Tom Baker

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Ive been playing since the summer of 1969. I've been in a number of bands doing cover music of all sorts. I love creating my own music. ...

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

music to me is an extension of my emotion, an extension of expression of Sonic pictures of a vision I want to impart and put smiles on people’s faces. it gives me a satisfaction of imparting a small piece of myself to a listener.

What is your music dream?

my dream music is to be free flowing - with no hindrances, with every possible sound I can use, every possible instrument I can use. to use as many combined styles and genres as possible. I wonder what music is like on a different world? I sometimes try to initiate a bit of my thoughts in sound on that thought.

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

I’d try to start with the fact that there is more to this life than what we see. It’s much deeper and the knowledge we have now pails in what could be. We gotta not be satisfied with what we know now and push to unfold what’s deeper. We will become a better people’s if we understand more. We have to throw off the vails of false knowledge prevalent all around us. We can be so much more than we are now.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

All the young dudes. Mott the Hoople

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

David Gilmour with Pink Floyd. The Beatles. Alan Parsons. God is an Astronaut. David Helpling.

What inspires you to make music?

The Ocean. some Margaritas. reading some Zecheria Sitchin.

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

aspire to be more. aspire to know more.

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

electrified! adrenaline rushed

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

using the computer is cool. I think more really playing the instruments is a must. that’s not true in most cases, but a lot of what is heard is computer generated.

What do you think of Drooble?

I’ve only been on here a few days, but what I experience so far is positive

What frustrates you most as a musician?

not being heard

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

yes. encourage fellow musicians on social media’s and sometimes go catch a show.

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

musicianship