Luis Alemn

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I started playing guitar as it called my attention how other guys were having so much fun with it. Then it became my passion getting better at it and being able to say something that I could not say with words.

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

Music is something we are born with, is something that makes us move and enjoy or makes us sad and mourn. However, It is always there and is that emotion that makes us feel alive.

What is your music dream?

To be known all over the world and foremost that my music inspires other people to enjoy and create their own music.

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

That we as people started to respect each other. Respect has been lost and we are selfish. Selfishness does not allow us to open our eyes and see the rest of the world.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The first time i listened to Alive of Pearl Jam, I was just blown away. It is so energetic and powerful that I needed to know what was going on in that song.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Pearl Jam was really influential in my beginings. Then I started to listen to player like Eric Johnson, Vai, Satriani, Dream Theater and recently the Aristocrats.

What inspires you to make music?

You can get inspired by your sourrindings and your feelings. Sometimes it is just a matter of sitting and getting in touch with your instrument and just let music flow.

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

My music is a way to show how I enjoy life and it is a way of being creative.

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

In the very begining I start getting nervous but as the show goes on I try to connect with my instrument, my bandmates and most importantly the audience. Playing live is one of the most exiting experiences of my life.

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

Altough record labels have gone useless, most independent artist can get advantage of technology and get closer to a bigger audience than before. I think technology has brought a worldwide stage for all of us to show our music.

What do you think of Drooble?

It is a great way of getting in touch with musicians and a broader audience.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Having bandmates that do not go on the same direction as the rest of the band.

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

Sometimes I go to concerts and follow local artists. I also try to orginize shows with other independent artists.

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

It all comes to wanting to be heard you can spend hours rehearsing and getting all perfect but you miss the most important thing, that is being heard.

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

Día de Muertos Band, HM project, Leprechaun, Elemment, Agora, Acolhua, La Santa and my band Abedul Power Trio