S.11 E.14 – Vikram Shankar of Silent Skies

Send us Fan MailTapping into other dimensions of a musician's qualities is a beautiful thing, as is the case with vocalist Tom Englund and pianist Vikram Shankar. The two have formed one of the more melodic and cinematic collaborations in recent memory, called Silent Skies. Originally a side project, and now with two full length releases under their arsenal, this is starting to form a permanent calling. We get the opportunity to chat with Vikram Shankar to ask him about the relationship and chemistry he has built with his bandmate Tom. And to the wider metal audience, Tom Englund is vastly known for his work with power metal band Evergrey – and the story about Tom finding Vikram through his majestic compositions is quite the tale for any music fan. Silent Skies is full of melancholic and ethereal atmospheres, with haunting structures and organic creations. Vikram talks to us about how the sound they have created has come a long way, and with Tom's striking vocals only adds to that magic. Vikram and Tom may have come from different musical backgrounds, but putting the two minds together has created something that both of them had an ambition for, and let's put it this way - it's a very good thing. Silent Skies is an experience for everyone. Tune in now as we go deep into the new record from Silent Skies, titled “Nectar”. The highly-anticipated album is out now worldwide via Napalm Records.Stay connected with Silent Skies, visit: https://silentskiessweden.bandcamp.com/, https://www.facebook.com/silentskiesband/, and https://www.instagram.com/silent_skie_s/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/