Exclusive Interview: Old Man Brandon Delves on His Creative Tastes, His Inspirations & His New Track “All This Time”

Congratulations on your latest track “All This Time”, how do you feel about the newfound success?

I don’t know if I feel successful? In the past, I have always felt like I was trying to advance my career and always move up a level with each release. This time around I don’t have those same goals. With everything I’m going through I’m just hoping I can touch people in general and also people who struggle with mental health issues. Most importantly make God proud.

What was the inspiration behind the single?

The inspiration was my job. I have been there for over 15 years. I am thankful for the opportunity and for being able to support myself throughout the years. And at 1 time I was proud to work there. However, I have been subject to bad, unstable, and at times unsafe management. I have been pushed to the point of exhaustion and passed out and almost died on the floor. I was left there unconscious while my supervisor was upset and did not call an ambulance until my ex-wife screamed for him to do so after being notified I was out cold on the floor. I also broke my back there in 2019. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with PTSD and I’ve been battling that ever since. I could go on & on with injuries and mistreatment at my job but I also take a lot of responsibility because I stayed there so long.

Do you feel that you chose your ‘passion,’ or did it choose you?

I feel it was both. I couldn’t control how I felt about music and that’s passion. With that being said it also took a lot of passion to go after it, praise the Lord for that drive he gave me.

What is your creative process like? How do you start writing a musical piece? How do you begin your creative process?

Something happens in life or I’m feeling all bottled up about something I want to express. When creativity strikes it must come out. The second part is finding the right production or beat. Sometimes this part may be reversed. I might hear the beat and emotions spill out. Number 3 is writing. This would be the most critical and definitely most time-consuming for me. After that, it’s the fun part. Find the perfect studio and record!

Can you see your finished product before you start?

I can see the path however, sometimes the end result can change. This can be a beautiful thing! The guys who mixed this new album coming were Taylor Whitney and Manny Mercado. They brought it to levels I couldn’t imagine. I would say Clear Track Studios and staff were a huge part of this album. I couldn’t have accomplished this sound and mix on my own. Also shout out to Mike Smith from Analog Mastering. He mastered the new album coming out soon.

Who is your greatest influence?

I would say life, family, and a roller coaster of emotions. If you’re talking about artist’s though, too many to name. I would say the 90’s era of artists probably had the most impact on me artistically.

Wow! Up until this point in your career, what would you describe as your favorite song you’ve recorded or performed live? What makes that song special?

As of right now “All This Time”. Battling PTSD and so many issues I dealt with at my job, it helps me when I hear it. I can’t explain how much pain and trauma and guts went into that song… I’m really messed up more than people know but I’m doing my absolute best to get better. Psychiatrist, therapy once a week, antidepressants every day. I’m thankful I’m getting the help I desperately need.

For our final question, is there anything else you would like to add?

Yes, I want to thank you for this interview and for the opportunity on your platform. I want to give a big thank you to my family, friends, and everyone one of you who has been there for me. Anyone who sent me a comment or a message when I’ve been down it has helped more than you can imagine. The new album “Found” is coming soon. Most importantly, thank you JESUS! JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.

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