[http://www.denniscruz.gergie.com]
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| | Dennis Cruz - The Definitive Interview |
 Did you grow-up in a household where music was plentiful ?
Yes, my uncles are all musicians and since I was a kid, I loved listening to all varieties of music whenever my dad is listening to music in the living room.
 How long have you been making music ?
I remember writing my first song at my early teens .. that was 15+ years ago.
 Who are your influences ?
My uncles were the ones who encouraged me to play the guitar. The Beatles, my old time favorite. Bread, Jim Croce, James Taylor just to name a few.
 How would you describe your music ?
A mixture of ballad, folk, samba, rock & roll. Overall..... it is easy listening. And it caters to every generation who will listen to it.
 When you compose your music, how does it start as ? ... Does it start with a beat ?, a melody ?, an accidental chord progression ?, what is it ?
Normally, it is the melody that comes first and sinks into my head. Then, I will either play it on piano or guitar and see which one will blend the most. And then, comes the lyrics which sometimes takes a little bit longer, because when I write, I like the lyrics to coincide with the melody. Its just like cooking.... you experiment to make the flavor good.
 What is your background in music ? ... did you have any formal training ? or are you self-taught ?
I was self-taught
 As a musician, what are your future plans at this point ?
Honestly, I wanted to be just a song writer. I like to be behind the scene. But, if given the chance, I would love to explore the sea of music more. And, also, to do more shows if I can still handle the scheduling Ha! ha! Ha!
 Are there anything else you want to add ?
To all my fellow songwriters, never give up on the opportunity that God has given us. Believe in yourself and everything will fall in your favor. And never, never sell your songs, because you work hard for it.
Thank you very much Dennis for taking the time to do this interview. You can visit Dennis' website at http://www.denniscruz.gergie.com. |
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