The 566 Featured Interview: Zachary Gindi-Chiafullo, '24

What was the behind-the-scenes process for this featured music? How did you create it? 

I wanted to write a song that was focused on the big moments in life that we spend our whole lives preparing for, and the fact that we as humans are sometimes nervous to approach them. I wanted the lyrics to somehow encourage us to take these moments with pride, because they can sometimes determine a big part of our lives. To create the song, I hopped on Logic Pro and YouTube and first found samples from those sources. Next, I used a MIDI keyboard to record the keyboard sounds. Then, I recorded my own background voices as samples that would be integrated within the music. Finally, I recorded the lead vocals, which include singing and rapping. Ultimately, I am very proud of the final product and hope it inspires others as well.

How long have you been writing music and what instruments do you play?

I have been coming up with my own musical ideas ever since I was nine years old, using garageband. For instruments, I mostly play