Norah Jones Is Playing Along Laufey
Nov 21, 2023
Norah Jones and Laufey talk about building a music career with autonomy. They play elegant original songs and a beautiful version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' together. The podcast explores challenges in music videos, love, music evolution, broken promises, and harmonious interactions during live performances.
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Jazz's Unique Tension Resonates
- Jazz's tension and resolve create unique emotional depth lacking in much contemporary pop music.
- This musical tension makes her songs stand out and attract younger listeners who crave relatability.
Modern Lyrics Attract Youth
- Writing original jazz music with modern relatable lyrics attracts younger audiences to a traditionally older genre.
- Connecting personal current experiences with classic jazz form builds broader appeal.
TikTok Launches Laufey's Career
- Laufey shares how a TikTok video of her singing jazz standards unexpectedly went viral and connected her to a young audience.
- This social media breakthrough led her to move to LA and gain artistic control over her career.