Nora Toutain: "Bad At Love"
What inspires your music?
Life experiences, and other music!
My music is directly inspired from experiences I live, that make me feel things. When these feelings are so strong, they trigger a sonic mood in my mind/body. When I have the chance of being close to a piano, I use that to start working on the idea. If I’m not, I use my iPhone voice memo or note book app, and write key words, sing some melodies, or even beatbox an idea for a beat. I try to give as much information to my future self to develop an idea into a song.
Another source of inspiration is music itself! When I hear a great song or discover a new artist that I like, it inspires me a lot creatively.
How did you come up with this song?
This song has a pretty funny story. I co-wrote it with my producer, Chris Vincent.
We wanted to write a love song, but quickly realized that neither of us were coming up with anything good, which I thought that was hilarious, because we’re both in healthy committed long term relationships. I realized and admitted to myself that I wasn’t very good at sentimental, gushy public declarations of love. I decided that that was a great theme to explore. Embracing my own unique way of expressing love, and embracing the clumsy awkwardness that can arise from that place. What matters is the intention and the genuineness of our feelings, however we can express it.
What is your genre of music?
Alternative RnB, Soul, Indie Pop, with hints of Jazz and other Afrocentric style.
How do you describe success?
To me, success is living from your art, without compromise. Artistic and creative freedom, paired with financial independence and prosperity.
It’s also being at peace and aligned with myself, my choices, and my surroundings. Another aspect of success to me is having a devoted and passionate team behind me, who believe and support my vision while bringing their expertise and talent.
What can we expect from you in 2020?
A lot of exiting things! :) I’ll be dropping two more singles and Volume I of my debut album! The rest is a surprise :)
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