We recently connected with Will Patrick and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Will thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?
The most meaningful thing for me is a project entitled “Songs of the Heart.” It is a collection of music I’ve written over the past few years. Each song represents a different state I’ve resided. “Black Forest” is a love song written in Blackforest, Colorado. These pieces are very personal and dear to me. I perform them regularly at my shows.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I am currently most proud of the catalog of music I have written and performed over the last few years. Performing and recording the material has been a fulfilling process seeing how the audience responds to the different sets I’ve put together. I was inspired by watching concerts by Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan and wanted to emulate them. I started writing songs and performing them in clubs. I also feel very thankful and proud to have collaborated with some of my musical heroes like Larry Coryell, Bob James, and Chris Walker. They taught me so much. I have nothing but love for them.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
I want to finish recording my current projects and get the music to as many people as possible. The main desire is to give them something that makes them feel better, and release any strong emotions they may have. I want to put you in a trance when you hear the music. My songs reflect the experiences I’ve had living in across the country in the west and New York City. Most of the songs I write are love songs. When I perform them, it’s my way of dealing with whatever emotions are weighing on me at the time.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding thing is having someone come to you after a show and say “thank you.”
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.willpatrickmusic.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willpatrickofficial/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willpatrickofficial/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-iHvwjXk7OyfKRLK_CUlXw
- Other: https://linktr.ee/willpatrick
Image Credits
Takuo Sato, Brianna Gonsorek, Chepe Jose