Prophets of Conviction

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Prophets of Conviction is the latest brain child of Carlton Melson. Prophets of Conviction is an Instrumental midi based amalgamation of musical influences and a direction that he has always wanted to explore, a mix of Progressive Metal, Electronica and what ever type of musical styles that find it way into the fold. Enjoy the ride.

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

Music gives me sanity and the ability to navigate the dull-drums of everyday life. Without any creative output I would have gone crazy by now.

What is your music dream?

To make enough money to rely on my music as sole source of income.

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

Eliminate the need of money.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Round about by Yes.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

The Beatles, Yes, Jethro Tull, Rush, Kansas, Thin Lizzy, Dream Theater, Opeth, Slayer, Haken.

What inspires you to make music?

Darkness inspires me. Close your eyes and let it take you.

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

My music is Instrumental, I just want to take you on a journey.

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

Free.

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

Rock n Roll is dead as we used to know it. Napster and the Fans killed it with free downloads. Lars Ulric was a prophet, he saw the writing on the wall before all of us and was Vilified for it. The dream of getting a record contract and making it as a Mega Star are gone. Musicians have to find a way to hold on to their music and share it with the world without giving it away. Music is a job just like everything else in the world.