Rausch is a singer/songwriter from Pennsylvania.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
To be honest I really can't recall not knowing...
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
To quote Ozzy Osbourne, "The only thing that Ozzy Osbourne is listening to right now is Ozzy Osbourne." Not that I'm listening to only Ozzy Osbourne. This is to say that I now relate 100% to the process of "passing the baton;" when you begin to really develop as an artist, you don't stop listening to all kinds of music, but there is a real changing of the guard. You are now the one contributing to the next chapter(s) of Music History - and while you never stop being influenced by new (and revisited) discoveries, any serious artist will tell you that all time and energy that used to be spent zoning out to the very music which would influence your artistry in the future, is now [by necessity] devoted to your own musical explorations. At the risk of appearing egotistical - which is not - the case, nor the intention, RAUSCH is listening to RAUSCH right now. Like the mad scientist experimenting away in his laboratory. However, I'm about to give Mahler my ear....
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
Having fans tell you that your music helped them. After all, is that not the ultimate goal?
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Music is going to SAVE the world. Rather than copy/pasting the extensive Blogs of RAUSCH on this very subject, perhaps you might allow me to suggest diving in for yourself...
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
Technology is a blessing and a curse. As a musician, there is a way to explore un-chartered musical territory with it - using technology as a tool and not a crutch. For example, timbral manipulation at the computer, when combined with harmonic experimentation at the keyboard, offers a real meal in and of itself. However, technology is also destroying music history. The slow and painful de-evolotuion of music which began approximately 20 years ago is now threatening the very core existence of music. There are those who would use technology to do some good; however, there is nothing good about bypassing the learning of an instrument altogether. Those who get by solely on the mere pushing of buttons are not doing themselves - or anyone else - any favors.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be? I don't know - but they would have some very old soles? Is that an answer
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