Graham Hooper
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What is music to you? What does it give you?
Music is Freedom. Freedom to be what you want. Also the great communicator between people as well as between the past and the present.
What is your music dream?
To be able to share my music with others - travel and earn a living
If you could change the world - what would you start with?
knock down the barriers between people of all walks of life, the young and the old - the rich and the poor
Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?
Night on a bare mountain
Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?
There are many of all genre - those with the gift of expression
What inspires you to make music?
The way it makes me feel
What is the message you want to send with your music?
Don't give up
How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?
Alive
How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?
Public awareness of the effort and energy to create and that it isn't just for free. Someone pays
What frustrates you most as a musician?
Getting it taken seriously
Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?
Try to develop gigs and venues for live music. Work with younger musicians
What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?
The medium is the message...greater access for more musicians