Richard Davies

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

Music is all about the emotion for me. It doesn't have to say anything profound but it helps. I like lyrics that are poetic and philosophical about the human condition.

What is your music dream?

To find time to gig again some day

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

Outlaw wealth

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Oh You Pretty Things

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Kate Bush for a long time, Joni Mitchell and Dylan as a staple and David Bowie when I'm in a certain mood

What inspires you to make music?

Getting away from the grind

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

That life is a strange adventure

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

It really depends. I have had some astonishingly good feelings on stage when you connect with the audience. I've also had nights where it all felt like a bad idea.

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

Musicians have all the tools at their fingertips these days to control most everything but there are still a lot of gate-keepers deciding who ultimately gets heard unfortunately.

What do you think of Drooble?

So far, so good

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Finding time to practice and play

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

Still seeing new acts when I can

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

A great, distinctive voice and the ability to enthuse others