Pawl D Beats is a Viking music project founded by Paul Daniel Ciupe, a romanian composer and producer based in Guadalajara, Spain. Blending Viking and Nordic folk traditions with epic cinematic sound, the project is especially known for its powerful Viking Battle Music, where aggressive drums, dark melodies, and ancestral instruments like the jouhikko/tagelharpa, trossingen lyre, Viking bone flute, jaw harp, handcrafted shakers, and a wide range of Nordic and medieval drums and percussions collide.
We are so happy that you found the time for this written interview, and we are all looking forward to hear more about your life and music
Would you like to tell us a little about yourself?
Hello, and thank you for this interview. My name is Paul, I’m 37 years old, a husband, a proud father of a 15-year-old daughter, and a full-time musician.I’m originally from Romania—Transylvania, but I’ve been living in Spain for almost twenty years,which I can truly call my home.
How long have you been in Music and what was the drive and inspiration?
I’ve had an artistic side and a creative mind since a very young age, but I must have been around sixteen when I started experimenting with music production — something I quickly fell in love with.From that moment on, it became like a drug — I just couldn’t stop making music. So, I can say I’ve been involved in music for about 21 years now.
I know you have made some collabs would you like to share with whom?
I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with amazing artists such as Peyton Parrish, Runic Garden, Bjorth, Askadia, Eolya, Madatracker, and Gin Cooley.I also had the chance to work indirectly with Miracle of Sound by producing the instrumental for the song“Battle of York”, and with Saltatio Mortis by creating the instrumental for “God of War.”They are all incredible artists, and I’m truly grateful for each of these collaborations.
Would you like to do more collabs?
Absolutely — if the right moment and the right connection come together
Do you make other music than what we know you for?
Right now, my focus is on the Nordic–Viking genre, but also on a new epic folk metal project in Romanian, dedicated to the Dacians — a tribute to my roots that will soon come to light.Throughout the years, I’ve worked on many different styles — from rap, metal, folk-rock, funky, to epic cinematic music. A bit of everything, really. Music has always been a vast landscape for me to explore.
Do you have a favorite track yourself or maybe a band?
That’s a tough question, because I listen to almost every kind of music, and my favorite track depends on my mood or the moment.But if I had to name some bands that have truly inspired me on my creative journey, it would be Danheim and Wardruna.
Where do you find your inspiration in your daily life?
Inspiration can be sparked by many things — an artwork I’ve just seen, a story I’ve read, a song I just heard, a passing thought, or a movie. Many times, I simply step into the studio with no particular idea in mind, but as I start playing around with the instruments, something begins to take shape. By the end of the day, I often find myself working on a new song.
Do you feel it is easy to find inspiration for your own music?
Absolutely. This is where the magic of creating music truly lies — existence itself is an endless source ofinspiration.The hardest part, I think, is truly connecting with others through the music — conveying the message and emotions behind it.Often, what’s very meaningful for the creator can simply be heard as“just another song”by others.
Do you have any music education, or have you learned yourself?
I don’t have any formal music education — I’m completely self-taught.
Do you play a lot of instruments?
I’m not a specialist on any particular instrument, and most of my production is digital. However, I play a bit of Throssingen lyre, tagelharpa, tilinka flute, kaval, didgeridoo, and drums.
Have you ever been in a band?
No, I’m quite a lone wolf.
Do you have any new releases soon track/album?
Yes, definitely. I’m always creating something, but at the moment I’m focusing on singles, as I don’t feel it’s the right time for a new album yet.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy spending time with my family, diving into video games, reading about history, watching movies,and traveling whenever life allows it — though I suppose I’m quite home-loving.
Anything you would like to share with us for the future?
I don’t usually plan too far ahead, but what I can say is that I’m preparing some very powerful songs for the end of this year.
Thanks for doing this with us.
Thank you for having me. It’s been an honor to share my story and my music with you — may the soundguide our paths forward.
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