1. Most fans of Stream of Passion know that the band formed after you worked with Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon fame. When you first sent your demo in to Arjen, did you have any expectations of actually getting the job?
Not at all, I sent it without any expectations really.
2. After you found out you had been chosen from all the candidates to work on the Ayreon project, what was your reaction?
I was very surprised, and of course very excited! To have the opportunity to work with Arjen was incredible for me.
3. How did the fellow members of your current band Elfonia react?
They were very happy for me and wished me a lot of success.
4. When Arjen approached you with the idea of creating a band around your talents, what were your thoughts?
I was immediately excited once again, and also very flattered that he would trust me to do such a big job.
5. With Stream of Passion containing an international lineup, with members from Mexico, Netherlands, and Sweden, did the band work well together?
Yes! We thought it was going to be weird or difficult to get along, but from the first moment we got together (for the shooting of the "Passion" video) we could we could feel how everything just "clicked". There was a really nice vibe, and a lot of energy flowing; truly a very special moment.
6. So in 2005 we saw the release of Stream of Passions first album, "Embrace the Storm" I thought it was the album of the year. How was it to have the kind of creative freedom you were given on this release?
It was a very big honor for me. I had the chance to really express myself through the songs, it was great to have the opportunity to do so; and it was also a great surprise to see that people reacted so well to it.
7. As the band name implies, your lyric writing and vocals are very passionate, almost sorrowful, and haunting, what inspires your style?
I love music that's very passionate and emotive, no matter the style, so that's the kind of vibe I want to transmit with the music I work on. I've always been attracted to nice melody lines, songs that have a melancholic feel to them, that sort of thing; I guess that's where I'm getting my inspiration.
8. With an album as unique and powerful as "Embrace the Storm" it would be a tragedy to leave us hanging with only one release. So are there plans for a second record?
We've talked about it, but there are no definite plans yet. I think it could be really great though, now that we all know each other much better and that we've shared a lot of great moments on stage.
9. After releasing "Embrace the Storm" what was the reaction from fans in your home country of Mexico?
People were gladly surprised I think. I received very good comments about it, I was very happy to see such a good response appear on people on my own country.
10. Did Stream of passion bring more exposure to Elfonia, and how are things going with the band?
It definitely brought us more exposure, and it was very nice to have so many people discover and enjoy Elfonia's music even though it's quite different from Stream of Passion. Right now we're taking a break though, for everyone to work on different projects.
11. Do you have any desire to have a solo project?
The idea has crossed my mind, yes. I have a few ideas I've recorded, but I'm still unsure what kind of album I'd like to do.
12. How has your life changed since Stream of Passion?
I'm working more and more on music, and that makes me very happy. I love being on stage, performing live with this band is so amazing; we have a really good time!
13. On a personal level, what does the music of Stream of Passion mean to you?
The songs say a lot about me, I think; I projected a lot of my emotions and ideas into them, so in a way they are sort of my babies! Hehe.
14. With the variety of talent you have , what is your musical background?
I started with classical, when I was a kid. Later on, on my teens, I got interested in rock, metal, progressive; nowadays I try to listen to as many different styles as I can: jazz, opera, post-rock, anything goes.
15. What do you want fans to get from your music?
I hope they can feel all the emotion we want to transmit. I think in the band we are all equally passionate about music, and we certainly do our best to project it in our performance. It's great when the audience can perceive this and connect with us.