Spoke with musician Paul Lai of Upsilon Acrux & (Z)erpents about all kinds of stuff: breaking up melodies, rhythmic tension, the importance of failure and how a conversation, without surprises, does not move any dialogue further ... no offense but we are all looking at you Pop Music... Never be comfortable and always challenge yourself and this world we live in. Helpful links below:

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=3233

https://futureproofsounds.bandcamp.com/album/black-mold-and-hot-springs-taipei

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Bolles_(musician)

https://youtu.be/w-o8EKjXJPQ