Paul Deegan

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

Music to me is the purest form of expression any person holds. We are born with it, it's in the the air we breathe and the gifts we receive - it's not good or bad just a pure energy we can choose to ride at any given time.

What is your music dream?

To one day be good at it.

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

Go back to basics - kindness, compassion and awareness of all who share the journey.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I can't remember :-)

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I like any artist who is varied and have something that connects across age/fashion trends.

What inspires you to make music?

Life.

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

Don't let age define your joy.

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

Playing live feels fake to me - I love a good Band to play with but the studio is where the music really matters.

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

I see music matters less to people today - Musicians are regarded as curious misfits in todays society - albums too hard for attention spans and do it yourself culture often bypasses the need to learn an instrument. Bringing Music back to schools would really help - most have lost the need or desire to sing everyday - something so simple and natural cant be replaced by toys.

What do you think of Drooble?

Looks confusing - but I'm old :-)

What frustrates you most as a musician?

When my fingers are cold.

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

There is no local scene - mainly open-mic and kareoke is all that's around.

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

Honesty and lack of ego - be unique - learn to press buttons.

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

Ali Ferguson, Fraser Anderson, Alan Jordan, Jude Graham.