Cuthbert Grooveworks

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Experienced musician, engineer, producer, writer, arranger, videographer, photographer, digital artist, of many years. Played in various bands, but these days prefer working in my home studio recording, creating etc. Never could get my voice to sound any good, so prefer to work with those that can sing a bit. Looking for interesting artist to remotely collaborate with. Must be able to record own vocals. Don't care about genres. My most recent project "Cuthbert" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyhFVhM2312oBGpf6buBIrg has come to a halt due to covid. But it'll give you an idea about what kind of stuff I do, and my eclectic tastes. I play guitar so often like to throw in rock elements/aspects. I also love stuff that grooves, so it's usually got some dancability too.

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

It's what I do. If I go a week without playing guitar, or creating/working on something, I get addiction withdrawl symptoms. Music for me is an art medium, and as such, is something that should have it's boundaries continually explored and stretched, as long as it remains 'musical'. Oh, and it has to be more than a beat and a synthetic autotune vocal for me to get excited about it.

What is your music dream?

Just some exposure and listener/viewer appreciation. Have my music featured in TV Series/Film Otherwise just doing what I enjoy doing.

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

I'd replace modern respect for 'attitude' with respect for difference.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

So many, difficult to choose.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

David Bowie (all eras). Zepplin, Suede, Placebo, The Stooges, Early Talking Heads. Marilyn Manson, The Cure, Massive Attack ....... so many more. 21st Century - Artic Monkeys, Clutch. Common 'themes' creative, experimental and intelligent.

What inspires you to make music?

Anything, everything, primordial urge etc.

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

Open your mind to new ideas - weird can be fun !

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

Not planning on doing live shows for now. But I never say never.

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

When anything that has a guitar in it somewhere is classed as "Rock", and music has been dropped as a school subject, what do I know ? A new John Peel ?

What do you think of Drooble?

Early days. Seems like a good idea. Cost/benefit will be the indicator for me.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

What little interest the majority have for new music. It seems most just want to just hear their favorite songs over and over again ! .... and the younger generation ?? do they have any interest outside of Rap and RnB ??

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

How indeed, small venues all but gone now ! (UK by the way)

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

No idea ! I guess don't produce music that is outside the mainstream or crosses genres ........... like I do.

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

Cuthbert of course ! I listen to Rock Radio UK - especially the Independance Rocks show - so many fantastic new artists !