Sammy Alper

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

Sound with rhythm & tone that makes you feel something. Music is best when the vibrations get us in tune with our higher selves.

What is your music dream?

To manifest musical ideas exactly as I imagine them.

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

End hunger!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Getting Better, The Beatles.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Too many to name- if it's good it's good.

What inspires you to make music?

Noise & restlessness.

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

Feel as good as possible!

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

My senses are completely enveloped but I'm mindful of not getting carried away. I have a responsibility to translate the whole experience so that everyone feels it too.

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

The sheer options can be overwhelming & everyone could benefit from more time offline. It comes down to finding a balance between creative expression & fun.

What do you think of Drooble?

I hope musicians get as much as they can out of it.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

People who treat instruments as toys & still expect to be taken seriously.

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

Yes! I go to jam nights & friends' rehearsals too.

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

With audiences used to recordings that have been heavily quantized, the precision of your timing, especially live, is incredibly important.

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

Chris Whitley, Stevie Salas, King's X, Weedpecker.