To me music is scientific alchemy where we essentially colorfully manipulate the very physical frequencies that exist on this plane. It gives me a connection to a sacred language of sonic geometry.
My music dream is to be heard and appreciated by over 100 million consistent fans somehow. With their attention the rest of my dreams come true including introducing the world to amazing artists whom would be silenced by mainstream if it weren't for us. To say the least, I have a ver grandiose vision of "success" and am working very consistently to see it manifest in its entirety.
I would start with computers and every-day tech. I would upgrade all the little nuances and inconsistencies in user experience so that creators and users can do more with THEIR powers.
This is a loaded question because no ONE particular song sticks out. Instead my entire music library at the time sticks out. But I will answer the question: the soundtrack from the original Spyro the Dragon video game is the most memorable sound. (Apparently the drummer from Sting and the Police is the person who produced the music for the game).
My favorite artists/brands (in no particular order) are: Drake, Elitenment, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Coldplay, David Guetta, Thievery Corporation, Miike Snow, Blue Six, Kid Cudi, Maroon 5, Adam Levine, Parov Stelar, deadmau5, Benny Benassi, Ice Cube, Willow Smith, Future, Late Night Alumni, Death Cab for Cutie, Gabriela Anders, Wiz Kahlifa, Common, John Coltrane, Missy Elliot, Will I Am/ Black Eyed Peas, Frank Sinatra, J. Cole, ZHU, Calvin Harris, Money Man, Miley Cyrus, Tiesto, Sasha Digweed, Ian Pooley, Moby, Daft Punk, Rae Sremmurd, XV, Rihanna, Sanía Iman, Lupe Fiasco, A$AP Rocky, Nas, Bob Marley, Emille Pandolphi, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Sade, Migos, Gucci Mane, T.I, 2 Chainz, Ludacris Game, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Lloyd, Cool Kids, Snoop Dogg, Adele, Doja Cat, Hot Chip, Ace of Base, Nina Simone, BB King, Fat Boy Slim, Justin Timberlake, Azealia Banks, Hikaru Utada, Empire of the Sun, Lily Allen, X Ambassadors, Morgan Page, Chris Brown, Sam Sparro, Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Télépopmusic, The xx, Phoenix, Peter Bjorn and John, Finger Eleven, Basement Jaxx, The Prodigy, Rage Against the Machine, Godsmack, Metallica, and many many more!
What inspires me to make music is the fact that I can literally create "inspiration" from what started as me meditating in an empty room. This means I ultimately make music to inspire myself first, and second to share what inspires me in major hopes that it inspires them too! One of my biggest desires is that people are truly inspired by my music to make the world a greater place by doing whatever their doing even BETTER!
The message I want to send with my music is that there is never a good reason to give up on anything that you can Identify with as a passion. My music is all about entrepreneurship and "out-thinking the enemy." Entrepreneurs are where its at!
Believe it or not, performing in front of an audience makes me zone out a little because I wear prescription glasses, so if I have on sunglasses I can't even see the audience.
The available sources of sustainable income in music just needs to increase in general. I mean a photographer can always go make some money with a camera without trying very hard. The same should be for serious artists/ musicians who can produce a professional product.
Drooble is very powerful, robust, full of tools, support, and has a wonderful exclusive feel. I believe this platform is only missing a mobile app. The rest is perfect. We can improve features and add new features in the coming years, but for now, Drooble has everything an artist needs to create a small following for genuine feedback on their music.
What frustrates me most as a musician is the lack of support that independent artists see from "every-day-people," family, and friends. It's disgusting how easily overlooked musicians are to their family and friends until they reach apparent visible success. People don't need your support once they've made it, musicians need support now as the journey as fresh.
I do support the local scene very much, in fact, my record label/ music group WITNESSTHEFAME™ was built so that I could support local artists in a much more impactful way.
I personally believe that in order to deserve a larger audience an artist must produce a truly professional product that includes: solid mixing/ mastering, strong instrumentals, very clever delivery when singing or rapping, HD updated artist photos, and last but not least EXCELLENT, CAPTIVATING ALBUM ART WORK.
Sanía Iman, Elitenment, Paris Ladame, Zaena X Jason Maek, Tillman, Ayshani, KaJahn Ari, Kidd Pryde, RicosView, Ira Usagi, Biviens, Assata Jones, Fare Games, Graystar, Byro, Jaclyn Rachelle, Jay Honest, Kitti Red,Dasmonique, Modern Poetry, Burell Kobe, ZAHARA, Tauzha, REXTHERAGER, Professor Mic, Mother Nature, Bianca Shaw, Prez Rap, and many more that I know of. These are all really interesting artists who I believe will be the new norm someday.