Richard Trudeau

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

My life ! Pure pleasure !

What is your music dream?

To keep playing guitar and producing music until I'm 102 at least !

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

Push the reset button !

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

"Winchester Cathedral" by The New Vaudeville Band

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, XTC, Yes, Gentle Giant, Genesis, King Crimson, Peter Gabriel...

What inspires you to make music?

All the people and things that surround me !

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

Enjoy yourself !

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

I work my music in the studio most of the time. I'm not too keen on live performances.

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

The industry nowadays is all but interesting to me !

What do you think of Drooble?

It kind of grows on you I'd say !

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The lack of attention by others !

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

Not really. I work alone in my basement !

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

I don't know !

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

Jon Hassell, Jon Hopkins, Arvo Pärt, Gavin Bryars...