Interview - Bredd

          Music is one of my passions and one that I know will be shared by many of you.  I listen to all kinds of genres and especially to musical artists who are either not very mainstream, not widely known, or both.  Through my interviews, I hope you’ll join me on this musical odyssey of not only listening but learning about the music from the artists who love what they do, who are original, who are unique and who take you outside your own environments and give you a different global perspective.

          This week, I caught up with Raffaele Pane of Bredd to discuss his music and his life as a musician.

Read the full interview below:

What inspires you to do what you do?

          Music is for me a way to communicate, to express myself and my emotions. The transition from the emotional part to the realization one is a kind of intrinsic need that I always had.

What are the biggest obstacles for bands in the modern music industry/what have you faced?

          Absolutely the promotion. It has become incredibly simple to make creative contents but, at the same time, it is difficult to emerge from this sea of artists and songs. I had to spend a lot of money and time in the promotion with good but not excellent results.

How has your music evolved since you first began playing?

          When I started to play and write music I was very into genres such as pop/rock punk and grunge. Afterwards, thanks to the studies undertaken, I have broadened my range of plays and my personal tastes. Now my music is richer in so many different influences.

What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?

          My only advice is to listen to different music as much as possible. Often in the most hidden places there are the greatest treasures.

How does your music speak for your country? 

Not much. I was always very “international” in my listening and writing.

What message does it send? 

          I do not like to send messages. My music is the description of an emotion whereby the listener can empathize and find himself.

To what extent do you believe music can shape global perspective about a people or about their struggles?

          Music can be an important vehicle to talk about the problems of a nation, to expose them to the masses. Famous examples are definitely punk songs of the '70s or Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2)

Is there anyone you would like to acknowledge for offering support in some way?

          I have to thank for the continuous moral support during these long months my girlfriend Ilaria, my family and my friends. A special thanks also goes to my dog Clementine for all the times that she wakes me up at six in the morning.

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