Meet Caspar Madaus-Brück | Musician, Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Caspar Madaus-Brück and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Caspar, what are you inspired by?
From the very beginning I had a fascination with the role of The Fool. The Fool or also known as the court jester used to be one of the few sources of entertainment of his time. There is something very cunning about the way he performs.

If you were to confront any person with a serious matter and expected them to reflect on the given matter, people tend to tense up and miss the point of keeping an open mind when addressing the problem. The actual “seriousness” of it seems to get in the way. Consequently, they might let emotions alter their thought process which could result in flawed decision making.

However, if you would approach people in a way that sets an atmosphere of joy and lightness for instance in a satire by making people laugh, a serious matter does not seem problematic anymore. The problem can be seen but it is painted on the background of entertainment. Therefore, the attitude one might find themselves in is an open one. You let loose and nothing seems to get in the way of addressing the matter.
This is exactly what a fool does. He might even mock people for their flaws and problems. If it wasn’t for the sake of comedy a person might feel angry or offended. But there is a wisdom in his wit. He is able to convey a very important message or moral that can be seen and understood in a pure spotlight of the mind through lightness of jokes and laughter.

This inspired me in the role of being a musician. And aren’t we all playing just some kind of role in this life that we take so seriously? But I love to get people out of their role when they watch me perform. I sometimes see it in their eyes. It is exciting to me to meet them somewhere where they are not who they are in every-day life. I achieved what I wanted when they forget everything for a moment while watching me.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Over the years I have travelled quite a lot. I was born in Germany. My family had to relocate many times in Germany. For a few years I was going to school in Switzerland. I could never settle in one place but that did not bother me. Early on I followed my father’s footsteps and decided to make music my life. Seeing him perform on the big stages made me realize that nothing moved me more than the art of creating and performing. I knew I needed to find people that shared the same musical language. Having a band was always a dream. I remember staring at posters on my walls of The Police, Hall and Oats, Genesis and many other 80’s bands.
After graduating from high school I moved to London hoping to find people that wanted to work with me. But London was not an easy time. I was 19 and by myself in a big city. I worked in a cafe during the day and at night I would play my songs at bars and pubs all around town. However, I couldn’t find people that wanted to collaborate. I knew I needed to make a change. And what seems more promising than living in Los Angeles?
I was a student at a music school for a few years where I finally met the right people.

“Foolish Deep” is the name of my band. The band members are Leo Vasquez (Bass), Juan Valdez (lead guitar), Colin Deas (Keys), Lucas Bidran (Drums) and me.

We released our debut EP “The Fool” in summer 2020 and are now about to release our second EP which is a LIVE EP recorded at Palomino Sound. I am extremely happy about this project. Everybody that was involved gave everything they had.
Playing with my band is always one of the most satisfying and rewarding moments for me. Sometimes I take a look around and see how passionately my friends are playing the songs I wrote.
This band consists of Leo Vasquez (Bass), Juan Valdez (lead guitar), Colin Deas (Keys), Lucas Bidran (Drums) and me.

Furthermore, we are in the process of recoding our first album which should be finished by the end of this year.
You can follow us and listen to our music on all platforms @foolishdeep

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take them up to Mulholland Drive. This is one of my favorite spots at night. I always try to avoid the city as much as I can. From there you can watch the sea of lights glowing all night long. I don’t like bars or clubs but I would show them the great live music venues like the Fonda, the Roxy, The Whiskey and the Viper Room.
I think that I would spend a lot of time showing them all the different beaches and canyons. Especially Laurel Canyon and Topanga Canyon are top of the list for me.
Some of my favorite restaurants are in Culver City and on Beverly Boulevard.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
This is dedicated to the people that see life is not absolute. Be who you want to be and get into it, play it out completely but never lose yourself in it. Success is what you want it to be.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foolishdeep/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoolzD/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx4Dj89f6EGCa5-gZUAiNdw

Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jrDBrIfLdPVupoUJKWpwK

Image Credits
Lucas Bomeny