Words By Joey Rochert.
Hello, Anna, ‘Don’t Be Sad’ is a compelling release, what is the inspiration?
Thank you so much, that makes me so happy to hear. It was co-written by lyricist M.Alexander and me, and musically I was inspired by the feeling of the lyrics and wanted to create a melody that connects a timeless type of songwriting and melody with a new twist in the style of the song and the energy. As I wrote the song I went through a catharsis of emotions and the song is like a journey emotionally.
The pop-rock vibe you have stands out among other artists in the same genre, do you think there should be more pop-rock bands topping the charts?
Yes, definitely. To have more genres in the charts in general, and more pop-rock driven music should really be on the horizon. There is want out there for new sounds in the mainstream.
I am very happy to hear that the vibe stands out, as the vibe and energy of the music is one of the most important things for FREELEVEL!
Do you prefer working in a band or on your solo material? Or both?
What a great question. I have to say both, complement each other and actually merge together quite a bit. All my songs can be played stripped down by the piano or with a full-on arena band.
As a solo artist, to be able to immerse in the energy of a band is really wonderful. To create unity with the band and express themselves together as one is amazing. As a solo artist, it’s great freedom to play in different genres, settings and different kinds of music, but it can be a little lonely sometimes.
How do you know when a song is ready to sign off?
It’s a kind of mysterious thing where I feel it. In the writing process, sometimes it just happens, the song pours out and sometimes it takes a lot more work. In production, it’s when the energy is there and the different elements needed are there.
That said, with almost all my songs, I have other versions in my head that I want to realize, with orchestrations or other things.
Do you have more releases planned for this year?
Yes I do! Not really ready to talk about it yet, but working away. And if any producers or music people out there read this, be in touch!
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