Interview with:Raph [raph]
MUSIC
 | What do you do? What is your musical specialty? Mainly guitar but also backing vocals and song writing |
| Do you work alone or in a group? If in a group, who are the others you work with? In a group called Infinity with Jon, Karl, Eddy and Niel |
| Is there a web address where one can listen, see, or read some of your work? Yes www.myspace.com/infinityrockband |
| How did you begin making music? Who introduced you? Started guitar aged 10 and have played on and off ever since |
| What was your musical education? I studied music at The West London Institute of Higher Education |
| When did you realise that making music could be a way of life for you? It has always been there |
| What is your creative process? It completely depends on circumstance, sometimes a melody comes in to my head sometimes and ad lib over chord sequences |
| When do you have your most lucid moments, in the morning or night? Probably mornings |
| Have you ever awoken with a melody created from your dreams? No |
| How do you know when a song is finished or needs no more changes? When I'm happy with it |
| How did you discover your creative territory? How would you describe it? I like 80s style rock, always have |
| What part of your job is your least favourite? My job is not music related |
| How often do you practice? Not enough, once a week |
| How do you feel right before going out on stage? nervous/exited |
| Which musicians or groups have been inspiring to your career? Journey, Saxon and Stryper |
| List three songs that are key to your life. Jane - Jefferson Starship
Caught in the Middle - Stryper
Flesh for fantasy - Billy Idol |
| What should be done to stop piracy? Nothing its too late, keep music live anyway |
| What type of music do you detest? Most except rock...sorry |
| What time did you get up this morning? 6 am |
| How do you sell yourself? What has been your experience with record companies and representatives? None |
| What other things have you done to make a living? I have a day time job, I work for a major airline |
| Have you ever played on the street or in the subway? How much did you collect each day? Not really, a bit as a kid |
| Who would you play with, without a doubt? Mark Knopfler |
| What advice would you give to someone starting out in the business? Don't |
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