Ian

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

Music is life itself to me, the language of the Universe, the eternal Truth....other than that it's just fun to be apart of! :)

What is your music dream?

Combinations of all styles playing together in perfect harmony.

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

Myself.....

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Eleanor Rigby

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

The Beatles, Weather Report, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Blonde Redhead, XTC, Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins, Aseel Hameem....

What inspires you to make music?

Sharing new sounds, new ways of communication and positive people.

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

That every day is filled with new possibilities!

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

Excited and a little nervous at the same time.

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

There may be too much reliance on technology nowadays....the songs must be coaxed from within first- Then one must stay true to that voice as you use the amazing, and at times overwhelming, technology available today.

What do you think of Drooble?

Good so far....let's find out together :)

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Technical issues with the recording process....like crashing computers! haha...

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

With the arrival of Covid, the local scene seems to have migrated on line. I always am willing to offer support to my fellow artists as we struggle through these times together.

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

Perseverance and patience above all.

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

Gentle Giant, in particular their keyboardist Kerry Minnear - a true genius of our times, IMHO. Also Blonde Redhead and the Cocteau Twins - both such great artists of passion and romance, to me.