Ray Chapman

Story

I'm a UK based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, that writes music on my own and with collaborators. I don't sing so work with a variety of different singers on each song, and play music in many styles. Hope you find something to enjoy here

Profile

• Musician
• Producer
• Audio Engineer

Instruments

• Guitar
• Piano
• Cello
• Violin
• Drums
• Bass
• Keyboard

Genres

• Indie
• Blues
• Pop
• Metal
• Rock
• Country
• Jazz
• Folk
• Classical

Influences

• Beethoven
• Billy Bragg
• Rem
• Black Sabbath
• Kate Bush
• Gershwin
• Weather Report

Equipment

• Logic Pro X
• Native Instruments
• Roland
• Ibanez Guitars
• Rickenbacker
• Fender
• Hammond
• Marshall Amps
• Mesa Boogie
• Shure Mics

Languages

• English
• French

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

Music has been a part of me all my life, it's hard to separate it as something other than a part of who I am

What is your music dream?

To be heard

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

Education

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Too many to choose from

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Too many to choose from again. I like all kinds of music

What inspires you to make music?

Happiness in creating things from nothing

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

Enjoy life, you only get one go at it

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

I don't do that any more

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

There is no money in music, the industry has destroyed that. Make it because it's fun, because it's what you love to do. All we can do in the modern world

What do you think of Drooble?

Too new to pass judgement. OK so far, some things could be improved, much like anything

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Nothing in the creation, everything about the attempt to get it heard

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

Yes, go to see live music often

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

No idea, I just try and be kind to people, share anything useful I know and hope someone will listen

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

I know so many it would be hard to only a name a handful

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