Finally, dear friends, fans of musical notes, I just have to share with you this fabulous song I have found recently. There is a song on it that is unbelievable; it is called “Home Is Where I Go” sung by this wonderful lady named Nelda.
This rock/pop/jazz experience combines original lyrics penned with Australian poet Etoile Marley, and is a hymn to the freedom and ability to live happily in any place in the world. Not to even mention the beauty and simplicity of the lyrics, accompanied by Nelda’s soft voice and jazzy piano tunes that give the listener this relaxed feeling of simply just floating away.
Apart from the rhythm to dance to, the lyrics also have an underlying message that makes you contemplate. It is like if you could decide for someone about his life and what better soundtrack for anyone who feels like being a wanderer in this world. I was fortunate to have an interview with Nelda about her song writing, her inspirations and what she tries to portray through her songs.
Well, soon she discovered that she had a very musical family at home, or maybe even more music-oriented family, and she loved the band Queen. I always like when I can listen about her transition from the classical piano to these three pop jazz masterpieces that have that emotional appeal. Nelda also teased me a little bit of her soon-to-be-released concept album whose theme aims deeper in the displacement and belonging.
Naturally one could tell it is going to get the touch of something special. Whether you are a veteran listener of Nelda’s music or you are an early acquaintances, you are going to want to listen to Home Is where I Go and join us on this interview.
If you haven’t heard of Nelda, you best be getting acquainted with her artistry and heartfelt music, and I’m looking forward to the next project she releases.
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What is your stage name?
Nelda
Is there a story behind your stage name?
It’s my actual name
Where do you find inspiration?
In life, stories, books, everywhere!
What was the role of music in the early years of your life?
I have always enjoyed music and I went to a music school
Are you from a musical or artistic family?
Yes, my dad sang, played and composed
Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry?
The first inspiration was Queen
How did you learn to sing/write/to play?
At music school and outside it. I did classical piano from the age of 5 and later at 16 I got more interested in popular music
What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform?
I saw my dad playing and singing in an open air concert
How could you describe your music?
Pop-jazz with soul and blues elements
Describe your creative process.
I enjoy composing at the piano, doing voice memos and building a song from ideas, lyrics usually come last although with this latest album the lyrics were more dominant
What is your main inspiration?
Other music and life
What musician do you admire most and why?
I admire Nancy Wilson’s vocal expression
Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career?
I hope so 🙂
Who do you see as your main competitor?
I would like to avoid thinking of others as competition but rather as inspiration
What are your interests outside of music?
I like cycling
If it wasn’t a music career, what would you be doing?
This is a very hard question! I might have tried my hand at being a detective ha ha
What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music?
I find promotion difficult… I prefer and enjoy just doing music.
If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be?
I wish there was a better support for the new artists and people would not assume that music is only as good as many followers the artist has
Why did you choose this as the title of this project?
It was my masters dissertation project
What are your plans for the coming months?
I have another single out in June and the whole concept album about voluntary displacement due in July!
Do you have any artistic collaboration plans
Yes, I really enjoy collaborations – the new material is naturally created with more than one perspective
What message would you like to give to your fans?
I hope they enjoy the music I’m creating and, the love I create it with, transcends
