Fearne chats with Amahla, an Ivor Novello nominated singer, about her new track Bold which features on the Happy Place - The Album. They discuss the process of songwriting, the challenges faced by young musicians during the pandemic, and the reflections on gratitude and challenges brought by the current situation. They also preview the Happy Place album and promote where to stream it.
Amahla discusses the inspiration behind her song 'Bold' and how it captures the emotions and experiences of 2020.
Amahla reflects on her evolution as a songwriter and her exploration of writing tempo songs expressing happiness.
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Introduction to Amala's Music
Amala is an artist featured on the Happy Place album, known for her captivating and beautiful voice. Her song 'Bold' stands out as a favorite, and listeners can expect to hear more about her in the future. In a conversation, Amala discusses the inspiration behind 'Bold' and how it captures the emotions and experiences of 2020. She shares her journey of challenging herself to write about love, finding value in relationships, and learning to express her thoughts and emotions through music.
Artist's Perspective on Emotions in Music
Amala reflects on her evolution as a songwriter and how she has learned to channel her emotions into her music. While it used to be a challenge for her to write about intense emotions close to the event, this year has brought about a change. The intensity and emotional nature of the events in 2020 have made it easier for Amala to express herself through music. She discusses the significance of capturing both joy and sadness in her songs and how writing about pain has been easier but she is now exploring the ability to write tempo songs expressing happiness. Additionally, Amala shares her personal experience with rejection and how it influenced the creation of 'Bold', demonstrating the vulnerability and beauty that comes with translating personal experiences into music.
The year started so strong for the Ivor Novello nominated Amahla - and as her new track Bold shows, she is not letting the current crisis stop that flow. Fearne chats to the singer about the track, which features on, you guessed it, Happy Place - The Album.
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