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Wednesday, 23 September 2020
An interview with whitman rinaldo
Band Name
Whitman Rinaldo
What first got you into music ?
My brother took guitar lessons and would show me what he learned every week. By the next week, he forgot it all and I had to teach him so he could be somewhat prepared at his lesson.
Who Inspired you to create music ?
Beatles, Zeppelin, Dire Straits
What kind of music do you make?
I'm a bit of a chameleon like the Beatles Abbey Road. Indie rock, reggae, punk, jazz, Americana -- I let my tunes take me around the world.
What is your creative process like?
I try to start with a verbal hook and compose something both familiar and daring simultaneously.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
I'm on a soul kick right now, so Al Green. But I've always wanted to work with kd lang, Joss Stone, or Pink.
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Mark Knopfler or Steve Hackett, Ringo's All Star Band
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Peace, love and understanding
What is the most useless talent you have ?
Louis Armstrong imitations
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
Freddie Mercury tunes
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
My day gig, selling and fixing copiers
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
I like outdoor gigs, backyards, amphitheaters. I played in Mexico and Portugal once each. No gigs till 2021
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
The pandemic has forced musicians to collaborate over Zoom, and websites like Kompoz. Before then, it was mostly a bad influence.
What is your favourite song to perform? *
Always love Mark Knopfler tunes
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Knopfler, Queen, Sting, Steve Hackett, The Chi-Lites
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
clean living...not much
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Do it again
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
Revive live music
Whats next for you ?
I've got some new tunes on Spotify "Figuring Out" and "Karen" (she wants to speak to the store manager) this month. After that I will release an album "Planetary" (working title)
Friday, 18 September 2020
interview with cathal j
Band Name
Cathal J
What first got you into music ?
A Broken Relationship
Who Inspired you to create music ?
Bruce Springsteen/ Dermot Kennedy
What kind of music do you make?
Indie rock/ Latino/Reggaeton
What is your creative process like?
It takes about a year from writing the song to releasing it. At least fifty per cent of the original lyrics are chopped in my song.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Dermot Kennedy
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Dermot Kennedy
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Share my music
What is the most useless talent you have ?
i don't have useless talents
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
Sometimes=- "Lovely day" by Bill Withers
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
God only knows
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
Mainly in my home town and surrounding towns. Best - my first live mic night. My worst - on my fourth live mic night- i walked out because the music system at the club woudn't work
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
Good points are that it offers the artist more opportunities to be heard and grow their brand. On the negative side there are many dodgy promoters out there that take advantage of artists by offering fake streams, etc
What is your favourite song to perform? *
My first track "One More Chance"
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Dermot Kennedy
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
Gonna have to wait for my autobiography in 30 years to get the answer to that question
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Work hard, be honest and do both consistently and watch the miracles unfold
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
My vision is to create a level playing -field for independent artists
Whats next for you ?
Part 2 of my book "Four Point Two- Rockstars go to Heaven" (Author - Cathal Finnegan) The book details fraud committed by the biggest Independent music distributor in the world. My book exposes the fraud. Part 2 of the book will be released in 2021. Part 1 of the book is available on Amazon
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Interview with Jasmine
Band Name
Jasmine
What first got you into music ?
I felt the need to express my feelings somehow so I started writing songs
Who Inspired you to create music ?
My mom is a very musical person, she has also made her own songs and was always playing the piano at home so I looked up to her and wanted to get into music myself.
What kind of music do you make?
Pop music has always been my favourite genre and I think my music falls into that category as well.
What is your creative process like?
Sometimes I just get a new melody in my head and come up with suitable lyrics to go with it. Usually I’ve already had the idea of the next song I wanna make, and when the melody hits me the lyrics come to me naturally.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
I want to make a song with my husband Cody! He featured in one of my earlier songs and we had a lot of fun doing that together.
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Seeing Taylor Swift live would be amazing.
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Don’t be afraid to go after your dreams
What is the most useless talent you have ?
I have a great facial memory, don’t know how exactly to put that to good use
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
Any Adele songs
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
I work fulltime in HR so music is a passion and a enjoyable hobby for me
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
I haven’t had any bigger gigs yet, I have performed at school and at smaller family events so far
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
Everything is more available now and easier to access, even smaller indie artists have a better chance to be heard
What is your favourite song to perform? *
My song Once in a lifetime
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Adele, Ava Max, the Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Zayn, Maroon 5
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
Swimming with sharks in Australia
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Never go to bed angry
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
I wish it would be easier for indie artists to make it to bigger playlists on Spotify and reach more listeners
Whats next for you ?
Looking forward to working on new songs!
An interview with Gina Wood
Band Name
Gina Wood
What first got you into music ?
Listening to Elp Keith Emerson Eddie Jobson, Yes, Steve Wilson
Listening to Elp Keith Emerson Eddie Jobson, Yes, Steve Wilson
Who Inspired you to create music ?
The musicians that I have listened to all my life from Emerson to Wakeman, so many
The musicians that I have listened to all my life from Emerson to Wakeman, so many
What kind of music do you make?
Ambient with a classical twist
Ambient with a classical twist
What is your creative process like?
I get up and play every day. I'm lucky enough to record at home so start improvising and take it from there.
I get up and play every day. I'm lucky enough to record at home so start improvising and take it from there.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Wow thats a toughie But I love who I am working with now shin*semia Josef Umo Xitb etc you can find these guys on Soundcloud
Wow thats a toughie But I love who I am working with now shin*semia Josef Umo Xitb etc you can find these guys on Soundcloud
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Right now Jacob Collier, had tickets due to covid cancelled
Right now Jacob Collier, had tickets due to covid cancelled
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
First of all thank you for all your kindness and support. Stay healthy be safe!!!
First of all thank you for all your kindness and support. Stay healthy be safe!!!
What is the most useless talent you have ?
Making paper airplanes
Making paper airplanes
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
No you would not want to hear that mess lol.
No you would not want to hear that mess lol.
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
Well I was a Nurse for many years but prefer music
Well I was a Nurse for many years but prefer music
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
Gigs whats that ?? oh pre covid was going to play in Texas, well that cease to exist just recording right now.
Gigs whats that ?? oh pre covid was going to play in Texas, well that cease to exist just recording right now.
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
In a way you have the ability to see and hear artists from around the world. Which is good
In a way you have the ability to see and hear artists from around the world. Which is good
What is your favourite song to perform? *
Right now Lost Heart, Nebula for the ambient and sonic fun!
Right now Lost Heart, Nebula for the ambient and sonic fun!
what famous musicians do you admire ?
I'm going to sound like a broken record Emerson just his ability to take classical pieces and turn them into something that everyone could get into
I'm going to sound like a broken record Emerson just his ability to take classical pieces and turn them into something that everyone could get into
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
Got a ticket I'm pretty meek like to stay out of trouble :-)
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Keep trying and have fun with it!!
Keep trying and have fun with it!!
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
Its very difficult these days isn't it? I know so many musicians that are extremely talented and they can't get a break. I guess to recognize these guys for the great talent that they have even if they are not on the top 100 you get my drift.
Its very difficult these days isn't it? I know so many musicians that are extremely talented and they can't get a break. I guess to recognize these guys for the great talent that they have even if they are not on the top 100 you get my drift.
Whats next for you ?
Working on a new album due out in November and to keep playing !!
Working on a new album due out in November and to keep playing !!
Interview with yarku
Band Name
Yarku
What first got you into music ?
My first band at 2013
My first band at 2013
Who Inspired you to create music ?
One music producer from my city
One music producer from my city
What kind of music do you make?
Experimental, electronic, pop, alternative
Experimental, electronic, pop, alternative
What is your creative process like?
I’m producer, so i’m recordung music instrents on my studio and mixing them
I’m producer, so i’m recordung music instrents on my studio and mixing them
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Josh Pan, Boots, Moderat, Joji
Josh Pan, Boots, Moderat, Joji
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Jacob Colier
Jacob Colier
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Be yourself
Be yourself
What is the most useless talent you have ?
Touch my hair
Touch my hair
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
I’m figuring out new songs in the shower :))
I’m figuring out new songs in the shower :))
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
Meditate, maybe will go to ashram
Meditate, maybe will go to ashram
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
I was in a tour on Russia with my previous band. Difficult experience
I was in a tour on Russia with my previous band. Difficult experience
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
Very good
Very good
What is your favourite song to perform? *
Become a tree
Become a tree
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Jacob Colier
Jacob Colier
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
Relationships with 2 girls :)
Relationships with 2 girls :)
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Just be and don’t try so much
Just be and don’t try so much
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
I think indie artists need more support from the spotify, youtube
I think indie artists need more support from the spotify, youtube
Whats next for you ?
I have many songs in different genres which I will release
I have many songs in different genres which I will release
Interview with Lachie A'rden
Lachie A'rden
What first got you into music ?
My kidney transplant I.had in 2002 failed and I went onto dialysis in 2018. By early 2029 this had forced me out of my job (at the time working from home was not accepted) so when I finished up my last client I decided I'd do something I enjoyed (for fun) and booked a DJ course. One thing led to another, i started producing, found I not only loved it but was quite good and have been obsessed with music ever since. I had no previous musical background or training.
Who Inspired you to create music ?
Music came to me at a difficult time in my life health wise and provided me with focus, positivity and happiness. My music is a.refection of this, very uplifting, feel good vibes.
Music came to me at a difficult time in my life health wise and provided me with focus, positivity and happiness. My music is a.refection of this, very uplifting, feel good vibes.
What kind of music do you make?
Uplifting piano house / dance
Uplifting piano house / dance
What is your creative process like?
A sea of ideas that never feel i have enough time to get to. I would love to just write music all day every day but then nothing would get finished. When I sit down for a creative session I might write 3-5 songs in a few hours, take the best ones and share with the vocalists I work with. Once I have a vocal i will rework the instrumental to fit with the vocalists vision to create the final piece.
A sea of ideas that never feel i have enough time to get to. I would love to just write music all day every day but then nothing would get finished. When I sit down for a creative session I might write 3-5 songs in a few hours, take the best ones and share with the vocalists I work with. Once I have a vocal i will rework the instrumental to fit with the vocalists vision to create the final piece.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Wow, there are so many talented artists out there... I'd love to work with a band like The Killers or someone like Eddie Vedder. They have made some of my all time favourite songs and I'd love to make some modern piano house style tracks with them.
Wow, there are so many talented artists out there... I'd love to work with a band like The Killers or someone like Eddie Vedder. They have made some of my all time favourite songs and I'd love to make some modern piano house style tracks with them.
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Kygo
Kygo
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Thank you for supporting me from the beginning. We're on a journey together and when you invest in something early and watch it grow the reward is far greater.
Thank you for supporting me from the beginning. We're on a journey together and when you invest in something early and watch it grow the reward is far greater.
What is the most useless talent you have ?
I'm an excellent paper plane maker.
I'm an excellent paper plane maker.
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
Not really, I only sing when listening to music but then its everything!
Not really, I only sing when listening to music but then its everything!
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
I had an 18 year career in management consultanting before starting in music but now that I have left it behind I think I would have to look.for something more creative. Perhaps interior design or architecture.
I had an 18 year career in management consultanting before starting in music but now that I have left it behind I think I would have to look.for something more creative. Perhaps interior design or architecture.
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
Ministry of Sound. Egg London. Many other small venues. I've never had a gig i didn't enjoy. I.just love playing music to a big crowd or to myself. It's a privilege to be able to do what you love every day.
Ministry of Sound. Egg London. Many other small venues. I've never had a gig i didn't enjoy. I.just love playing music to a big crowd or to myself. It's a privilege to be able to do what you love every day.
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
When I was growing up your favourite band might release once every two years. You valued those releases and learned to like the songs that weren't immediately appealing, these often became favourites with more layers and depth. Today album releases are becoming less common place and music is disposable, songs are becoming shorter and less layered. I look forward to a time when I've built my audience and I can indulge in longer more layered version of my music.
When I was growing up your favourite band might release once every two years. You valued those releases and learned to like the songs that weren't immediately appealing, these often became favourites with more layers and depth. Today album releases are becoming less common place and music is disposable, songs are becoming shorter and less layered. I look forward to a time when I've built my audience and I can indulge in longer more layered version of my music.
What is your favourite song to perform? *
One of my unreleased songs called Reaching Out as my closing track.
One of my unreleased songs called Reaching Out as my closing track.
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Eddie Vedder. Taylor Swift (watch her doco) Brandon Flowers
Eddie Vedder. Taylor Swift (watch her doco) Brandon Flowers
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
Ive always been pretty straight to be honest...
Ive always been pretty straight to be honest...
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Listen more than you talk and value other ideas as much as your own.
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
Regulate many aspects of the industry including labels, contracts, gig bookings and so on so young artists are not taken advantage of.
Listen more than you talk and value other ideas as much as your own.
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
Regulate many aspects of the industry including labels, contracts, gig bookings and so on so young artists are not taken advantage of.
Whats next for you ?
I have a huge schedule of new music to be released including songs with some incredible and well known vocalists which I am excited about. Then hopefully 2021 offers a better landscape for live music.
I have a huge schedule of new music to be released including songs with some incredible and well known vocalists which I am excited about. Then hopefully 2021 offers a better landscape for live music.
Interview with the zooeys
The Zooeys
What first got you into music ?
Classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
Classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
Who Inspired you to create music ?
Jimmy, moody savant in the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
Jimmy, moody savant in the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
What kind of music do you make?
Mostly CCR covers
Mostly CCR covers
What is your creative process like?
Listen to CCR records and then play the songs that are on the record
Listen to CCR records and then play the songs that are on the record
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Jimmy, genius songwriter from the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
Jimmy, genius songwriter from the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
The Wonders from the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
The Wonders from the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Despite all the madness and tragedy in the world we still need to be working on developing the class consciousness of the proletariat to create a sustainable society for future generations
Despite all the madness and tragedy in the world we still need to be working on developing the class consciousness of the proletariat to create a sustainable society for future generations
What is the most useless talent you have ?
Playing guitar
Playing guitar
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
No showers are cry time
No showers are cry time
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
Writing the great novel of our time
Writing the great novel of our time
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
Not really
Not really
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
Uhhh
Uhhh
What is your favourite song to perform? *
The discography of CCR is all tied for 1st
The discography of CCR is all tied for 1st
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Jimmy, misunderstood frontman from the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
Jimmy, misunderstood frontman from the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
no troubles really
no troubles really
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
“It is very important you don’t stink today” -the label guy in the classic 90s film, “THAT THING YOU DO”
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
I would seize the means of production and place it in the hands of the working class
I would seize the means of production and place it in the hands of the working class
Whats next for you ?
I think I will go watch the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
I think I will go watch the classic 90s film “THAT THING YOU DO”
Interview with the living water band
What first got you into music ?
Praying and playing music together
Praying and playing music together
Who Inspired you to create music ?
Several people, but mostly the Holy Spirit!
Several people, but mostly the Holy Spirit!
What kind of music do you make?
Christian Rock
Christian Rock
What is your creative process like?
Very often, it is "Inspired Song". Other times we will put pieces several have written together. The arrangement process has mostly been an 'everybody in' sort of thing.
Very often, it is "Inspired Song". Other times we will put pieces several have written together. The arrangement process has mostly been an 'everybody in' sort of thing.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
We did collaborate with Dana, the Irish singer, and with John Michael Talbot.
We did collaborate with Dana, the Irish singer, and with John Michael Talbot.
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Phil Keaggy
Phil Keaggy
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Music can be the deepest worship and heart-changer of all
Music can be the deepest worship and heart-changer of all
What is the most useless talent you have ?
Dad jokes
Dad jokes
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
Yes. Beatles.
Yes. Beatles.
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
Teach
Teach
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
Yankee Stadium, World Marriage Encounter Convention, Hartford & Providence Civic Centers. Favorite would have to be at the Cathedral in Boston. Worst? That time they started putting the chairs away before we were done! No gigs. We are just recording now.
Yankee Stadium, World Marriage Encounter Convention, Hartford & Providence Civic Centers. Favorite would have to be at the Cathedral in Boston. Worst? That time they started putting the chairs away before we were done! No gigs. We are just recording now.
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
More choice and freedom on the one hand. A severe undervaluing of creators on the other.
More choice and freedom on the one hand. A severe undervaluing of creators on the other.
What is your favourite song to perform? *
"Home is Where the Heart Is"
"Home is Where the Heart Is"
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Boston
Boston
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
In jail overnight for a protest (Many years ago!)
In jail overnight for a protest (Many years ago!)
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Do your OWN music!
Do your OWN music!
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
Make it truly subsidiary.
Make it truly subsidiary.
Whats next for you ?
Spread our music on the web. Complete one last project before we get much older.
Spread our music on the web. Complete one last project before we get much older.
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
Band Name.
Lachie A'rden
Ronan Furlong
BlaziQue
Lucy, Racquel and Me
Ian Guerin
Jasmine
The Zooeys
Agustin Tagliabue
Danielle Hollobaugh
Jemas Collective
Yarku
Neutral on Paul
Living Waters
Whitman Rinaldo
Gina Wood
Cathal J
One Guild
Answers.
Lachie A'rden
Ronan Furlong
BlaziQue
Lucy, Racquel and Me
Ian Guerin
Jasmine
The Zooeys
Agustin Tagliabue
Danielle Hollobaugh
Jemas Collective
Yarku
Neutral on Paul
Living Waters
Whitman Rinaldo
Gina Wood
Cathal J
One Guild
It has singlehandedly eliminated the power that record labels once had.. it has leveled the playing field and allowed everyone to try their hand. That is a positive thing. But it's also a negative thing because it has allowed EVERYONE TO TRY THEIR HAND. As in.. there is SO MUCH STUFF out there.. it's almost impossible to get noticed... promotion is key.. but it becomes a complete FULL TIME JOB. Then, there are the evil actors in the group.. the so called "promotion" companies that offer to promote your music. So far, we have gotten burned by TWO such entities.. they talk a good talk.. walk the walk.. their sites look legit.. they interact with you one on one and make you feel confident they are on the level.. you pay them, they disappear. Scavengers.
It broke the barrier between the audience & the performer giving everyone a chance regardless of how they look, who they know, or what executives think of them. It also opened the door for a lot of talentless acts to expose their work. However, I think people do the filtering now, and for the mist part do a fine job. There are exceptions but good music is not someone’s opinion & expendable music has always been with or without labels so I rather it be an open fair chance for everybody, like the internet allows.
I think it completely changed not just music but the world. Some of the biggest ways I think it changed music would be how it's distributed, listened to, consumed, and how much time and money it takes to make it. Also gimmicks and troll artists have sort of infiltrated every genre with hiphop being hit the hardest. On the other hand the exposure and sharing of music was increased exponentially to where we sort of have a renaissance era of everyone wanting to make music.
When I was growing up your favourite band might release once every two years. You valued those releases and learned to like the songs that weren't immediately appealing, these often became favourites with more layers and depth. Today album releases are becoming less common place and music is disposable, songs are becoming shorter and less layered. I look forward to a time when I've built my audience and I can indulge in longer more layered version of my music.
I think it completely changed not just music but the world. Some of the biggest ways I think it changed music would be how it's distributed, listened to, consumed, and how much time and money it takes to make it. Also gimmicks and troll artists have sort of infiltrated every genre with hiphop being hit the hardest. On the other hand the exposure and sharing of music was increased exponentially to where we sort of have a renaissance era of everyone wanting to make music.
When I was growing up your favourite band might release once every two years. You valued those releases and learned to like the songs that weren't immediately appealing, these often became favourites with more layers and depth. Today album releases are becoming less common place and music is disposable, songs are becoming shorter and less layered. I look forward to a time when I've built my audience and I can indulge in longer more layered version of my music.
Unfortunately I feel the internet has hallowed out the business model that once supported the music industry, as a result very few musicians can earn a living from it these days. On a more positive note, it has created opportunities for musicians to interact directly with people who are Interested in their music
The internet has been incredible for music. You no longer have to live in a big city to succeed, and the recent events, with us having to stay home, has really proven that. I've collaborated with people from all over the world thanks to social media so I feel pretty blessed to be living in these times!
Of course. When I began music, it was so hard to make a record and broadcasting it. now, anyone can almost for free. it's a huge difference. My music can be found in the same place as Taylor Swift, it was'nt possible before. And collab with people at the other end of the world are possible.
Good points are that it offers the artist more opportunities to be heard and grow their brand. On the negative side there are many dodgy promoters out there that take advantage of artists by offering fake streams, etc
The pandemic has forced musicians to collaborate over Zoom, and websites like Kompoz. Before then, it was mostly a bad influence.
Everything is more available now and easier to access, even smaller indie artists have a better chance to be heard
In a way you have the ability to see and hear artists from around the world. Which is good
More choice and freedom on the one hand. A severe undervaluing of creators on the other.
Sucks that music is free now... I do wonder how much great stuff gets lost in the noise
For good more audience and oportunities for Indie artists
It has made music more accessible for everyone.
Accessibility
Very good
Uhhh
Of course. When I began music, it was so hard to make a record and broadcasting it. now, anyone can almost for free. it's a huge difference. My music can be found in the same place as Taylor Swift, it was'nt possible before. And collab with people at the other end of the world are possible.
Good points are that it offers the artist more opportunities to be heard and grow their brand. On the negative side there are many dodgy promoters out there that take advantage of artists by offering fake streams, etc
The pandemic has forced musicians to collaborate over Zoom, and websites like Kompoz. Before then, it was mostly a bad influence.
Everything is more available now and easier to access, even smaller indie artists have a better chance to be heard
In a way you have the ability to see and hear artists from around the world. Which is good
More choice and freedom on the one hand. A severe undervaluing of creators on the other.
Sucks that music is free now... I do wonder how much great stuff gets lost in the noise
For good more audience and oportunities for Indie artists
It has made music more accessible for everyone.
Accessibility
Very good
Uhhh
Monday, 14 September 2020
An interview with Ronan Furlong
Ronan Furlong
What first got you into music ?
Queen
Who Inspired you to create music ?
Queen, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Rainbow
What kind of music do you make?
Musically diverse, thought provoking music that has something to say
What is your creative process like?
Enjoyable, intuitive and exhilarating
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Brian May
If you could go to an open show by any artist who would it be?
Leonard Cohen
What is one message you would give to your fans ?
Comparison is the thief of joy. Try to enjoy what you have.
What is the most useless talent you have ?
There is no useless talent in my opinion
Do you sing in the shower? which songs?
Since You’ve Been Gone or Norwegian Wood!
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music
Writing a screenplay
Where have you performed ? Favourite? Worst? Do you have any gigs coming up?
I love playing this he Wexford Arts Centre, always a lovely respectful listening crowd
How do you feel the internet has changed music ?
Unfortunately I feel the internet has hallowed out the business model that once supported the music industry, as a result very few musicians can earn a living from it these days. On a more positive note, it has created opportunities for musicians to interact directly with people who are Interested in their music
What is your favourite song to perform? *
Mystic Mountain, as I enjoy the fast guitar work and the lyrics, this song well represents what I stand for in music
what famous musicians do you admire ?
Luke Kelly, Richie Blackmore, Ronnie Dio, Peter Green, Leonard Cohen, Rory Gallagher and Queen
whats the worst trouble you have been in?
I have been extremely fortunate to date
whats the best ever advice you have been given ?
Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
Better streaming Revenues for artists, more diversity in music styles on mainstream outlets
Whats next for you ?
My New Album, ‘The King Of Leaves’ this October
Here's his latest release
It Came to My Attention.
If you could change anything about the music industry what would it be ?
Band Name
I'd make it so that not everyone who can "make a noise out of an instrument" be allowed to publish their work. There are TONS of really talented musicians out there.. but there are also tons of really BAD ones.. and they take up just as much space. Making it that much harder to stand out. If you're song 39,999 out of 40,000 submissions per day.. the person listening to your music is now officially brain dead.
Its very difficult these days isn't it? I know so many musicians that are extremely talented and they can't get a break. I guess to recognize these guys for the great talent that they have even if they are not on the top 100 you get my drift.
I think streams need to pay more per stream. I think better methods of stopping fake streamers and bots need to be thought up. I think musicians need a way easier way to get their music promoted to the right fans at an affordable cost.
Ageism would vanish. I want to keep creating fun pop music, and edgy songs that you'd typically associate with young people. I don't want to see the window get more narrow for other artists later on in life.
There should be an independent body regulating record deal contracts, so a contract is fair for both sides, so artists don't get ripped off.
Regulate many aspects of the industry including labels, contracts, gig bookings and so on so young artists are not taken advantage of.
I wish it would be easier for indie artists to make it to bigger playlists on Spotify and reach more listeners
I would seize the means of production and place it in the hands of the working class
Best streaming revenue and more honesty about promotion this should be regulated
My vision is to create a level playing -field for independent artists
I think indie artists need more support from the spotify, youtube
Well he’ll, I just want people to hear what I make
a better streaming distribution, money wise
Make it truly subsidiary.
Revive live music
Nothing
BlaziQue
Lucy, Racquel and Me
One Guild
Cathal J
Lachie A'rden
Gina Wood
Living Waters
Danielle Hollobaugh
Jemas Collective
Yarku
Agustin Tagliabue
Whitman Rinaldo
Neutral on Paul
Jasmine
The Zooeys
Answers
Lucy, Racquel and Me
One Guild
Cathal J
Lachie A'rden
Gina Wood
Living Waters
Danielle Hollobaugh
Jemas Collective
Yarku
Agustin Tagliabue
Whitman Rinaldo
Neutral on Paul
Jasmine
The Zooeys
Answers
I'd make it so that not everyone who can "make a noise out of an instrument" be allowed to publish their work. There are TONS of really talented musicians out there.. but there are also tons of really BAD ones.. and they take up just as much space. Making it that much harder to stand out. If you're song 39,999 out of 40,000 submissions per day.. the person listening to your music is now officially brain dead.
Its very difficult these days isn't it? I know so many musicians that are extremely talented and they can't get a break. I guess to recognize these guys for the great talent that they have even if they are not on the top 100 you get my drift.
I think streams need to pay more per stream. I think better methods of stopping fake streamers and bots need to be thought up. I think musicians need a way easier way to get their music promoted to the right fans at an affordable cost.
Ageism would vanish. I want to keep creating fun pop music, and edgy songs that you'd typically associate with young people. I don't want to see the window get more narrow for other artists later on in life.
There should be an independent body regulating record deal contracts, so a contract is fair for both sides, so artists don't get ripped off.
Regulate many aspects of the industry including labels, contracts, gig bookings and so on so young artists are not taken advantage of.
I wish it would be easier for indie artists to make it to bigger playlists on Spotify and reach more listeners
I would seize the means of production and place it in the hands of the working class
Best streaming revenue and more honesty about promotion this should be regulated
My vision is to create a level playing -field for independent artists
I think indie artists need more support from the spotify, youtube
Well he’ll, I just want people to hear what I make
a better streaming distribution, money wise
Make it truly subsidiary.
Revive live music
Nothing
What would you be doing now if it wasn't music?
Band Name
BlaziQue
Lucy, Racquel and Me
One Guild
Cathal J
Lachie A'rden
Gina Wood
Living Waters
Danielle Hollobaugh
Jemas Collective
Yarku
Agustin Tagliabue
Whitman Rinaldo
Neutral on Paul
Jasmine
The Zooeys
I currently do BOTH my dreams.. our main career is Visual Effects Artists and we own our own VFX studio in Los Angeles. This facility also doubles up as our music studio. If I wasn't doing EITHER... I would probably go back to my PREVIOUS career which was as a computer programmer.
I had an 18 year career in management consultanting before starting in music but now that I have left it behind I think I would have to look.for something more creative. Perhaps interior design or architecture.
i'm not sure what I would be doing if I didn't have music in my life as a career. I suppose I'd still be a receptionist.
I work fulltime in HR so music is a passion and a enjoyable hobby for me
I'd love to have a show on a FM radio to promote indies artists
Well I was a Nurse for many years but prefer music
Programming, martial arts, and writing books.
My day gig, selling and fixing copiers
Writing the great novel of our time
Meditate, maybe will go to ashram
Drinking some good wine
Beating myself up
Animation & film
God only knows
Painting
Teach
Lucy, Racquel and Me
One Guild
Cathal J
Lachie A'rden
Gina Wood
Living Waters
Danielle Hollobaugh
Jemas Collective
Yarku
Agustin Tagliabue
Whitman Rinaldo
Neutral on Paul
Jasmine
The Zooeys
Answers
I currently do BOTH my dreams.. our main career is Visual Effects Artists and we own our own VFX studio in Los Angeles. This facility also doubles up as our music studio. If I wasn't doing EITHER... I would probably go back to my PREVIOUS career which was as a computer programmer.
I had an 18 year career in management consultanting before starting in music but now that I have left it behind I think I would have to look.for something more creative. Perhaps interior design or architecture.
i'm not sure what I would be doing if I didn't have music in my life as a career. I suppose I'd still be a receptionist.
I work fulltime in HR so music is a passion and a enjoyable hobby for me
I'd love to have a show on a FM radio to promote indies artists
Well I was a Nurse for many years but prefer music
Programming, martial arts, and writing books.
My day gig, selling and fixing copiers
Writing the great novel of our time
Meditate, maybe will go to ashram
Drinking some good wine
Beating myself up
Animation & film
God only knows
Painting
Teach
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