Embarking on an enthralling musical journey, international pop sensation Barbara Nadas has once again graced the world with her latest release, “SOAR.” Available on all streaming platforms, this track marks a significant chapter in her evolving career, following the success of previous hits like “Overthink” and “Semmit nem ér(sz).” Barbara’s new song delves into her personal struggles, showcasing a level of resilience that is unparalleled.
Now, as we delve deeper into Barbara Nadas’s artistic odyssey, it becomes evident that her commitment to connecting with audiences on a profound level is unwavering. “SOAR” is not just a song; it’s an anthem of empowerment that encourages listeners to rise above life’s challenges and reach for the stars. With her distinctive blend of heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, Barbara invites us to join her on a soaring musical adventure that resonates and inspires at every turn.
Barbara Nadas’s journey as an artist has consistently revolved around forging deep connections through her music. “SOAR” stands as a testament to her extraordinary talent, showcasing her ability to infuse raw emotion into her work. Her songwriting and vocal prowess are nothing short of exceptional, captivating audiences with each note and taking them on a soul-stirring journey filled with authenticity.
As we delve into the interview, we’ll unravel the layers of “SOAR,” exploring the universal themes of self-discovery and personal growth embedded in its lyrics. Barbara candidly shares her struggle to break free from the confines of one’s own thoughts, emphasizing the universal desire for self-acceptance and love. The chorus of the song serves as a powerful reminder that, no matter life’s challenges, the strength to rise above and embrace our true selves resides within us.
Join us in this exclusive interview with Barbara Nadas as we uncover the inspiration, dedication, and passion behind “SOAR” and delve into the artist’s profound connection with her audience through music.
Can you walk us through your songwriting process? How do you go about translating your emotions and experiences into lyrics and melodies?
The emotion comes always first, than there is a message or headline in my head that I want to express, so I start to mess around that expression, both melody and lyrics, and then I let it flow, sometimes I just find the rhymes first and than build the rest of the lyrics around that, or I write like a poem with an easy melody, and then I build it up from that. I always have to think about what I’d like to say, if I got the meaning of the whole song, the lyrics and the melody flows, but I usually don’t have to think, the level of emotions are so high in me sometimes that I just I just want to put it out there, what I can’t explain, I write down.
You’ve mentioned aspirations to emulate various artists, including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Adele. How do you incorporate their styles and techniques into your own music?
It’s more about the mindset of their art I guess. Adele does not fear to express any emotions, she goes deep inside herself, and lets us know about her biggest sorrows in life. I’m trying to open up as her, and not be afraid of singing sad songs in a music scene where everyone is partying. Lady Gaga is bold, a brilliant songwriter and performer, who is able to show her different characters on stage, she is a phenomenon, and for that you need a lot of confidence I think. She has different eras, and albums, and I wish to do that in the future because I feel like I have more in me than just one genre. Ariana Grande, besides her vocals I love her personality, she acts very natural and cute in her interviews, and her visual brand is sick.
What kind of impact do you hope your music will have on your audience, both on an emotional and intellectual level?
I really do believe music can make a difference. Starting with its simplest function of making people feel good, I hope to express what they can’t but they might feel the same. Feeling that you’re not the only one in the world dealing with an issue or a feeling can really ease you. I usually got that even as a child “thanks for saying it out loud for me.” Well sometimes it causes me some trouble, but anyway it’s worth it. On an intellectual level, if I can at least make people think about social issues, I’m good. I know all beauty queens and musicians vote for world peace, and I’m realistic, I get it, but we are able to be with people at their hardest and happiest moments.
How do you prepare for live performances, and what do you enjoy most about connecting with audiences through your music?
Vocal training helps me a lot, we call it the “performance has to be in your body”, and honestly I love band rehearsals. I love the good mood, and the energy of playing together, so preparing with the right people helps a lot. It’s not only about music though, I have to be in a good mood, I have to feel good in my body, that means working out, and taking care of my health, finding the right outfit, and knowing the setlist confidently, etc.
What role does your father play in your creative process and the inspiration you draw from your personal life?
He has inspired a lot of songs and my whole career. He was a proud dad for example, he took me to some auditions as a child, he found me music teachers, and bought me my first mic and drum kit. He played the drums as a teenager, so when my grandma asked me what instrument I’d like to learn, she forced me to play the piano a lot. I said I’m gonna learn the drums, deal with it, I was five years old. So my father was always an inspiration, but his death has opened up a lot of emotions in me. Losing him was the biggest pain ever, and I’ve not only lost a father, I’ve lost my biggest supporter. I realized, I have to continue my journey alone, he is not here to manage me anymore, the control over my own fate is mine, that was the point when I wrote my first song.
Could you share some insights into your experiences collaborating with Hungarian music producer Burai Krisztián and jazz musicians from Hungary?
Collaborating with Krisztian Burai meant the world to me. I just recorded my acapellas at home, and went to his studio, he was already a famous producer, I didn’t know what to accept, and I showed him my recordings, and he was like “stop we’ll do this one”, after a few hours I walked out from the studio with my first song. I only sang in music bands before, so creating a song with a music producer was a whole different experience. On the other hand jazz is important to me, I wanna make jazz music, and when jazz musicians say that it’s good, then it’s good.
As an artist, how do you see your role in addressing social issues through your music, and do you have any specific themes you’d like to explore in the future?
I already have a song about our environment, I might jump into social issues more later, if I feel inspired. Themes like social inequalities, developing countries, space exploration, and religions in general, astrology and spiritualism are interesting to me.
What advice would you give to aspiring musicians who are looking to find their own unique style and sound?
It’s okay not to find our style at the beginning, it’s life, you have to taste different meals on the menu to find out what you like and what you don’t like. So don’t be afraid of making mistakes or bad choices, if you don’t try you’ll never know. Feel free to experience different styles and genres.
How do you see your music evolving in the future, and are there any new genres or styles you’d like to experiment with?
I really like the 60’s and 70’s, but never really made an album inspired by these years, so that could be an interesting thing to me. I love to combine styles, the old with the new, also performing in different languages could be challenging. I speak German and Hungarian and I want to learn French and Italian. I believe a different language and culture that brings out a different personality, so it would be interesting to use that in my music as well.
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