C Kennett Baker

The Man. The Mystery. The Music.

Having his own, private home studio allows the artist known as C. Kennett Baker to devote his time to create music of many different styles. His flexibility has enabled him to collaborate with various artists that specialize in other musical genres. The real man behind the music is a multifaceted, genuinely talented man decorating his world with sound; thankfully, he shares his gift with others, so they too may appreciate the musical world he continually creates.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music, for me, is therapy. It allows me to work out the thoughts that I have difficulty giving voice to.

What is your music dream?

I think -- as in most cases -- musicians just want to be heard. That's been my passion all along, and am pleased to announce that I've achieved that dream.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Tough question, and I don't think I could really answer it. I mean, the World is so chaotic these days, and it would take a miracle of epic proportions to get us back on track.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Anything from the Beatles. They were what got me interested in being a songwriter and musician.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Well, the Beatles, for one. I like Danny Elfman, Apocalyptica, Type-O Negative, Bela Fleck... a lot of them.

What inspires you to make music?

Life, good or bad, has always been the driving force behind my music.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

The message, I think, that's most prevalent in my music is that we're all in this together. Sometimes, when we're in the dark places, we feel isolated. Alone. But with over 7 billion people in the World, there has to be others who are going through the same thing. That helps.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

There are no words. It's that cool!

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

I have issues with my own reality sometimes, so I don't think I'm qualified to answer the question. LoL!

What do you think of Drooble?

Two thumbs up.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

It's tough, knowing that there are extremely talented individuals out there trying so hard to realize their dream. Then you see somebody on "America's Got Talent" or "The Voice" who just dabble a bit with music, and end up with a million dollar prize and a label contract. Petty? Sure it is. But when it comes to me being a fan of the winner of some television show or the guy on the street corner with just a guitar and a cap full of tips... well... I'm for the guy on the corner.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Sure do! Going to clubs and community events are a great way to check out the local entertainment.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Always... ALWAYS be grateful to your fan base. Never take them for granted. And be relentless. Every day you have to work at it. Whether it's sites like Drooble, Facebook, Twitter... whatever... you have to keep pushing your material. You can either be your own worst enemy, or your best promoter.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Paul Messina; Julia Schmidt; Kento Masuda; Break Surface; Yexotay; Myko Man; Burning Brains; Verlin; Blue Tattoo; Tuck Foster and the Tumbling Dice; Vaughn Jensen; Salt Panic; Basso a Deux; Wailin' Wolves Band; Stressed African