The Australian progressive metal band Ne Obliviscaris has been captivating listeners with its intricate compositions and emotionally charged performances. But beyond the music, violinist and clean vocalist Tim Charles is also deeply invested in personal growth and self-discipline.
In our conversation at Surge Türkiye, we talked about the evolution of Ne Obliviscaris, the challenges of balancing music, management, and life, and how meditation plays a key role in his creative journey. We also delved into his new podcast, Occupy the Void, where he explores the intersection of art, focus, and self-improvement.
Meditation and mindfulness practices have become a big part of how I monitor my energy and continue to refill my own cup to ensure I can maintain a healthy way of being.
Tim Charles
And of course, we touched on his recent visit to Istanbul and his thoughts on the Turkish metal scene.
This question is highly anticipated. Your song ‘And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope’ is being studied and analyzed by composition students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. I think that’s a huge deal. In Turkey, when Ne Obliviscaris is mentioned, people often say, “Man, these guys are taught in universities!” How did this make you feel? It must be incredible feedback proving that your music is truly top-notch. I’d love to hear more details if you’d like to share.
Tim Charles: Yes this was definitely something quite special. It feels like almost an urban myth that gets passed around the internet with people saying “Did that really happen”? But yes it surely did haha. The head of composition at the Sydney Convservatorium of Music, Professor Matthew Hindson, included our song as part of an assignment for composition students, inviting them to study a range of different elements of the composition alongside pieces by Bach, Beethoven and others. With my background in classical violin and knowing that world very closely it definitely felt quite vindicating to be recognised in that way. A proud occasion for NeO.
