John Birth

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

It has been my best friend/companion since forever. I am a person who tends to be alone most of the time (I don´t know why, but I enjoy it).

What is your music dream?

Having not to do anything else to provide for my family.

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

Education. Less Information/Mind Formatting, and more Self-Discovery of The Person. Help Each and everyone to discover and apply what´s best in them.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Brothers in Arms, by Dire Straits.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Hendrix, Pearl Jam, Dire Straits...Too many to enumerate.

What inspires you to make music?

A mysterious internal urge coming from I don´t know where.

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

Harmony between All of Mankind, Regardless of our differences. One Person at a time.

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

I confess I don´t like it anymore. I prefer the loneliness of the studio.

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

It is What it is.

What do you think of Drooble?

The Best platform of it´s kind I´ve seen so far.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Having to do something else else to provide for my family.

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

I occasionally produce, mix, and master songs for local artists, for free. I mean, my payback is learning.

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

Nowadays? Lots of friends, great networking and some style/looks. Music is secondary these days. Unfortunately.

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

You should listen to Surma. A Portuguese One girl band. She´s amazing. And The legendary Tiger Man. Google them ?