Gil Ramos

Story

My name is Gil Ramos and I make music. I´m mad about blues, progressive rock and retro computer music. Love to play soccer and spend time with my family and kids!

Profile

• Musician & Composer

Instruments

• Guitar
• Drums
• Vocals
• Drums
• Bass
• Keyboard
• Bass
• Vocals
• Vocals
• Keyboard
• Keyboard

Genres

• Blues
• Reggae
• Rock
• Folk
• Jazz
• Pop
• Electronic
• Indie
• Metal

Influences

• Allan Holdsworth
• Franck Zappa
• Gentle Giant
• Jethro Tull
• Chick Corea
• Weather Report
• Haken
• Moon Safari
• Jean Luc Ponty
• Steve Hackett
• Steve Vai
• Toto
• Yes
• Transatlantic
• Genesis
• Peter Gabriel
• Stevie Ray Vaughan
• Jaco Pastorius

Equipment

• Fender Stratocaster
• Fender Telecaster
• Ibanez Jem
• Gibson Les Paul
• Dynacord Amps
• Fender Twin Reverb

Languages

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese

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

Music is, besides my family, my reason to live...

What is your music dream?

Leave a rich and honest music legacy for the generations to come

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

I would end with the worldwide financial and cultural assimetry

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Going Home - Local Hero - Mark Knopfler

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Mark Knopfler, King Crimson, Genlte Giant, Allan Holdsworth, Frank Zappa, Steve Hackett, Jean Luc Ponty, Jethro Tull, Michael Brecker

What inspires you to make music?

The Love, the Universe, the afterlife & the complete unknown

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

Fullfill your music dreams while you still have the hability to create. Time is of the essence

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

I can´t describe.

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

Musicians should become masters on the craft. They should study more and produce premium art. Capitalism destroys creativity and freedom of creation

What do you think of Drooble?

We´ll shall see. High hopes ...

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The middle-man between musicians & fans. They suck our professional liberty

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

I go to concerts, support the artist by buying them music and tickets. That´s it!

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

Patience, consistency and honesty

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

Connor Shaffran, Binkbeats.

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