This week MUSIC In Vancouver had the opportunity to talk with the stunning and talented Jill Barber!
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With her newest release, Mischievous Moon, Canadian musician Jill Barber feels that she's "carved out a space for [her]self," and evolved into her "own unique sound." After releasing several albums and performing for fans all over North America, it's hard to imagine Jill as a young teenager writing songs alone in her bedroom. But even now, Jill tells us, she "need[s] to be alone," in a "relaxed, self-reflective mode" when writing a new song. Inspired by artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Leonard Cohen, her jazz music reflects a style rarely seen today. And behind every song shines a strong emotional message, which, according to Jill, is exactly what music should have. She tells us that a song should be able to "become [a] soundtrack to whatever [you're] feeling," even if it differs from the artist's own feelings behind the song. But Jill tries to share her perspective through her music videos. Videos such as "Oh My My" illustrate this emotional connection, as well as her affinity for creativity, or as she puts it, her videos are a "true collaboration [where] I bring the music and the director brings the vision." But even with all of her success Jill feels a strong bond with her fans. Recently undertaking the project of learning French, Jill made "a vow to [her] audience" that she would do so to "honour [them]." And she held true to her word with her singles "Tell Me" and "Dis-Moi," which were released simultaneously and appear on her new album. She's hoping to write more French songs too. Her Mischievous Moon tour is ending this weekend here in B.C. and Jill says she's looking forward to "hunkering down and getting back to writing." Fans can look forward to another album within the next year or two.
And for more information about Jill Barber visit her website or follow her on Twitter.
Written by: Elysia Stutt
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