Interview with:Marco Cape [marcocapeuk]
MUSIC
 | What do you do? What is your musical specialty? I'm a guitarist, composer, producer based in Rome |
| Do you work alone or in a group? If in a group, who are the others you work with? I both work alone and with other musicians. I am actually looking for a female singer to work with. |
| Is there a web address where one can listen, see, or read some of your work? yes www.riccardoleonardi.it. |
| Please list any awards, competitions, or other acknowledgments you would like to mention. I've performed in many venues both in England and in Italy |
| Please list discography in which you have participated. Latest Riccardo Leonardi's "I.C.S." and many others |
| How did you begin making music? Who introduced you? I began at the age of 14 (self-taught guitarist). Then at the age of 21 I started to study jazz guitar. |
| What was your musical education? See previous |
| When did you realise that making music could be a way of life for you? I haven't realised it yet! Still working on it. |
| What is your creative process? There is not a particular process. I just sit down with my guitar and play it. Then if something nice comes out I start to work on it. |
| When do you have your most lucid moments, in the morning or night? In the morning |
| Have you ever awoken with a melody created from your dreams? Yes |
| How do you know when a song is finished or needs no more changes? Never. A song can always be better, but then I reach a point where I decide that nothing more can be done and convince myslef that is finished. |
| How did you discover your creative territory? How would you describe it? I am still searching for it. |
| What part of your job is your least favourite? There is not least favourite part of it. I love the whole of it. |
| How often do you practice? daily |
| How do you feel right before going out on stage? Generally I'm ok. |
| Which musicians or groups have been inspiring to your career? The Beatles |
| List three songs that are key to your life. I should list more than three. However Drive my car, Dr. Robert A day in the life |
| What should be done to stop piracy? Buying CDs!? |
| What type of music do you detest? None, if well performed |
| What time did you get up this morning? 7.20 |
| How do you sell yourself? What has been your experience with record companies and representatives? Frankly speaking I've always had good experiences with record companies I've worked with |
| What other things have you done to make a living? All sorts |
| Have you ever played on the street or in the subway? How much did you collect each day? Yes! Busking! Great time. Well about 20 quid |
| Who would you play with, without a doubt? Paul Mc Cartney |
| What advice would you give to someone starting out in the business? To be patient and committed. |
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