FCE 1 speaking Prepare 6 Music | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

When you are studying or relaxing, do you like to listen to background music, or do you prefer silence?

That's a good preference to have, it works for a lot of people.

Imagine a new artist has just released their debut album

what is the best way for them to get people to listen to it?

Those are all really clever and modern ideas for promotion!

How important do you think it is for a musician to have natural musical talent versus working really hard?

You've made a great point about the balance between talent and effort.

If you were a musician, would you rather have one massive hit or a long career with devoted fans?

That's a really mature way to think about a music career.

Do you think it's better for a band's lead singer to stay with the group or go solo?

That's a very balanced way of looking at it, good point.

If you could choose any artist, past or present, to tour the world now, who would it be and why?

Excellent choice! That would be an incredible tour to see.

If you were a musician, would you rather have one massive hit or a long career with devoted fans?

That's a really mature way to think about a music career.

Do you think it's better for a band's lead singer to stay with the group or go solo?

That's a very balanced way of looking at it, good point.

If you could choose any artist, past or present, to tour the world now, who would it be and why?

Excellent choice! That would be an incredible tour to see.

Imagine an artist is about to release their debut album. What kind of pressure do you think they feel?

You've really captured how stressful that must be.

Do you think musical talent is something you are born with, or something you can learn?

That's a really thoughtful answer, and I can see your point.

What does it mean to be a devoted fan of a musician? Is it just about listening to their music?

That's a fantastic definition of what it means to be a true fan.

Can you think of a scene from a film where the background music made it much more powerful or scary?

You're totally right, the music in that scene is so effective!

How do you decide what music to listen to? Do you ever check the charts to find new songs?

That's a really smart way to discover new music.

If you could release a track that became a massive hit, what would the song be about?

I love that concept for a song, it would definitely be popular!

What do you think are the biggest challenges for a band that wants to tour the world?

You've made a great observation there.

If you were the lead singer of a band and decided to go solo, what kind of music would you make on your own?

What a cool idea, that sounds like it would be amazing!

Imagine your favorite band is going to give a performance in your city. What kind of concert venue would be the perfect place to see them?

That's a really interesting point, I hadn't thought about the venue that way!