Duane Cole

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Grew up with Prog Rock of the 70's. Still love it!

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

Music is sharing something more than words. It gives release of negativity and gives insight into someones soul.

What is your music dream?

What anyone else dreams about...a large audience that enjoys the sounds you create.

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

Remove American Idol and the voice.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Kansas Icarus (born on wings of steel)

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Kansas, Genesis 74-78, Pink Floyd, Symphony X, Vivaldi, Yngwie, Vinnie Moore, Satriani.

What inspires you to make music?

The great Classical composers past and present.

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

Through music you can explore emotions you never knew you had.

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

Nervous, anxious, and then powerful.

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

The reality is that money has infected the quality of talent.

What do you think of Drooble?

Give me a few days to figure that out.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Large crowds of people clamoring for more mediocrity.

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

NO. My local music scene has about as much quality as the worst pawn shop or used car lot.

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

Learn how to play a real instrument and not pads. Learn how to record something using a microphone and not just place samples randomly and call it creativity. Music is not an Xbox remote control and certainly not a paint by numbers kit.

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

I'll get back to you guys on that, as I haven't heard any lately.