Smoke Hole Sessions EP 8: What’s the Narrative of Your Life? feat. Natasha Khan
Jun 23, 2021
Natasha Khan, known as Bat for Lashes, is a celebrated singer-songwriter who shares her journey of moving to California and navigating motherhood. She reflects on the transformative power of parenthood and how it intertwines with creativity amidst a post-pandemic world. The conversation explores the deep connections formed through storytelling and the emotional nuances of balancing family life with artistic endeavors. Khan also muses about the significance of personal mythology and the joy of experiencing life’s milestones with loved ones.
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Late-Night TV Ritual
- Martin Shaw grew up without a car, telephone, or television, finding solace in late-night visits to his grandparents' bedroom to watch TV.
- This shared experience, though initially intrusive, evolved into a cherished ritual of connection and warmth.
Discovering Fairy Tales
- During one of these late-night sessions, Shaw watched "The Company of Wolves," a film adaptation of Angela Carter's work.
- This sparked his fascination with fairy tales as the "secret history" of the West, influencing his future path.
Dartmoor Memories and Stuck Album
- Shaw and Natasha Khan reminisce about a past encounter on Dartmoor, involving misty landscapes and a car trouble incident.
- Khan's album "The Bride" has been stuck in Shaw's car stereo for years, becoming a shared experience with his daughter.