DN: Talk about the record. Where did you get the idea from? What is the inspiration behind this album?

BN: The inspiration came from the human element that we all have about knowing that you can do anything. It's the inner spiritual being within all of us that allows amazing things to happen. That human element is "The Force Within".
RUSH artist Hugh Syme captured this concept perfectly with the artwork. The boy with the WWI gas mask represents the perils of humanity, the open fields represent the openness of potentiality, the storms represent changes in life, and the rainbow represents the the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow that is "The Force Within" element in each of us.

DN: Who are the musicians that play on the record?

BN: Byron Nemeth Electric & Acoustic Guitars

Joseph Hengesbaugh Keyboards & Piano

Dave Clark Drums & Percussion

Brian Glodde (Live) 7 String Bass Guitar

Ed Stephens (Studio) Bass Guitar & Double Bass

DN: Who are some of the bands/musicians that influenced you?

BN: Dream Theater, RUSH, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, The Beatles, + many great Classical and Jazz artists.

DN: Do you have any projects that you are currently working on right now? Any in the future? Any plans to tour?

BN: Yes, working on a new Vocal Album with a great singer from Scottsdale, AZ. This new direction will feature guitar and vocal driven compositions with no keyboards. Currently I'm scheduled to play Summer NAMM in Nashville on July 21/23 and will be appearing at the LA Amplifier show in Oct 1/2.

DN: Any interesting stories you would like to share with us about the recording process?

BN: During the Mastering of "The Force Within" at Abbey Road in London engineer Nick Webb let me play the piano that John Lennon recorded "Lucy In The Sky" on - amazing vibe!!!

DN: What was the most challenging aspect of creating this record?

BN: Flying to London to do the Mastering in one week, At Abbey Road they were using the SADE 5 Mastering system and it was a whole new Mastering experience, super great time and fun staff. Nick Webb the Mastering engineer was superb.

DN: Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge for offering support creating this album?

BN: The great players that made it a reality, the fans that have supported me, my parents for everything and my new friends in Scottsdale, AZ where I'm opening a new recording Studio and Web Design facility this summer.