Benjamin Merrell
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What is music to you? What does it give you?
My music is the culmination of my life experiences expressed through natural sounds, digital synthesis, sound design, and creation of space. Music gives me the ability to pluck the listener's ear drum like a guitar string and I take great care and consideration to appreciate having that privilege.
What is your music dream?
To produce polished content that inspires a broad audience.
If you could change the world - what would you start with?
Myself.
Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?
Kissed By A Rose - Seal
Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?
My favorite artists and bands are those I've personally connected with.
What inspires you to make music?
Life.
What is the message you want to send with your music?
Grow despite ups and downs.
How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?
Alive!
How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?
No opinion.
What do you think of Drooble?
So far so good!
What frustrates you most as a musician?
Integrating art with life.
Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?
I support my personal network that is mostly regional by sharing info online and word of mouth.
What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?
Authenticity and vulnerability.
Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.
Octopodz, Out of Spite, Deleted Music, Brian Funk, Lofied, Killed By Florida, Losing Vision