We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful George Miadis. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with George below.

Hi George, thanks for joining us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

Once in a while, there come a few artists whose creative vision transcends the boundaries of music. Such a music is not merely a collection of songs or a fleeting moment of artistic expression; rather, it is a purposeful endeavor that seeks to ignite change, inspire compassion, and elevate humanity.

My personal goal is to have such a music project that will leave a footprint like that.
Throughout the years I’ve had many musical projects that helped me grow to what I am today.
I believe, right now I am working on a trully meaningful project called Sons of Faust.
This project goes beyond the traditional realms of the music industry, driven by a desire to make a lasting impact on the world.

In the end, it is not just the music itself that defines Sons of Faust, but the intention behind it and the impact it leaves on its audience. It serves as a reminder that artists possess a unique ability to shape culture and inspire positive change.
My wish is for Sons of Faust to leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of listeners, forever reminding us of the profound influence art can have on our collective human experience.

George, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I was born in Boston MA but grew up in Athens, Greece. Since I was a kid my love for music led me to learn musical instruments like guitar, piano, oud, and cumbus.

I was 12 when I enrolled the National Conservatorium in Athens for Classical Guitar and Music Theory.

When I reached 16 my guitar teacher asked me to join into his Latin-style musical essemble as a rhythm guitar player and that gave me the opportunity to tour Greece opening up for some of my favorite Greek rock bands.

That’s where I met my electric guitar teacher and Mentor, Yannis Spathas, former member of the 70’s band Socrates.

At the age of 18, I moved to Belgium where I took classical guitar and jazz drums classes for 4 years at the Royal Conservatorium of Gent. During that time, I performed in Belgium, Holland, Germany, and south France clubs, bars, and music festivals.

Coming back to Greece I started performing in Athens nightclubs, playing guitar and singing. I worked with established Greek composers and earned a lot of National TV exposure.

As a side project, I had the rock band “Fair Madchen” writing and performing original English songs.

That’s when the need to control and evolve my sound came into the scene.

My chance to learn more things in sound engineering came when I enrolled as a student in Mediatech Institute (Soundlab) which is located in Dallas TX. My move to the US in 2006 opened up some good opportunities for my profession and my career in music.

I got to work with Tim Kimsey, a Grammy-awarded sound engineer, as his assistant in many studio sessions (Soundlab, Dallas)

At the same time while still a student I started performing at local music venues and bars as a solo acoustic act expanding my network and getting my name out in the Metroplex.

The Byrds tribute band “Back Pages” approached me in 2007. I worked with them until 2009.

Early 2010 opened up new doors for developing new sound and a different way of songwriting. Along with former bandmates, I formed the new band Sonar Lights and by 2012, we released our self-produced and recorded first LP “Here We Are” and later on 2017 our second album “Babelonia” which was coproduced by Tim Kimsey. Since then the band has become a studio band and has been releasing singles on all digital platforms.

Sons of Faust came in 2020 as a product of experimentation with a bunch of vintage synthesizers that I had the luck to stuble upon. Lockdown gave me unlimited time to focus and play around with these new sounds.
My collaboration with Panagiotis Chatzistefanou (creative director based in Berlin, Germany) sealed the fate of this project to being a great one!
Since then we have released two LPs, both on Psychonaut Elite Records: “Τhe Melancholic Sublime” (2020, digital & ltd edition vinyl) and “A Memorable Prophecy” (2021, digital & ltd edition vinyl). Currently working on finishing the 3rd LP.

Sons of Faust make music inspired by obscure soundtracks, ambient dreamscapes, library oddities, experimental rock and synth pop; their sound is uchronic, not so much timeless as existing in an idealized time, a recurring moment which commemorates the betrayal between memory and history.

Sons of Faust bring a baroque sensibility to the aesthetics of our metaverse era, offering emotional generosity as an audible present.

Listening to the gift of now!

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Alright. let me get on my soap box for a sec…

1. Recognize the value of art: Society should acknowledge and appreciate the significant role that art plays in our lives. Artistic expression enriches culture, stimulates critical thinking, and encourages dialogue.

2. Provide financial support: Artists often face financial challenges in pursuing their craft. Governments, organizations, and individuals can provide funding, grants, and scholarships to support artists at various stages of their careers. This financial assistance helps artists sustain their work, invest in their skills, and create new and innovative projects.

3. Foster accessible education: Promoting arts education in schools and communities is crucial. By integrating arts into curricula, offering scholarships and workshops, and providing mentorship programs, we can nurture the next generation of artists. Accessible education ensures that aspiring artists from all backgrounds have the opportunity to develop their talents and contribute to the creative ecosystem.

4. Support copyright protection: Copyright laws and enforcement mechanisms are essential in protecting artists’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work. This is so much needed especially nowdays with the introduction of the new digital streaming platform which is still uncharted territory.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

Growing up early in my musical journey I was being told from peers and music school teachers that you HAVE TO BE ORIGINAL at all costs… This could not be more wrong. Especially at the early stages of an artist, this might be catastrophic!
At Saint Martin School of Art, one of the most prestigious colleges in the world your first assignment is to precicely COPY a masterpiece. Once you get this then you can move on.

As in everything in this world there is no virgin birth. From DNA to the talking parrot who copies and imitates sounds and words, all are based in the principal of copy. The deeper you will understand the art of Copy the better your art will evolve and not be just a cheap imitation.

I had to unlearn this horrible lesson quite recently I must admit… Thanks to my partner and mentor Panagiotis Chatzistefanou and through our collaboration in Sons of Faust I was able to get rid of this bad old habbit.  

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonsoffaust/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfFaust/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgemiadis/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sonsoffaust2020
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5padag2O39YLUQqawF5039?si=vP4XbV5mTVi3KHVwZiYIog
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oVBCmaashIOM6lmvlrRMr?si=CDh9ll9cT5GQiBf0of-YLw