Carl Baker

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

I write and perform my songs from my heart. Hope you enjoy them

What is your music dream?

To regularly earn enough to devote my life to writing and performing my music full time

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

Opening their minds by touching their hearts

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

These Boots Were Meant for Walking. A happy memory of my mum singing it while cleaning the house.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Early Genesis, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Celtic Folk music. I enjoy all types of music, it's individual songs, not the artist that I enjoy

What inspires you to make music?

I have no idea, I just absolutely love every minute of it

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

Opening minds to a different perspective while touching emotions

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

Nervous until I start feeling and believing, then I'm in the groove and just want the audience to feel the same

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

It is what it is. Getting paid every time and in every way for the art we produce, instead of asking us to pay

What do you think of Drooble?

I think the idea is good, let's see if the execution is. But thanks for the opportunity

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Promotion

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

I regularly go and listen to local musicians of every type, experience and skill. I make a point of applauding all of them for putting themselves out there. Who am I to judge, just support them all

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

The business of promotion...and the cash!!!

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