The songwriting process for Interphase is collaborative. Noel once likened it to making donuts. Noel mostly came up with the melodies (mixed the dough), James comes up with the arrangements (Bakes the dough), and Danny added the extras and effects (sprinkled and added the toppings).

 

Usually Noel would start with a basic idea, often a riff or a melody. James (who also plays keyboards but not in concert) had the ability to hear all other instruments behind the melody and would put together the arrangements. From there, Danny would add special effects and many of the background synthesizer and bass work. James is mostly the wordsmith for all the lyrics.

 

For example, their song "Presence Among Us" began as a simple acoustic guitar riff. Over time, it evolved into a complex piece with multiple sections and dynamic shifts. The final product showcases their growth as musicians and songwriters.

 

One particular master piece of music that is lauded as "Epic" by many of their peers and critics alike, and is a "must listen" for all avid prog-rock fans is their 20 minute tour de force "The Jersey Devil". An original concept by James, after reading a book about the same, and put to music. It opens with thunder, and a bit of a horror music like piano that builds and runs into a hard hitting guitar piece with a 7/8 time signature. Finally it settles into more of a jazz type progression where Noel sings about the birth of the devil which leads into a chaotic piece in 5/4 time signature, where 3 musicians sound more like a 6 piece band. This then settles into the ethereal "Passage through Time" with the ticking of a watch. Then in present day, the protagonist goes in hunt of the devil, only to find it is he who is being hunted, and narrowly escapes with his life, leading to the bombastic ending featuring James on the drums and gongs.