Robert Murphy

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Many artists will tell you about the gloom of being inflicted with creative block? But how many like me suffer an equally debilitating affliction which I suppose could be regarded as the polar opposite. CREATIVE OVERDRIVE! I only have to look at an instrument, read an article or watch a programme and the creative muses come banging on my bruised head. I'm like one of these entertainers who try to keep multiple spinning plates on sticks. I have at least 30 songs on the go. My pending tray reaches the ceiling. Ah well, such is life... Why did we climb Everest? "...Because it was there."

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

Answers to prayers, desires and fears.

What is your music dream?

To write songs for the world to sing.

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

Hunger and war.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Make it Easy on Yourself.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Bowie, !0cc, ABBA, Kurt Weill.

What inspires you to make music?

The World.

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

Live your life.

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

Anxious at first and then joyful.

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

Melodey.

What do you think of Drooble?

Fantastic concept.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Money.

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

On The radio and social media.

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

Computer literatcy.

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

Fiona Lynch Edinburgh.