I'm very excited to introduce to you an incredibly talented singer/songwriter from Liverpool: Vanessa Murray.
Vanessa released her debut E.P. "It's About Time" on iTunes 7th November 2015 and she received many positive reviews (Including Sandie Shaw who praised Vanessa’s musicality as ‘Astonishing’, Paul Carrack who described Vanessa as a “Great New Artist” and Jo Dipple Cwho described Vanessa’s songwriting ability as “Incredible”).
This talented young singer is often described as "a small girl with a big voice", she's
a very talented woman. Just listen to any song she sings, she is literally a powerhouse of emotions.
An absolutely awesome artist!
Another beautiful song "Tell Me Something" written & produced by Joung Hee Chai and performed by Vanessa Murray (Vocal) & Audun Laading (Bass) here on Soundcloud.
The Vanessa Murray's channel and her complete last live show on the bottom of this page.
I hope you enjoy getting to know Vanessa.
Let’s start at the beginning, where did you grow up, are you originally from Liverpool?
I was born in Liverpool and have lived here ever since. I do however get asked if I am from spanish
descent because of my olive skin tone haha!
What started your love for music, and how old were you?
I remember watching a lot of the music channels on TV when I was younger. The band BUSTED in particular
caught my attention because they played guitar and I thought they looked really cool haha. I was inspired
to pick up guitar from then and have been playing since I was 11 years old.
How did you figure out you can sing and do you remember the first song ever sung?
I always sang along to songs when I was younger. I joined the school choir and that was my first
opportunity to perform in front of an audience.
But the first song I ever sang by myself in front of an audience was ‘A Thousand Miles’ by Vanessa
Carlton. It was for a school competition and my performance was chosen to win the competition.
Is what you studied music or did you learn on your own?
I learned a lot of chords from watching my musical friends around me, but I have also picked up other
things by myself.
I think the internet has played a big role in recent years with the amount of tutorials on YouTube.
Who were some of your singing influences growing up?
When I first started writing songs I was really into rock bands such as Paramore. So I would stylistically
sing with an american twang. I think this was because at that point I hadn’t found my own voice but I have
definitely found it now.
How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard you perform?
I would describe my music as catchy acoustic pop
How would you define your approach toward music?
I think my approach is quite relaxed. I know some music theory but I tend to write and compose music by
using my ear and really listening to what I think sounds nice. I’ve been experimenting on different
instruments when it comes to songwriting which has helped with the creative side.
What was your first recording?
My first recording was a song I wrote with a couple of friends from school. We were 11/12 years old and it
was our first attempt at writing a song. It was called ‘It Ain’t Cool To Be A Bully’. I was singing the
song and playing rhythm guitar on the song. I couldn’t play the guitar very well at that point so it
wasn’t very good. It’s quite funny to listen back to though!
You released your first E.P. " It's About Time" the 7th November
2015. Have you written all the songs for this album?
That’s right! Yes I wrote all of the songs for the EP. The collection of songs were written over the past
4 years (since I first starting my solo project).
Are your songs mostly fictional or autobiographical? Where do you get inspiration from for your lyrics?
My songs are mostly autobiographical although some songs have been inspired by another persons life
events.
There are many reasons why I write the way I do. Firstly, I believe that an audience can connect with the
songs more if they have a personal approach. Also it really helps to write down your thoughts and emotions
and then turn it into a song. It’s therapeutic in a way.
Will you release an album? Can you tell us a little more?
I would love to eventually release an album! I’m working on my songwriting and I'm constantly building my
repertoire. I’m definitely not going to leave it 4 years until I release something else!
What do you think of this blog and have you discovered some singers?
I really like the blog, there’s a variety of artists and some really great questions asked. I really loved
Ray Gibsons video. She has a beautiful voice! I also see that you interviewed Billy The Kid, I supported
her at her Liverpool show back in 2013.
How long are you wearing glasses?
I have been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old
Is this appearance is important to you? Do you really need glasses?
When I was younger I only really needed glasses for watching TV and going on the computer but I continued
to wear them so now I wear them permanently. I quite like having the option to wear glasses or contact
lenses. I think the glasses give off a more distinctive look.
Is that you have a web site to disseminate your music?
I have a website because it looks professional and I can edit it how I like. It’s also easier for an
audience to contact if they don’t have social media accounts such as Twitter and Facebook. I do need to
update it more often though!
Website: Vanessa Murray
Facebook: Vanessa Murray
Twitter : @vanessamurray95
Soundcloud: Vanessa Murray
What artists do you like listening to?
I will always love Sara Bareilles but quite recently I have found a love for the duo Oh Wonder. They have
such a great style and really catchy songs.
Are there any artists you have, or are planning to collaborate with?
Yes! I’ve written a single with collaboration group Operation Lightfoot which is available on iTunes.
I’ve also recently collaborated with Ross 248 on an electronic pop song called Tell Me Something which can
be heard on SoundCloud.
If you could collaborate with one singer, who would you choose and why?
It would have to be Sara Bareilles because she is my favourite artist lyrically and stylistically. I don’t
think there is a song of hers that I don’t like. Sara writes from the heart and isn’t afraid of being
honest in her lyrics. I really admire that.
What are the challenges you face today getting your music out?
The internet is a great place to promote your music across the world but it’s also becoming increasingly
difficult to be seen because of the sheer volume of musicians. I think it’s sometimes difficult to find
your market and target them specifically. As a musician you also need to be a jack of all trades, so as
well as writing and performing, you need to manage yourself, edit photo’s and videos, update and be active
on social media. Sometimes I find it distracting from creating music.
Are there any plans for a tour?
At the moment I’m focussing a lot on my final year at university. I’m studying music at LIPA. In the spare
time that I have, I hope to start gigging outside of Liverpool to keep building my profile and help
promote the EP.
What are your goals/dreams in life?
My ultimate dream is to travel the world playing my music and to know that my music is relatable and has
inspired someone.
What's next for you?
I’m going to be working on a single next year. I have one in mind as I’ve received a lot of positive
feedback with that song recently.
jeudi 26 novembre 2015
dimanche 17 mai 2015
Klara
The new interview is with the sweet singer-songwriter Klara. She's the first Polish singer interviewed on this blog.
Her debut album "Away" was published in 2012. This album has reached the place in the top 20 best-selling CDs in Poland.
I strongly advise you to go and listen to this talented songwriter, you will hear her beautiful songs and her exceptional captivating voice. Incredibly cute.
Her channel: Klara and her last live video on the bottom of this page.
Thank you so much for the interview Klara. Can you tell us a little bit about you, where were you born, where have you lived?
I was born in Lódz, a city in central Poland. Currently, I live in a small village near this city. I also study in Lódz.
Maria-Klara Jedrzejewska is your name but you use only Klara. Why this short artistic name?
It is surprising that you know my full name! Actually, only few people know that there is some “Maria” before “Klara”, even my friends often aren’t aware of this fact. My parents, mates and teachers have been calling me “Klara” since I remember, and I barely use my first name - only in some official situations – it’s sometimes quite confusing. That is why I decided to sign in such a simple way on the records. To tell you the truth, now I wish I could change it into something more abstract. So many artists nowadays use their names as a artistic pseudonyms. I think I will try to change it into something more than just my name in the future.
What is your musical background and how you got started in music? At what age did you start singing?
I started when I was 7 years old. My parents noticed that I was quite good at playing toy pianos and I was able to repeat some melodies on them using just my ears. They decided to sign me up for some piano lessons, but I’ve never attended any music school. After few years, when I was about 10, I began observing how the harmony is created and how do the accords work. That was the moment when I started composing my own songs.
When did you decide to become a singer and songwriter?
I think I’ve never decided to become a singer or a songwriter. Today I am not sure what will I do for my living. Will it be singing, some typical work or both. Music was always a way of living for me, when I was a kid and a teen. It came naturally to me. When I was younger, some people were saying that I had got no talent for singing. I didn’t give up and I was still doing it a lot, especially for myself, because I loved it. Year by year, more people seemed to be interested in my songs and singing. After my album has been released, I finally started believing that maybe there is a tiny chance for me to do in life something which I like, not something which I will just try to like.
You released your first CD "Away" in 2012. Have you written all the songs for this album?
Yes, the songs on “Away” have been written by me. Arrangements were developed by me and producer, Artur Gadowski, who is also my “discoverer”.
You play several instruments on it, piano, guitar, ukulele, xylophone, how many instruments do you play?
Generally, I play the piano, guitar and ukulele. And unfortunately I’m not very good at any of them. I think I’m just not patient enough. I dream about playing cello.
Some of the songs express the sadness. Are you sad in life?
Yes, I think I’m quite sad person in life. People don’t like me when I moan, so it’s nice to have an opportunity to express feelings in songs.
Where do you get the inspiration for your music?
I don’t know, seriously. If I knew, I would probably write much more songs.
Can you describe your music in one sentence?
Simple, sometimes weird, calm songs sung by a little girl, who doesn’t want to grow up.
You make the drawing for the cover of this first album, it's important for you to do everything?
There wasn’t a lot of time for planning graphical design of the album, so I found it much more convenient to be responsible for that. It’s also a nice thing to make a package of a CD yours. I think that in the future I’ll also try my best to do some things on my own and personalize my albums, just as they were my diaries, because they actually are.
Two amazing videos were released: Enchanted and The Cliff. Are you also involved in their creation?
As it can be seen I was merely an actor. Screenplays, ideas and the process of filmmaking are the products of the work of director Klara Kochanska-Bajon and her team.
Klara: Enchanted
Klara: The Cliff
Do you take care of your appearance?
Everyone cares a little bit. I am specific girl, because I hate such things as make-up and I generally don’t wear it on a daily basis. I also hate high-heels. These are two things which I really can’t understand. Especially high-heels. On the other hand, I always wear skirts or dresses. I also keep my hair long, mainly because of the fact that I’m afraid of hairdressers. I think that these points are some of characteristic elements of my appearance.
You keep your glasses on for promotional pics and videos. Is this appearance is important to you? Do you really need glasses?
Without glasses I can hardly see anything. I’m that type of person, who doesn’t wear things that aren’t necessary. For example, I never wear jewelry. Glasses are important for me and I keep them big, because I sometimes try to hide behind them, they make me feel safer.
Have you ever visited my blog and discovered some artists?
Yes, I think that your blog is an interesting idea. You know so many artists with glasses! That’s impressive. I wish you and your blog all the best.
If you weren't singing, what would you be doing?
I study information technology at technical university, but I don’t believe that I could do only such technical-scientific things, because in fact, I don’t like it most of the time. I think that I could get into drawing and painting or writing short stories, I also like taking pictures sometimes. What is more, I was always attracted to herbariums and greenhouses. Sometimes I imagine studying botany, having my own beautiful herbarium and lots of small plants.
What are your plans for the future?
Future is now. I don’t like thinking about next years, as they scare me. I wish I could do something that would make me happy. I’m afraid of getting old or even becoming an adult. Sometimes I’m angry that I spend the most beautiful years of my life in school. Lots of people say it will pay off in the future, but I’m afraid it won’t. It requires a great courage to go your own way if you try to be an artist.
Can you promote some links to discover your music?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klarasounds
Bandcamp: klarasounds.bandcamp.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/klarasound
You speak a little French, are you planning to sing in French?
Maybe it’s possible. However, singing in foreign languages is difficult. I am used to English as I started with this particular language years ago, but unfortunately my accent isn’t perfect and I sometimes get really sad about it. I occasionally write songs in Polish, but this language contains lots of unpleasant sounds and in the result it’s hard to write Polish song, which sounds nice to my ear. French is tough and I’m afraid that my pronunciation would be so awful… Especially now, when I wear braces, it’s sometimes really hard to produce some nuanced sounds. But in the future, why not? I’ve been thinking about it many times already.
What kind of music do you listen to today?
I usually tend to choose quiet music. And by “quiet” I mean organized and controlled. I really don’t like chaos and messy songs, filled with tons of different instruments, which are mixing with each other producing noise. The calmest song on an album is probably my favourite, however there are some exceptions. I love when the band is able to keep the energetic, rhythmic song tidy.
Are you working on any new material?
I am constantly working on some new songs. I’m still looking for something even more exciting and hopefully I will find it one day.
Can you leave us with one last thought about your next album?
If I think of one illustration, which can describe my plans, I see my blue bed with me in it, drifting across the ocean.
Her debut album "Away" was published in 2012. This album has reached the place in the top 20 best-selling CDs in Poland.
I strongly advise you to go and listen to this talented songwriter, you will hear her beautiful songs and her exceptional captivating voice. Incredibly cute.
Her channel: Klara and her last live video on the bottom of this page.
Thank you so much for the interview Klara. Can you tell us a little bit about you, where were you born, where have you lived?
I was born in Lódz, a city in central Poland. Currently, I live in a small village near this city. I also study in Lódz.
Maria-Klara Jedrzejewska is your name but you use only Klara. Why this short artistic name?
It is surprising that you know my full name! Actually, only few people know that there is some “Maria” before “Klara”, even my friends often aren’t aware of this fact. My parents, mates and teachers have been calling me “Klara” since I remember, and I barely use my first name - only in some official situations – it’s sometimes quite confusing. That is why I decided to sign in such a simple way on the records. To tell you the truth, now I wish I could change it into something more abstract. So many artists nowadays use their names as a artistic pseudonyms. I think I will try to change it into something more than just my name in the future.
What is your musical background and how you got started in music? At what age did you start singing?
I started when I was 7 years old. My parents noticed that I was quite good at playing toy pianos and I was able to repeat some melodies on them using just my ears. They decided to sign me up for some piano lessons, but I’ve never attended any music school. After few years, when I was about 10, I began observing how the harmony is created and how do the accords work. That was the moment when I started composing my own songs.
When did you decide to become a singer and songwriter?
I think I’ve never decided to become a singer or a songwriter. Today I am not sure what will I do for my living. Will it be singing, some typical work or both. Music was always a way of living for me, when I was a kid and a teen. It came naturally to me. When I was younger, some people were saying that I had got no talent for singing. I didn’t give up and I was still doing it a lot, especially for myself, because I loved it. Year by year, more people seemed to be interested in my songs and singing. After my album has been released, I finally started believing that maybe there is a tiny chance for me to do in life something which I like, not something which I will just try to like.
You released your first CD "Away" in 2012. Have you written all the songs for this album?
Yes, the songs on “Away” have been written by me. Arrangements were developed by me and producer, Artur Gadowski, who is also my “discoverer”.
You play several instruments on it, piano, guitar, ukulele, xylophone, how many instruments do you play?
Generally, I play the piano, guitar and ukulele. And unfortunately I’m not very good at any of them. I think I’m just not patient enough. I dream about playing cello.
Some of the songs express the sadness. Are you sad in life?
Yes, I think I’m quite sad person in life. People don’t like me when I moan, so it’s nice to have an opportunity to express feelings in songs.
Where do you get the inspiration for your music?
I don’t know, seriously. If I knew, I would probably write much more songs.
Can you describe your music in one sentence?
Simple, sometimes weird, calm songs sung by a little girl, who doesn’t want to grow up.
You make the drawing for the cover of this first album, it's important for you to do everything?
There wasn’t a lot of time for planning graphical design of the album, so I found it much more convenient to be responsible for that. It’s also a nice thing to make a package of a CD yours. I think that in the future I’ll also try my best to do some things on my own and personalize my albums, just as they were my diaries, because they actually are.
Two amazing videos were released: Enchanted and The Cliff. Are you also involved in their creation?
As it can be seen I was merely an actor. Screenplays, ideas and the process of filmmaking are the products of the work of director Klara Kochanska-Bajon and her team.
Klara: Enchanted
Klara: The Cliff
Do you take care of your appearance?
Everyone cares a little bit. I am specific girl, because I hate such things as make-up and I generally don’t wear it on a daily basis. I also hate high-heels. These are two things which I really can’t understand. Especially high-heels. On the other hand, I always wear skirts or dresses. I also keep my hair long, mainly because of the fact that I’m afraid of hairdressers. I think that these points are some of characteristic elements of my appearance.
You keep your glasses on for promotional pics and videos. Is this appearance is important to you? Do you really need glasses?
Without glasses I can hardly see anything. I’m that type of person, who doesn’t wear things that aren’t necessary. For example, I never wear jewelry. Glasses are important for me and I keep them big, because I sometimes try to hide behind them, they make me feel safer.
Have you ever visited my blog and discovered some artists?
Yes, I think that your blog is an interesting idea. You know so many artists with glasses! That’s impressive. I wish you and your blog all the best.
If you weren't singing, what would you be doing?
I study information technology at technical university, but I don’t believe that I could do only such technical-scientific things, because in fact, I don’t like it most of the time. I think that I could get into drawing and painting or writing short stories, I also like taking pictures sometimes. What is more, I was always attracted to herbariums and greenhouses. Sometimes I imagine studying botany, having my own beautiful herbarium and lots of small plants.
What are your plans for the future?
Future is now. I don’t like thinking about next years, as they scare me. I wish I could do something that would make me happy. I’m afraid of getting old or even becoming an adult. Sometimes I’m angry that I spend the most beautiful years of my life in school. Lots of people say it will pay off in the future, but I’m afraid it won’t. It requires a great courage to go your own way if you try to be an artist.
Can you promote some links to discover your music?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klarasounds
Bandcamp: klarasounds.bandcamp.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/klarasound
You speak a little French, are you planning to sing in French?
Maybe it’s possible. However, singing in foreign languages is difficult. I am used to English as I started with this particular language years ago, but unfortunately my accent isn’t perfect and I sometimes get really sad about it. I occasionally write songs in Polish, but this language contains lots of unpleasant sounds and in the result it’s hard to write Polish song, which sounds nice to my ear. French is tough and I’m afraid that my pronunciation would be so awful… Especially now, when I wear braces, it’s sometimes really hard to produce some nuanced sounds. But in the future, why not? I’ve been thinking about it many times already.
What kind of music do you listen to today?
I usually tend to choose quiet music. And by “quiet” I mean organized and controlled. I really don’t like chaos and messy songs, filled with tons of different instruments, which are mixing with each other producing noise. The calmest song on an album is probably my favourite, however there are some exceptions. I love when the band is able to keep the energetic, rhythmic song tidy.
Are you working on any new material?
I am constantly working on some new songs. I’m still looking for something even more exciting and hopefully I will find it one day.
Can you leave us with one last thought about your next album?
If I think of one illustration, which can describe my plans, I see my blue bed with me in it, drifting across the ocean.
mercredi 15 avril 2015
Andrea Hamilton
I'm honored to share the new interview with the amazing singer Andrea Hamilton. She is an indie-folk singer/songwriter from Kansas City.
I recommend you listen to her past albums: 'Stronger Than I Seem' (2006), 'Deciding What to Keep' (2008), 'Green and Blue' with Valeri Lopez (2009), 'Slow Miracle' (2011) and 'Salvation Come' (2012) as well as her two live albums: 'Live at Safe Haven' (2007) and 'Live at The Culture House' (2010).
I advise you to visit her website for more informations: Andrea Hamilton.
Thank you so much for acepting this interview. Can you tell us more about yourself? Where did you grow up, where do you live?
I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. I now live in the L.A. area, where I moved to pursue music when I was 18.
When did you start singing and how did you get started?
I started singing at school and church as an elementary student.
What is your favorite instrument?
Piano, because I never get tired of hearing it!
When and how did you become interested in pursuing a music career?
When I was 16 and was booking gigs for the band I was in, and touring in the U.S.
You recorded five studio albums as well as two live albums. Is there a new album soon?
I'm currently writing my next album, which will be full of new, hopeful pop songs! I'm excited
Can you describe your music?
I always describe my music as Hopeful Pop music. It's a bit indie singer/songwriter as well
Can you explain your process of writing and composing songs? Music or lyrics first?
I write lyrics first most of the time, but I never finish them until I have a melody
Where do you get inspiration from for your lyrics?
I feel inspired by life and especially by people who overcome hard times!
Can you give us the main links to buy your music?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/piano-ep/id527022867
Have you discovered some singers on this blog?
I hadn't heard of too many independent french artists and groups but your blog about Lou and Dust helped me out with that!
You seem wearing your glasses more often since few years. Has my page changed your opinion of glasses?
Your encouragement definitely helped me feel good about my glasses!! thank you!
How long are you wearing glasses?
I've been wearing glasses since I was 12.
How important is image?
I don't think image is the most important thing. It helps people discover my music, but I hope their impression of me is that I have a big, caring heart and not just a good image.
Do you plan to release a new music video soon?
My latest video is my story about healing after being sick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joY38tnF5bo
What was the first CD you ever bought?
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - great album!
What are your five favorite songs?
some favorite songs are: There's Hope by India.Arie, Always by Stevie Wonder, and She's Out of My Life by Michael Jackson
Are there any artists you have, or are planning to collaborate with?
I wrote "It's a Gift" with a really great artist Jess Penner.
Have you ever perform your music in public?
Yes absolutely I had the privilege of traveling around Asia and the US performing my music
What do you recall of your first performance?
My first performance was at church - a song about Mary the Mother of Jesus - I was 5 or 6 years old.
What kind of music do you listen to today?
Pop, R&B, and worship music
Any loves, other than music?
I love reading and cooking for people
What are the five things you can’t live without?
my husband Trent, vegetables, my car, my guitar, and knowing Jesus
What is a typical day/week like for you?
i sing a lot at Inland Hills Church in California, so a typical week includes planning for that, writing for my next album, marketing and doing youtube videos (or promoting them), scheduling shows, and hanging out with my husband and friends!
Are you living your dream life now?
yes absolutely.
What plans do you have for the future?
I just want to keep making music that brings people hope and healing, and makes them feel less alone
I recommend you listen to her past albums: 'Stronger Than I Seem' (2006), 'Deciding What to Keep' (2008), 'Green and Blue' with Valeri Lopez (2009), 'Slow Miracle' (2011) and 'Salvation Come' (2012) as well as her two live albums: 'Live at Safe Haven' (2007) and 'Live at The Culture House' (2010).
I advise you to visit her website for more informations: Andrea Hamilton.
Thank you so much for acepting this interview. Can you tell us more about yourself? Where did you grow up, where do you live?
I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. I now live in the L.A. area, where I moved to pursue music when I was 18.
When did you start singing and how did you get started?
I started singing at school and church as an elementary student.
What is your favorite instrument?
Piano, because I never get tired of hearing it!
When and how did you become interested in pursuing a music career?
When I was 16 and was booking gigs for the band I was in, and touring in the U.S.
You recorded five studio albums as well as two live albums. Is there a new album soon?
I'm currently writing my next album, which will be full of new, hopeful pop songs! I'm excited
Can you describe your music?
I always describe my music as Hopeful Pop music. It's a bit indie singer/songwriter as well
Can you explain your process of writing and composing songs? Music or lyrics first?
I write lyrics first most of the time, but I never finish them until I have a melody
Where do you get inspiration from for your lyrics?
I feel inspired by life and especially by people who overcome hard times!
Can you give us the main links to buy your music?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/piano-ep/id527022867
Have you discovered some singers on this blog?
I hadn't heard of too many independent french artists and groups but your blog about Lou and Dust helped me out with that!
You seem wearing your glasses more often since few years. Has my page changed your opinion of glasses?
Your encouragement definitely helped me feel good about my glasses!! thank you!
How long are you wearing glasses?
I've been wearing glasses since I was 12.
How important is image?
I don't think image is the most important thing. It helps people discover my music, but I hope their impression of me is that I have a big, caring heart and not just a good image.
Do you plan to release a new music video soon?
My latest video is my story about healing after being sick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joY38tnF5bo
What was the first CD you ever bought?
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - great album!
What are your five favorite songs?
some favorite songs are: There's Hope by India.Arie, Always by Stevie Wonder, and She's Out of My Life by Michael Jackson
Are there any artists you have, or are planning to collaborate with?
I wrote "It's a Gift" with a really great artist Jess Penner.
Have you ever perform your music in public?
Yes absolutely I had the privilege of traveling around Asia and the US performing my music
What do you recall of your first performance?
My first performance was at church - a song about Mary the Mother of Jesus - I was 5 or 6 years old.
What kind of music do you listen to today?
Pop, R&B, and worship music
Any loves, other than music?
I love reading and cooking for people
What are the five things you can’t live without?
my husband Trent, vegetables, my car, my guitar, and knowing Jesus
What is a typical day/week like for you?
i sing a lot at Inland Hills Church in California, so a typical week includes planning for that, writing for my next album, marketing and doing youtube videos (or promoting them), scheduling shows, and hanging out with my husband and friends!
Are you living your dream life now?
yes absolutely.
What plans do you have for the future?
I just want to keep making music that brings people hope and healing, and makes them feel less alone
lundi 16 février 2015
Lou & Dust
An interview with the French duet Lou & Dust. Their music is beautiful and the voices are also co-dependent and complementary .
Listen to the video shared here but the others on their youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/louanddust
Thank you so much for the interview Aïcha & Esther. Can you tell us a little bit about you? Where did you grow up and where do you live now?
It's a pleasure ! We are musicians and we play in a women’s duet called Lou & Dust. We grow up in two different areas of France.
Esther grow up in the south of France and now she’s living in Nancy (Lorraine).
Aïcha grow up in the region of Paris, and that’s where she still lives. We're 23 and 24 years old.
Have you had previous experience as a solo singer? Can you give us details of past singing experiences?
We had some experiences but not a lot. We like doing music in solo but… when you meet your artistic alter ego, you have an energy that you couldn’t even imagine before.
Can you remember the first time you decided you wanted to be a musician?
Esther : Wow ! I remember me at 10... Music was the thing I loved the most. But music as a job ? Didn't seem real ! I was afraid to talk about it, it was my secret. I really decided to be a professional musician when I was working in a cultural center in Paris.
Aïcha : Well, at 10 I was in elementary school doing some choreography like the Spice Girls and talking with my BFF about how I'll become a famous singer ! But it was just a little girl's dream, I knew that I have to study and get a “real” job... So I played piano and guitar in my room and choose medicine studies... And thanks god I failed ! And then had nothing to lose to do what I like the most.
Where and when did you meet for the first time?
We've met at music school, “Music Academy International” in Nancy. We saw each other for the first time in backstage in October 2013.
When did you decide to create a group?
A few weeks after we met ! It was obvious.
Who chose the name "Lou & Dust" and why?
Both of us chose the name. It's a balance between the names, a karma thing. We would take hours to explain.
When did you get the idea to start uploading videos?
We did covers at first, we like to choose a song and do it in our way, so why not sharing it ?
Your covers are very eclectic. Who are your main musical influences, and where do you get your inspiration to write your songs?
We have a lot of different influences. And not only musical, everything can be an inspiration.
If you had to name your top 3 artists, who would they be?
Emma Louise, Julien Doré, The Do, Half-moon run, Jeff Buckley, Lola Wolf…That’s more than 3 but you know, we’re two !
Do you prefer write/sing in French or in English?
Definitely in English and we don’t even know why !
How many songs have you written? Who write the music? The lyrics? Can you explain your process of writing and composing songs?
There is no process, we both write music and lyrics. Sometimes together, sometimes not, sometimes with a piano and sometimes with a guitar ! That a lot of sometimes but we do music with our heart, we don’t anticipate.
Is your album soon due?
Not an album but an EP, our first CD, we hope it will be available in spring.
Do you really need glasses? It was a will or a coincidence?
We do really need glasses ! And it's totally a coincidence that we have almost the same. Karma thing again...
Have you discovered some singers through my blog?
Actually, to be honest, we don’t. Sorry ! But we don’t read a lot of blogs, we prefer discover some artistic and weird Tumblr.
Do you have a website to publicize your music? Can you give us few links?
Yeah, you can follow us on Facebook, Soundcloud, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube of course !
https://www.facebook.com/louanddust
http://soundcloud.com/louanddust
http://instagram.com/louanddust
http://lou-and-dust.tumblr.com
https://twitter.com/louanddust
You have a show in Paris soon, are you anxious?
Not really anxious, we can’t wait for it ! It’s gonna be the first time that we’ll be 3 on stage (with our lovely musician, Shrek).
Have you touring or any plans for a tour?
We’d like to organize a tour after the release of our CD.
How many members with you for shows?
We are only 3, both of us and the luckiest guy (haha joke).
What’s the most exciting thing about being on the road?
We didn’t have a tour yet so we don’t know much about that. But we think that being on stage every night and discover cities and people would be amazing.
What are your goals/dreams in life?
We know exactly what we want to do and who we want to become in the music industry. We also know what we don’t want obviously. But it would take hours to explain, and we like to keep it secret ;)
What's next step for "Lou & Dust"?
Run the world ! (Isn’t that a famous song ?!)
Listen to the video shared here but the others on their youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/louanddust
Thank you so much for the interview Aïcha & Esther. Can you tell us a little bit about you? Where did you grow up and where do you live now?
It's a pleasure ! We are musicians and we play in a women’s duet called Lou & Dust. We grow up in two different areas of France.
Esther grow up in the south of France and now she’s living in Nancy (Lorraine).
Aïcha grow up in the region of Paris, and that’s where she still lives. We're 23 and 24 years old.
Have you had previous experience as a solo singer? Can you give us details of past singing experiences?
We had some experiences but not a lot. We like doing music in solo but… when you meet your artistic alter ego, you have an energy that you couldn’t even imagine before.
Can you remember the first time you decided you wanted to be a musician?
Esther : Wow ! I remember me at 10... Music was the thing I loved the most. But music as a job ? Didn't seem real ! I was afraid to talk about it, it was my secret. I really decided to be a professional musician when I was working in a cultural center in Paris.
Aïcha : Well, at 10 I was in elementary school doing some choreography like the Spice Girls and talking with my BFF about how I'll become a famous singer ! But it was just a little girl's dream, I knew that I have to study and get a “real” job... So I played piano and guitar in my room and choose medicine studies... And thanks god I failed ! And then had nothing to lose to do what I like the most.
Where and when did you meet for the first time?
We've met at music school, “Music Academy International” in Nancy. We saw each other for the first time in backstage in October 2013.
When did you decide to create a group?
A few weeks after we met ! It was obvious.
Who chose the name "Lou & Dust" and why?
Both of us chose the name. It's a balance between the names, a karma thing. We would take hours to explain.
When did you get the idea to start uploading videos?
We did covers at first, we like to choose a song and do it in our way, so why not sharing it ?
Your covers are very eclectic. Who are your main musical influences, and where do you get your inspiration to write your songs?
We have a lot of different influences. And not only musical, everything can be an inspiration.
If you had to name your top 3 artists, who would they be?
Emma Louise, Julien Doré, The Do, Half-moon run, Jeff Buckley, Lola Wolf…That’s more than 3 but you know, we’re two !
Do you prefer write/sing in French or in English?
Definitely in English and we don’t even know why !
How many songs have you written? Who write the music? The lyrics? Can you explain your process of writing and composing songs?
There is no process, we both write music and lyrics. Sometimes together, sometimes not, sometimes with a piano and sometimes with a guitar ! That a lot of sometimes but we do music with our heart, we don’t anticipate.
Is your album soon due?
Not an album but an EP, our first CD, we hope it will be available in spring.
Do you really need glasses? It was a will or a coincidence?
We do really need glasses ! And it's totally a coincidence that we have almost the same. Karma thing again...
Have you discovered some singers through my blog?
Actually, to be honest, we don’t. Sorry ! But we don’t read a lot of blogs, we prefer discover some artistic and weird Tumblr.
Do you have a website to publicize your music? Can you give us few links?
Yeah, you can follow us on Facebook, Soundcloud, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube of course !
https://www.facebook.com/louanddust
http://soundcloud.com/louanddust
http://instagram.com/louanddust
http://lou-and-dust.tumblr.com
https://twitter.com/louanddust
You have a show in Paris soon, are you anxious?
Not really anxious, we can’t wait for it ! It’s gonna be the first time that we’ll be 3 on stage (with our lovely musician, Shrek).
Have you touring or any plans for a tour?
We’d like to organize a tour after the release of our CD.
How many members with you for shows?
We are only 3, both of us and the luckiest guy (haha joke).
What’s the most exciting thing about being on the road?
We didn’t have a tour yet so we don’t know much about that. But we think that being on stage every night and discover cities and people would be amazing.
What are your goals/dreams in life?
We know exactly what we want to do and who we want to become in the music industry. We also know what we don’t want obviously. But it would take hours to explain, and we like to keep it secret ;)
What's next step for "Lou & Dust"?
Run the world ! (Isn’t that a famous song ?!)
vendredi 6 février 2015
Fanette
Fanette is an amazing singer always very busy with different musical projects! (Thanks to her for this interview!).
Listen to her music and you will discover this fantastic french singer!
Quickly visit her website at: https://www.facebook.com/Fanettemusic
Is "Fanette" is your real name?
“Fanette” isn't my real name, it's a nickname even though for me I feel like it is. Most of my family and friends call my like that since I was 4 years old.
Can you tell us a little bit about your personal background? Where did you grow up and where do you live now?
I'm quite a traveller, I just love people so I'm trying to meet as many people as I can, from everywhere, I think it brings so much to your life to try to understand other cultures. It opens your mind.
I was born in the South of France, Saint Raphaël but I grow up in a little town close to Nancy, in the North East of France. 5 years ago I left for Toronto in Canada, where I lived for about 4 years, and where I started Music, and recently recorded my 1st CD, so that city is very special for me, showed me and taught me so much. She would always be in my heart.
Few months ago, I came back to the East of France, to get a new set ready to start an European tour, that I would begin in the summer 2015. It's gonna be a new challenge for me, I love challenge, I need them in my life. I always performed with a band in Toronto, and right now I wanna come back to myself.
When and why did you start playing music?
Music has been a big part of me all my life. I don't remember not listening to music. I started playing piano for a few years when I was 10 years old. Then I stopped music for a bit and I came back to it at 22 years old, where I taught myself the guitar, and only 4 months after that I wrote my first song..
And then, I never stopped writing, performing , recording.. It became a real drug. I'm not sure about why I start playing, I think I had it in me for a long time, and my first year in Canada was the perfect timing for me to start. I ended up with friends who were all musicians, I had not much to do at that time, so I took the guitar that my dad bought me few years ago..
And this crazy story begins. Now I play Guitar, Ukulele, Concertina, Kalimba and Keyboard.
What was the title of your first song? What do you think of that song now?
Actually there is a funny story behind my first song. It's called “No One Loves Loneliness”, I was staying at a friend's place in Toronto when I wrote it, because I had no home at that time. So I wrote it in their living room one day..
And two years later, when they moved out, and I moved in, and that living room became my bedroom, that special living room where I wrote my first song. I really love that song actually. I worked so hard on it, because I was so scared I was gonna do something so bad, and I didn't want it to happen, so I put so much time and energy to write something as interesting as I could.
It was not as natural and real as what I write right now, for sure, but I still enjoy that song very much and I'm still performing it at shows.
What are the different types of genres that you sing?
I sing what I feel like singing. I'm honestly very bad at covering songs and sing exactly what the singer does, I just can't do it. I can't help but putting my own universe on the songs, so singing the way I like.
I don't like singing too loud or pushing my voice too much. I want to be as real as possible when I sing, this is why my voice is between talking and singing sometimes. And when I sing, I like suggesting a sweet melody, without pushing it too much.
But if one day I feel like screaming a bit, or singing louder, I'll do it, I do it in one of my songs actually.. It really depends on what I feel, I try not to think about it, because that would take away realness for me.
Can you describe your music?
I never know how to answer that question, and every person that come to my show, tell me that they can understand why! My friends use to say about my music that it's “haunting poetic folk” , and I like that, I think it's the best description.
My music is Folk, this is for sure, but also is a very atmospheric, ambient music as well.
What musicians have the greatest impact on you and why?
My dad was a big fan of the Rolling Stones and classical music, and my mom of the French Singer Francis Cabrel, which is a poetic, pop/folk artist. And I'm very glad I grow up between those two kind of music which are very different from each other, but both powerful and with so much talent, because it makes me open to like different kind of music, and when I hear my music, I can feel that influence for sure.
Because I use a lot of classical instruments, like violon, viola, double bass to create something very deep and atmospheric. Also because I like playing with different kind of music to create my own one and doing something original.
More recently, singers such as Leonard Cohen inspired me a lot. I just think it's so beautiful how you can be so powerful by singing quietly. And he's also a genius to me as a songwriter.
What kind of music do you listen to today?
I listen to all kind of music. I have a special love for quiet, intimate songs, where I can feel the emotions of the singers. I love listening to lyrics and try to understand the artist, I can spend so many hours reading lyrics.
I also love when people use instruments to create something new. I love Chilly Gonzales, who used a symphony orchestra to create a rap album, to give only one example.
What do you think of this blog and have you discovered some singers?
I really love the blog, I love discovering new artists, being on internet and trying to find artists that would touch me or that would make me want to collaborate with them , for example. And this blog made me discover great talent, so it's great.
It's very hard to be an artist nowadays and to try to push our art as far as we can, and being able to live from it, so those blogs have so much importance for us, we definitely need them.
You usually wear your specs. Has my page changed your opinion of glasses?
Not really, I mean I've always loved glasses. I was 5 years old when an eye doctor told my parents I would need to wear glasses. At first I found that fun, but after few years.. When I became a teenager who was “too cool to wear glasses” I stopped.
But few years ago I had migraines so I had to wear glasses again but I went to see different shops and I was tired of seeing all those “big black glasses” .. So I decided to ask if I could turn sunglasses into viewglasses.. and he said yes. And my actual glasses were born ;)
Do you think your glasses will become your trademark?
I don't know if my glasses would become my trademark, I don't think that way in general about my music neither, I'm thinking more in a simple way. I like to wear them (and my headaches tell me thanks too!) so you'll see me very often with them that's for sure.
You worked with another great singer who wear glasses: Sara Wilkinson. How did you encountered?
Sara Wilkinson is my best friend, we've known each other since almost 3 years now. We met at a pub one night in Toronto through a common friend.. And start to talk in french for hours!
We literally became best friends that day. And then roommates for almost 2 years.
You plan to work together again?
Oh definitely. I mean, she would be singing on my upcoming CD, and she is planning on coming to France and Europe with me, where I will be playing shows..
So yes, I think we'll be always doing music together, even if it's just for fun.
Are there any artists you have, or are planning to collaborate with?
I love collaboration. I love meeting new people in general, I think it makes you. I did work with a band called Drone Doctors when I was in Toronto, which was a lot of fun! I would definitely collaborate again in the future!
I love seeing what new people could see in my music, that maybe I never saw! It's a beautiful sing. And I would love to work on other people's work as well!
Do you participate in other projects as singer/songwritter?
I would like to do it one day, but for now I'm focusing on my music and it's taking me so much time that I don't have time to do something else. A friend wrote a song a while ago and wanted me to write the music for it. Which I did, and it would be actually on my 1st CD. And I'm working on some other projects as well, that would happen in the future, once I'm done working on my CD.
You will release your first album soon. Can you tell us a little more?
Yes for sure. I'm very excited about it. It's a lot of work and I'm a perfectionist, so you'll have to be a bit patient, but you won't be disappointed! I put all my heart on it! I was lucky to meet Mike Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) in Toronto, he came to one of my shows one day, loved my music and came talking to me after, saying he would like to work with me. And he's gonna produce that 1st CD.
We already recorded a bunch of stuff and it sounds so great, we still have more recording to do, and all the mixing process, that's why I'm saying you'll have to be a bit patient!
Are you going to sing in French or English, and why?
I'm gonna have 4 song in French and 8 in English. It was very important for me to have both on my CD. Because I love writing in English and it's usually what comes first to me.
But French in my language, I'm from France and I couldn't do a CD without having my own language on it. I wanted to have the french part of me on it too.
Can you explain your process of writing and composing songs? Music or lyrics first?
It really depends on the song, on the mood I'm in , and also on the theme of the song. All my songs are true stories, and I write them because I have to, to feel better in my head.
Writing is my way of healing, and also my of expressing my feelings and my thought about Life. So this is not really me who is gonna decide who comes first. It just comes to me, one day.
I remember I really wanted to write about my dad, for personal reasons, but it was very hard for me to write about him. For a whole year I said : “I'll do it, I'll write about it. I want to, I have to.” but nothing were coming. One day I had my guitar in my hands and was playing around, and I played that melody. And I knew. I texted a friend and said : “This is it. I'm writing the song about my dad”. And I called it “Confession”, and it's gonna be on my CD as well. So I think this is my own process of writing.. Let my body telling me how, and when.
Your amazing fever cover will be on this CD?
No it won't, it would only be originals on my CD. I love doing covers though, and I would always do so. But for I do covers as a break from working on my own music for fun. And I always like to change the songs, and make it my own, put my personality on it. This is what I like in covering songs. I would definitely sing it during my shows in Europe though! I'm working on that new set right now!
Have you ever perform your music in public?
Oh yes! A lot of times! Actually you'll find some of my live performances on youtube. I love playing live, I played shows in Toronto for about two years, at least once a month, sometimes 2 or 3 times. I was playing as much as I could! Now I'm back in France since a few months and working on a new set for new shows, so I'm taking a break, but I'll be back on stage this summer, in Europe this time!
For the stage, are you joined by a band?
In toronto, I was. I had at least 3 people with me, and sometimes 7. Viola, Violin, Accordion, Flute, Mandolin, Banjo, Double Bass, or Cajon.
In Europe it's gonna be a bit different though. I want to share my music even more than what I did in the past. I'll be playing different instruments myself, and work on a set where I could invite local musicians from every city to come play on my songs, and also be able to invite people from the audience to come adding something on the set. I'm very excited about this project , actually.
Do you have a web site to publicize your music? Can you give us the main links?
Yes I definitely do. You can go on my facebook, this is where I'm the most active usually : http://www.facebook.com/fanettemusic
You can also go on my website : www.fanettemusic.com
I also have a soundcloud and a twitter page : https://soundcloud.com/fanettemusic
https://twitter.com/FanetteMusic
What hidden talents do you have?
Hidden talents? Tough one. A lot of my friends, as Sara Wilkinson we talked about before, tell me that I can read through people. I am very good at understanding people and see what they are going through, even when sometimes they didn't even know themselves. I just love understanding the world in general, since I'm a little child, and if it can help my friends.. well it's even better!
What’s next for you?
My shows in Europe in apartments that I can't wait to do! I miss travelling so much and I'm so happy I'm gonna get to meet amazing people again! And my CD of course!
Listen to her music and you will discover this fantastic french singer!
Quickly visit her website at: https://www.facebook.com/Fanettemusic
Is "Fanette" is your real name?
“Fanette” isn't my real name, it's a nickname even though for me I feel like it is. Most of my family and friends call my like that since I was 4 years old.
Can you tell us a little bit about your personal background? Where did you grow up and where do you live now?
I'm quite a traveller, I just love people so I'm trying to meet as many people as I can, from everywhere, I think it brings so much to your life to try to understand other cultures. It opens your mind.
I was born in the South of France, Saint Raphaël but I grow up in a little town close to Nancy, in the North East of France. 5 years ago I left for Toronto in Canada, where I lived for about 4 years, and where I started Music, and recently recorded my 1st CD, so that city is very special for me, showed me and taught me so much. She would always be in my heart.
Few months ago, I came back to the East of France, to get a new set ready to start an European tour, that I would begin in the summer 2015. It's gonna be a new challenge for me, I love challenge, I need them in my life. I always performed with a band in Toronto, and right now I wanna come back to myself.
When and why did you start playing music?
Music has been a big part of me all my life. I don't remember not listening to music. I started playing piano for a few years when I was 10 years old. Then I stopped music for a bit and I came back to it at 22 years old, where I taught myself the guitar, and only 4 months after that I wrote my first song..
And then, I never stopped writing, performing , recording.. It became a real drug. I'm not sure about why I start playing, I think I had it in me for a long time, and my first year in Canada was the perfect timing for me to start. I ended up with friends who were all musicians, I had not much to do at that time, so I took the guitar that my dad bought me few years ago..
And this crazy story begins. Now I play Guitar, Ukulele, Concertina, Kalimba and Keyboard.
What was the title of your first song? What do you think of that song now?
Actually there is a funny story behind my first song. It's called “No One Loves Loneliness”, I was staying at a friend's place in Toronto when I wrote it, because I had no home at that time. So I wrote it in their living room one day..
And two years later, when they moved out, and I moved in, and that living room became my bedroom, that special living room where I wrote my first song. I really love that song actually. I worked so hard on it, because I was so scared I was gonna do something so bad, and I didn't want it to happen, so I put so much time and energy to write something as interesting as I could.
It was not as natural and real as what I write right now, for sure, but I still enjoy that song very much and I'm still performing it at shows.
What are the different types of genres that you sing?
I sing what I feel like singing. I'm honestly very bad at covering songs and sing exactly what the singer does, I just can't do it. I can't help but putting my own universe on the songs, so singing the way I like.
I don't like singing too loud or pushing my voice too much. I want to be as real as possible when I sing, this is why my voice is between talking and singing sometimes. And when I sing, I like suggesting a sweet melody, without pushing it too much.
But if one day I feel like screaming a bit, or singing louder, I'll do it, I do it in one of my songs actually.. It really depends on what I feel, I try not to think about it, because that would take away realness for me.
Can you describe your music?
I never know how to answer that question, and every person that come to my show, tell me that they can understand why! My friends use to say about my music that it's “haunting poetic folk” , and I like that, I think it's the best description.
My music is Folk, this is for sure, but also is a very atmospheric, ambient music as well.
What musicians have the greatest impact on you and why?
My dad was a big fan of the Rolling Stones and classical music, and my mom of the French Singer Francis Cabrel, which is a poetic, pop/folk artist. And I'm very glad I grow up between those two kind of music which are very different from each other, but both powerful and with so much talent, because it makes me open to like different kind of music, and when I hear my music, I can feel that influence for sure.
Because I use a lot of classical instruments, like violon, viola, double bass to create something very deep and atmospheric. Also because I like playing with different kind of music to create my own one and doing something original.
More recently, singers such as Leonard Cohen inspired me a lot. I just think it's so beautiful how you can be so powerful by singing quietly. And he's also a genius to me as a songwriter.
What kind of music do you listen to today?
I listen to all kind of music. I have a special love for quiet, intimate songs, where I can feel the emotions of the singers. I love listening to lyrics and try to understand the artist, I can spend so many hours reading lyrics.
I also love when people use instruments to create something new. I love Chilly Gonzales, who used a symphony orchestra to create a rap album, to give only one example.
What do you think of this blog and have you discovered some singers?
I really love the blog, I love discovering new artists, being on internet and trying to find artists that would touch me or that would make me want to collaborate with them , for example. And this blog made me discover great talent, so it's great.
It's very hard to be an artist nowadays and to try to push our art as far as we can, and being able to live from it, so those blogs have so much importance for us, we definitely need them.
You usually wear your specs. Has my page changed your opinion of glasses?
Not really, I mean I've always loved glasses. I was 5 years old when an eye doctor told my parents I would need to wear glasses. At first I found that fun, but after few years.. When I became a teenager who was “too cool to wear glasses” I stopped.
But few years ago I had migraines so I had to wear glasses again but I went to see different shops and I was tired of seeing all those “big black glasses” .. So I decided to ask if I could turn sunglasses into viewglasses.. and he said yes. And my actual glasses were born ;)
Do you think your glasses will become your trademark?
I don't know if my glasses would become my trademark, I don't think that way in general about my music neither, I'm thinking more in a simple way. I like to wear them (and my headaches tell me thanks too!) so you'll see me very often with them that's for sure.
You worked with another great singer who wear glasses: Sara Wilkinson. How did you encountered?
Sara Wilkinson is my best friend, we've known each other since almost 3 years now. We met at a pub one night in Toronto through a common friend.. And start to talk in french for hours!
We literally became best friends that day. And then roommates for almost 2 years.
You plan to work together again?
Oh definitely. I mean, she would be singing on my upcoming CD, and she is planning on coming to France and Europe with me, where I will be playing shows..
So yes, I think we'll be always doing music together, even if it's just for fun.
Are there any artists you have, or are planning to collaborate with?
I love collaboration. I love meeting new people in general, I think it makes you. I did work with a band called Drone Doctors when I was in Toronto, which was a lot of fun! I would definitely collaborate again in the future!
I love seeing what new people could see in my music, that maybe I never saw! It's a beautiful sing. And I would love to work on other people's work as well!
Do you participate in other projects as singer/songwritter?
I would like to do it one day, but for now I'm focusing on my music and it's taking me so much time that I don't have time to do something else. A friend wrote a song a while ago and wanted me to write the music for it. Which I did, and it would be actually on my 1st CD. And I'm working on some other projects as well, that would happen in the future, once I'm done working on my CD.
You will release your first album soon. Can you tell us a little more?
Yes for sure. I'm very excited about it. It's a lot of work and I'm a perfectionist, so you'll have to be a bit patient, but you won't be disappointed! I put all my heart on it! I was lucky to meet Mike Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) in Toronto, he came to one of my shows one day, loved my music and came talking to me after, saying he would like to work with me. And he's gonna produce that 1st CD.
We already recorded a bunch of stuff and it sounds so great, we still have more recording to do, and all the mixing process, that's why I'm saying you'll have to be a bit patient!
Are you going to sing in French or English, and why?
I'm gonna have 4 song in French and 8 in English. It was very important for me to have both on my CD. Because I love writing in English and it's usually what comes first to me.
But French in my language, I'm from France and I couldn't do a CD without having my own language on it. I wanted to have the french part of me on it too.
Can you explain your process of writing and composing songs? Music or lyrics first?
It really depends on the song, on the mood I'm in , and also on the theme of the song. All my songs are true stories, and I write them because I have to, to feel better in my head.
Writing is my way of healing, and also my of expressing my feelings and my thought about Life. So this is not really me who is gonna decide who comes first. It just comes to me, one day.
I remember I really wanted to write about my dad, for personal reasons, but it was very hard for me to write about him. For a whole year I said : “I'll do it, I'll write about it. I want to, I have to.” but nothing were coming. One day I had my guitar in my hands and was playing around, and I played that melody. And I knew. I texted a friend and said : “This is it. I'm writing the song about my dad”. And I called it “Confession”, and it's gonna be on my CD as well. So I think this is my own process of writing.. Let my body telling me how, and when.
Your amazing fever cover will be on this CD?
No it won't, it would only be originals on my CD. I love doing covers though, and I would always do so. But for I do covers as a break from working on my own music for fun. And I always like to change the songs, and make it my own, put my personality on it. This is what I like in covering songs. I would definitely sing it during my shows in Europe though! I'm working on that new set right now!
Have you ever perform your music in public?
Oh yes! A lot of times! Actually you'll find some of my live performances on youtube. I love playing live, I played shows in Toronto for about two years, at least once a month, sometimes 2 or 3 times. I was playing as much as I could! Now I'm back in France since a few months and working on a new set for new shows, so I'm taking a break, but I'll be back on stage this summer, in Europe this time!
For the stage, are you joined by a band?
In toronto, I was. I had at least 3 people with me, and sometimes 7. Viola, Violin, Accordion, Flute, Mandolin, Banjo, Double Bass, or Cajon.
In Europe it's gonna be a bit different though. I want to share my music even more than what I did in the past. I'll be playing different instruments myself, and work on a set where I could invite local musicians from every city to come play on my songs, and also be able to invite people from the audience to come adding something on the set. I'm very excited about this project , actually.
Do you have a web site to publicize your music? Can you give us the main links?
Yes I definitely do. You can go on my facebook, this is where I'm the most active usually : http://www.facebook.com/fanettemusic
You can also go on my website : www.fanettemusic.com
I also have a soundcloud and a twitter page : https://soundcloud.com/fanettemusic
https://twitter.com/FanetteMusic
What hidden talents do you have?
Hidden talents? Tough one. A lot of my friends, as Sara Wilkinson we talked about before, tell me that I can read through people. I am very good at understanding people and see what they are going through, even when sometimes they didn't even know themselves. I just love understanding the world in general, since I'm a little child, and if it can help my friends.. well it's even better!
What’s next for you?
My shows in Europe in apartments that I can't wait to do! I miss travelling so much and I'm so happy I'm gonna get to meet amazing people again! And my CD of course!
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