Underground Interview With Mark Durant

MarkDurantMark Durant was born in Colorado and has lived there is entire life. He began playing clarinet in the 5th grade then switched to guitar in his teens. He has played in numerous cover bands and began writing his own music in his 20’s.

 

Mark began recording his original music in a friend’s studio with minimal success. With upgraded technology everything is now digital, and the world has better access to artists and their fan base.

 

“Through These Eyes “ is Mark’s 6th studio album in the Jazz ,Fusion, Blues genre and since playing in this genre has enjoyed many achievements winning awards for best song , best albums. “Once In A Life “spent 4 weeks as #1 on Jazz Fusion charts across the world. “Little bit Longer” from the current album is also enjoying airplay across the world.

 

What Musical Genre Do You Feel Best Describes Your Music? How Would You Describe Your Sound?

Jazz/ Fusion

 

How Did You Get Your Name? Is There A Story?

Just My Name

 

What Are or Have Been Your Musical Influences?

Jeff Beck, Al Di Meola, Norman Brown

 

What Are You Working On Now? Any Future Collaborations We Can Look Forward To?

Just Completed a new album last month

 

What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry? What Is Your Plan Of Action?

To get noticed and people enjoy the music.

 

What Is Your Favorite Track To Perform Live and Why?

Funkin Crazed. Lots of energy

 

What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far?

Getting people to listen

 

What's Your Typical Songwriting Process?

I tend to work off the drummer and develop a song from there

 

How Has Social Media Influenced Your Career As An Artist?

Expands to listeners worldwide

 

What Are Some Tracks and Artists Currently On Your Playlist?

L. Perry. Jeff Beck, Al Di Meola

 

What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music?

Sales

 

Any Advice For Young People, Men or Women That Want To Succeed In The Music World?

Never give up Quitters Never win

 

What Would You Change In The Music Industry If You Were A Top Music Executive?

I would try and keep out AI as much as possible

 

How Do You Feel About Originality?

I love originality. I am a bit of a musical snob and applaud originality

 

Is There Anything Els We Should Know About You Or That You Would Like to Add?

The current release is my 7Th studio album. I have enjoyed success being in a genre that gets little airplay and I do it out pure passion of music