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W i t h Adrian Egg Norton
Qn. Who or what inspired you to make mu-
Qn.If you could change anything about the
me but started playing music in elementary
should stop trying to put everything in a box.
sic? Can’t really say who or what inspired school.
Qn. What is your creative process like?
I create music in different ways. I like to
start with a drum beat or some chords with a guitar or keys and go from there.
Qn. What musical team of producers would you most like to collaborate with? I never
thought much about doing that. I have been working with my guys Michael Brown, Herb
industry, what would it be? The industry
It kills the creativity. Also dump streaming
music becuse it is not benificial to us indie artist.
Qn. When you’re performing LIVE do you
know when you connect with your audience? What does that feel like? I can tell
by the response and the energy we receive
from them. It is a great feeling when the audience is feeling the vibe!
White, Reggie Hardy for years now.
Qn. What’s one of the most common mis-
Qn.What is your favorite song to perform?
standing the business side of music? Make
That’s a hard queston to answer. There are too many great songs to choose just one. Qn.Which famous musicians do you ad-
mire? Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock, Kirk Whalum and many more.
Qn. What is the best advice you’ve been
given? Always stay humble and never stop growing.
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take artist making when it comes to undersure you get your music copywritten and
don’t sign anything without getting leagal advice first.
Qn. What period of music speaks to you and why? It is the 1970’s hands down and 1980’s
pre computerized inrtumentation era. It had
more meaning in the lyrics and more feeling in the musical content.
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