Justin Burkett

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I'm very interested in the muse

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

Music drives the cosmos. I'm a songrider.

What is your music dream?

To perform in a sci fi musical i wrote. I'd be the amazing mr Saturn. The ringmaster.

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

my self. to have the alignment of courage, talent, truth and iscipline to create something of value for the listener

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

a song that i remember in a remarkable way is time after time by Cyndi Lauper. i loved that song. my sister had the cassette. but one day i heard it when i was with my mom and siblings at the discount bakery outlet. there was a loaf of rye bread in the basket. now forever i hear that song and smell rye bread.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

bratles. dylan. kinks. zappa. dire straights. david bowie. miles davis. john coltrane. bach beethoven shubert dvorak

What inspires you to make music?

the muse. a lot of my songs are ultimately abput processes. of thoughts of feelings. how a signal travels from one person to another. i get inspired by the heavenly feeling of bliss that come like a kind of orgasmic energy through my whole being.

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

to align with the feeling of yes. to open up to the power of love. to encourage heartfelt thinking. join me on the mission to make everyday better than yesterday.

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

i get excited. nervous but then a comfort takes over and i realize more than think about the judgement of mysel or the audience i can focus on the responsibility of delivering the song in a way that honors the presence of the audience. i used to be put off by crowds that didnt listen. then i decided to give myself the opportunity to enjoy the song ive written. bringing the song out to others really challenges the authenticity. i prefer if the song hits the listener

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

we have access to tools that were reserved for elite artists in times past.we have a library of all the songs and all the techniques you could ever want to learn. a potential audience of the whole world... pretty cool.

What do you think of Drooble?

its a funner way to waste time than facebook. plus i just broke up with a girl so it's nice to have some kind of hole to find comfort in.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

im not good as a band leader and playing with others.

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

im trying to get out more

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

charisma. charm. another thing youre passionate about that you enjoy enough ding you can support yourself.