Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson, brothers who have been making music together for thirty years and have retained a strong sense of self, talk about their parents, faith, unique roles in the band, social media, and their new album and upcoming tour.
Hanson's strong sense of self and values come from their Christian faith and upbringing, which helped them navigate fame and outside opinions.
Hanson believes in staying true to themselves and their music, adapting and evolving over time, regardless of outside opinions or trends.
Hanson's ability to handle the pressures of fame was supported by their strong sense of self, faith, and family. They didn't let outside opinions define their value.
Deep dives
The power of faith and family values
Hanson credits their strong sense of self and values to their faith and upbringing. Their Christian faith instilled in them a sense of purpose and divine value, which helped them navigate fame and outside opinions.
The importance of adapting and evolving
Hanson emphasizes the need to adapt and evolve over time. As musicians, they have changed their way of writing, their skills, and their perspective. They believe in staying true to themselves and their music, regardless of outside opinions or trends.
Dealing with the pressures of fame
Hanson shares how they coped with fame by having a strong sense of self and not letting outside opinions define their value. Their faith and family support system played a significant role in their ability to handle the pressures and challenges of being in the public eye at a young age.
The challenges of parenting in the digital age
Hanson acknowledges the difficulties of parenting in a digital age, where social media and constant information overload can be overwhelming. They also express concerns about its impact on young people and stress the importance of limiting social media use, especially for children.
The value of being present and embracing change
Hanson emphasizes the importance of being present in each stage of life and appreciating the fleeting moments. They encourage embracing change and evolving, both in personal and professional aspects, and finding joy in the journey.
It’s been thirty years since brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson started making music together, but despite growing up under the spotlight they’ve retained an incredibly strong sense of self. In this chat with Fearne, they talk about the role their parents and faith played in helping them stay grounded in a turbulent world.
They also give an insight into the unique role each of them plays in the band, and share their thoughts on social media and the way it drives us to feel we have to have opinions on things we might not be qualified to comment on.