Created in late 2017 the music collective Beauty in Chaos was created by Michael Ciravolo of the bands Human Drama and Gene Loves Jezebel and President of Schechter Guitar Research. With two constant members, Michael Ciravolo and Michael Rozon, Beauty in Chaos is what Michael Ciravolo describes as a “revolving and evolving” entity that he curates. The project has a long list of amazing artists that take part in it and are what Michael Ciravolo defines as the Beauty In Chaos family. Some members of this collective include Wayne Hussey from The Mission, Simon Gallup from The Cure, Ashton Nyte from The Awakening, Robin Zander from Cheap Trick, Al Jorgensen from Ministry, KE-T, from Body Count, Evi Vine and Johnny Indovina from Human Drama.
The band name was a reflection on the crazy times the world was experiencing in 2017 and is still relevant now as the world seems to plunge further into weird and strange times. “So much chaos is in almost every facet of the world. When I was searching for a name needed for this project that I was going to curate, I looked to what was good, not only in my life but everywhere around.” Michael Ciravolo explains. The name Beauty in Chaos is a fitting title and represents a quest for beauty in a chaotic world. Michael Ciravolo says that “the music we create has equal parts of both. Some beautiful textures with blasts of chaotic sonics, others dark with angelic elements interspersed.”
Growing up Michael Ciravolo was drawn to Rock and Roll by mid seventies Glam. Bands and musicians such as T-Rex, Slate, David Bowie, The New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders and Mike Ronson were guitar heroes for Michael Ciravolo. He says “later, I got more into the darker side of music.” He began to enjoy music by bands like The Cure, Sisters of Mercy and The Mission. He never played in a cover band growing up and didn’t learn records note for note. MIchael Ciravolo believes that perhaps his guitar playing “was stunted by wanting to play like Thunders,” but now looking back he feels “I know it defined my sound.”
One of the strengths of Beauty In Chaos is the fact that it isn’t musically shackled to a stylistic label. Michael Ciravolo believes “I feel we have, at least semi-successfully crossed Dark Wave, Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Alternative, Dream-Pop and whatever other genres that fit, while having our underlying musical thread that binds.”
Not being a typical band the creative process for Beauty In Chaos is a little unique. Having used the same songwriting process as they adopted for their debut album in 2018 Finding Beauty In Chaos, both Michael Ciravolo and Michael Rozon create music. Michael Ciravolo confesses “To me, this music does not become a ‘song’ until the singer adds their lyrics and melody. Then it has a name.” He does not direct the singers on what the lyrics should be for the music they write instead he says he “is blessed with the artist to match with the music.” He explains that the musicians they send music to are always inspired by what they create. Michael Ciravolo says “I look at our process as combining poetry with soundscapes. It just seems to work and for that I am grateful.”
Staying creative is easy for Michael Ciravolo as he loves the joy of “creating, making sounds that turn into something special and the challenge and reward of finding the right artist for the music.” He describes the experience of receiving finished vocals back from an artist that they send music to as a “jolt” and a “Christmas morning feeling”. Michael Ciravolo describes the whole ongoing creative process “as much work as it is as an indie artist, I love seeing the culmination of the whole album, the concept, the cover, the full experience. Also, I can’t stress enough the fun element of doing Beauty In Chaos with Michael Rozon. It isn’t work, its two children with a bunch of weird toys and red wine.”
Being the curator of Beauty In Chaos Michael Ciravolo is involved in all aspects of the band. He does acknowledge that input from fellow musician, Michael Rozon is instrumental to the success of the band. Michael Ciravolo describes Michael Rozon as “the man is a wizard in the studio and allows me to bring the sounds ghat I hear in my head to life, all the while we are having a fucking blast doing it!”
Not designed initially as a typical stage band Michael Ciravolo, a seasoned performer who loves playing live would someday like the challenge of putting Beauty In Chaos on a stage. He says “the who, where and how” are the current hurdles faced by Beauty In Chaos when contemplating a live performance. Michael Ciravolo admits “I have played live a bit over the past few years with my former bands Human Drama and Gene Loves Jezebel. The latter with my wife Tish and Michael Aston, both who are Beauty In Chaos alumni.”
The band interacts with their fans via social media and streaming. Michael Ciravolo confesses he is not a fan of either but he knows they are necessary for independent bands to maintain a presence.
“Beauty In Chaos never rests and always has a plan.” According Michael Ciravolo and what the future holds for the band. The duo are writing new music which will serve as building blocks towards a new album which they hope to release by the end of 2023 or early 2024. Michael Ciravolo says that he has a title and a painting for the cover art of the planned album already in mind. He says that Beauty In Chaos will do what it does best which is “revolve and evolve.”
For new listeners to music by Beauty In Chaos Michael Ciravolo has these words, “I would say have fun creating. Use technology, but don’t use it as a crutch. Be true to yourself and don’t chase anything. It will come. And don’t get discouraged by bullshit, especially on social media. I always ask that our listeners dive into the deep and diverse catalogs of the artists that have graciously given their time, talent and heart to being part of Beauty In Chaos. I guarantee you will find some new favorite music. And as always, if you like it, please support the artist by buying their music.”
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