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Laufey - From The Start
Sep 20, 2023
Laufey, a singer and songwriter from Iceland, talks about her breakout hit "From The Start" on this episode. She explores her musical background, transition from classical to jazz, and the emotional expression in her song. Laufey discusses word origins, multilingual influences, vocal training, and her admiration for Ella Fitzgerald. They also discuss the surprising success of their genre-defying song and the relatability of old songs. The episode ends with a powerful exploration of unrequited love and a recommendation for the podcast Ear Hustle.
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Quick takeaways
- Listeners are now less concerned about genre labels and instead focus on enjoying music from various genres without restriction, thanks to platforms like Spotify and TikTok.
- Laufey's breakout hit song 'From The Start' captures the emotions of unrequited love through vivid storytelling and incorporates musical elements like bossa nova singing, the cello, and strings to create a unique orchestral-like feel.
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Genre Blurring and Musical Boundaries
The podcast episode discusses the evolving concept of genre in contemporary music. It highlights how listeners nowadays are less concerned about genre labels and instead focus on enjoying music from various genres without restriction. The rise of platforms like Spotify and TikTok, which prioritize personalization and algorithm-driven recommendations, has contributed to this shift. The episode provides examples of Leyva, a jazz artist, who achieved tremendous success without strictly conforming to the jazz genre. Leyva's Spotify statistics and record-breaking album streams showcase the growing openness towards genre-blurring in the music industry.
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