Hiya VINCE POPE, thanks for joining us in the virtual RGM lounge today. Grab a brew and take a seat.
What was life like for you before you got into music?
To be honest I can’t actually remember a time before I was into music- I grew up in a house the youngest of 4 and my 3 elder brothers all played the piano from a a young age. So its always been around me and in me I guess.
What’s the live music scene like in London right now? Anyone we should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
London is a great city for listening to music from Avant Garde to Classical to Pop to Jazz , there is always something to listen to. I very much think the amazing talented jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz is one to catch.
It seems like being a social media curator has become added to the many jobs of a musician, how do you feel about this?
Well its a great way to gain exposure but it is time consuming and its a constant that has to fed to keep it alive so to speak. I guess as a way to self promote its great isn’t it ? But it can be another pressure at times that takes away from the pure thing of creating music.
How do you manage engagement on your socials?
I probably still have a lot to learn but I like to try and respond directly to people who are interested in what I am doing.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
I feel like it is quite fractured with lots of little pockets of music and then the big boys – of whom there are probably fewer who attract the big money and investment. It could be that it is a little more democratic in some ways and in others less so.
Whats the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
The biggest thing I have learnt its to be persistent and consistant. Hard work will pay off if you have something to say.
Tell us something about you that you think people would be surprised about.
I grow my own vegetables
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
Recently I have got back to creating music for me. I have had a pretty successful career creating music for television and film. And that takes a lot creatively but the urge to compose is a string one and its great to have some music in the world that I can truly say is mine.
What was the recording process like?
I have a pretty secluded writing style and then bringing it to fruition is when I get other performers and collaborators involved.
What was the biggest learning curve in writing the new tunes?
Hmm I think its important to be able to self curate – in that I mean not be afraid to chuck something out if it isn’t any good. I want to be inspired by the music I write – and want to hear it over again. If I put something I’m creating on and I don’t like it , I get rid very quickly.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
Ha ha – no
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
Listening and creating music is one of the worlds strange joys. Who knows where it all came from but I feel grateful everyday that this pleasure exists. Thanks for listening.
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