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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Bill Brown of Bushfire

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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?

Vocalist in BUSHFIRE. My mother had music in the house constantly, all genres from a-z and movie musicals. No matter how hard times were or how much trouble I was in… we could sing. (Even at the dinner table) my first band was with 15/16.

Describe your first musical memory.

I’m guessing impressions? I guess it would have to be Kris Kristofferson ripping off his mask singing “go to hell” (hellacious acres) in the Barbra Streisand remake of A Star is Born in a movie theatre when it was released.

Describe your best musical memory to date.

That’s a tough one because I love to perform, so I guess it’s just being out with my guys rocking it out with my band and the crowd, every and anywhere.

When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?

I’m quite stubborn, open but stubborn. What I believe is just that and I won’t be swayed. Sadly the some of the world doesn’t comply with my beliefs of humanity, charity and brotherhood. Greed and power seem to be more important for some.

Where do you feel artistic progression leads?

Mine? I love to turn the stone and see what’s lurking, stabbing into the dark and going to uncomfortable places to reveal possibly more to myself about myself. The bonus is recording it, rereading it, transforming it into something, in this case a song/album.

How do you define success?

Being happy doing what you do and what you have done.

What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?

My mother’s last breath. Don’t get me wrong, it was a privilege to comfort her on her way out but that last second just haunts me to this day.

Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.

A German Schlager song… more for just the humor of it. And a really over the top trippy psychedelic album, possibly spoken word.

What do you believe is the most essential function of art?

Expression and inspiration.

Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?

Normalcy after all this pandemic shit.

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Bushfire, Live at 806qm (2020)