Rik Emilson
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What is music to you? What does it give you?
A language. Joy, peace and energy.
What is your music dream?
To be myself.
If you could change the world - what would you start with?
Me.
Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?
Drive My Car, Beatles.
Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?
Bill Callahan, Fausto Mesolella, Doors.
What inspires you to make music?
The heart.
What is the message you want to send with your music?
Open your eyes.
How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?
Concentrated.
How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?
More mindfulness
What do you think of Drooble?
Nice.
What frustrates you most as a musician?
The misuderstood.
Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?
Yes, I work with an association that organizes bi-monthly themed concerts with local artists registered in the association itself. The musicians (all amateurs) must create formations with other always different musicians and present 3 pieces under the direction of a group leader. The evenings are held in a 200-seat theater, the bands are usually 5 and the proceeds (excluding expenses) are donated to charity. We are all volunteers. Now all of this has remained suspended by the coronavirus.
What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?
Why should we think only larger audience?
Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.
Fausto Mesolella.