David Nicholas Slater

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Hey i was diagnosed with paranoid schitzoprenia in 2004 was nearly sectioned i avoided being sectioned by going into hospital on a volantary basis In 2005 i decided i did not need my meds so flushed them. I ended up in the police cells overnight. Needless to say i end up in hospital again. I am now on a low dose injection once a fortnight Though im a 'nutter' That does not stop me persuing excellence!

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

Music is my life and soul without i would be nothing

What is your music dream?

I dont know what my dream is its more of a calling.

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

The best way i can change the world is to change myself. The better person I am, the better the world will be . All i can hope to do is make a positive impact to those than know me both personally and online.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

here we round the mulberry bush !!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I like all the greats Queen, Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, The Beatles, Sting, as well as Annie Lenox Adam and the Ants the Stray Cats, Fats dominio Lewis Armstrong Chubby Checker.

What inspires you to make music?

I get my inspiration from the same source as my daretobelieve blog everyone has to get in touch with the creator within.

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

I just want to make great music and share it hopefully i can do that

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

Terrified I bottle it everytime i actually close down and cease up that's why i dont do it

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

The online world is a great opportunity for everyone. On the other some copy the success stories in the belief it will work for them too . What works for one individual may not work for another My advice is be yourself You can't rent another personality. I think the recent changes in royalties and associated infrastructure need updating but more needed to be done. i think the linking of music and cryptocurrency was a good move.

What do you think of Drooble?

I dont get the opportunity to use the platform as often as i would like but its great the concept of karma what goes around comes around is a great method of encouraging engagement

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not really as a musician but i think inequality in lifes opportunitys ie wealthy parents who can fund an artists journey there needs to more ways of redressing the balance between those who have had a hand up by accident of birth. But as a friend of mine often tells me talent always wins through!

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

Talent Talent Talent