Jonathan House

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Piano-centered, genre-crossing compositions. Jonathan House creates music with a unique sound inspired by a wide range of artists & genres. Growing up with a grand piano, he would often play movie themes and other music by ear. Over time, he would go on to develop his own style of playing and composing on the piano, without reading or writing music. His piano-centered compositions blend with different instruments, percussions and synths to create a distinct style. His love for film scores clearly comes through in his piano-centered compositions. Other inspirations include Thomas Bergersen, Two Steps from Hell, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Enya, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Queen, Elton John, and symphonic bands like Nightwish.

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

A voice. Expression. Emotion and inspiration.

What is your music dream?

A two-headed answer. To tell stories with my music, and to get sync placements in film, television, games or commercials.

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

Finding a solution for poverty.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Cursum Perficio by Enya,

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

John Williams, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Metallica, Nightwish, Enya, Thomas Bergersen, M83, Daft Punk, Faunts, Yanni

What inspires you to make music?

My mother was a huge inspiration. Also, storytelling and other art forms.

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

To be taken to a place that would be hard to imagine otherwise.

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

Frightened.

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

I feel that it's easier to be a musician now than it was before the internet and social media. But streaming royalties could be improved.

What do you think of Drooble?

I'll let you know after I use it for a while. :)

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The time it takes to complete a song, as far as ideas, recording and mixing.

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

Not really. I don't know a lot locally that I like.

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

Persistence and talent.

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

Faunts