parts of the world.

What are your plans for the next few months?

This week marks the release of our new video and a collaboration with the incredibly

talented and acclaimed Mexican singer Iraida Noriega. Next up, we'll be releasing a new single featuring the Armenian musician Arsen Petrosyan. And finally, we're hoping to put out our third album around the middle of this year.