We’ve simply launched you to German artist, Sorina Kiefer, and her protest anthem, ‘AMERICA’. Now we spend time with Sorina herself, and take the chance to ask about her musical journey, her inspirations, and what lies forward.
Discuss to us a bit bit about your musical origins and journey so far.
Once I was a child my mother took me to church each Sunday and I used to be simply fascinated by the organ. She didn’t have a lot cash, however with my grandparents’ assist, I might take piano classes. I had a terrific instructor and shortly I used to be arising with little melodies. Sadly, he moved to a different nation after two years and the lecturers I had then have been simply horrible, so I ended. However my love for music by no means stopped. I’m additionally a passionate dancer and in my teenage years, I used to be in a position to work with Sean Cheesman, the choreographer of Micheal and Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, and lots of others. He influenced me so much and we’d dance to all types of music; Pop, Heavy Metallic, R’n’B, African music, Hip Hop, Jazz… In my twenties, I shifted my focus to appearing and singing and commenced to show the poems I wrote into music, discovering my voice as a songwriter.
As a multi-faceted artist, what impressed you to put in writing and launch “AMERICA?”
Writing “America” was crucial for me, as a result of I don’t need to stay silent in regards to the modifications which are taking place there. It’s my method of reworking the sensation of powerlessness in a loopy world right into a name to motion, to take duty for the alternatives we make.
How vital is it for you as an artist to share music that feels genuine? In what methods does “AMERICA” showcase your persona and perspective?
Authenticity is crucial factor to me. I want to face up for what I consider in, and I consider in equality, science, training, in human decency, and a lifestyle that doesn’t destroy the planet we reside on – all issues a sure individual about to take workplace in January doesn’t stand for. I’m very frightened in regards to the path America is headed however I’m not going to sit down again and watch. I do know there are such a lot of like-minded folks on the market and I need to attain them with this music and encourage them to maintain up the great combat.
What impressed the imagery within the “AMERICA” music video? Discuss us by your imaginative and prescient and the manufacturing course of.
The imagery of “America” was impressed by the simultaneity of realities that exist in America, it’s historical past, and in addition the place it may be headed. All of the turmoil, the troubles, the sweetness, the hopes, the fears, the superficiality, the clichés – in brief, on a regular basis life. An excellent pal of mine, actor and director Murat Yeginer, had the concept I might appear to be a Hollywood diva, representing glamorous America, whereas the world behind me is overrun by chaos. I selected all of the visuals working within the background, and Oliver Mohr, the director of the video, had the concept to show them right into a break up display, so it might appear to be there have been a number of TVs behind me (in actuality, they have been simply cardboard containers on which we projected the pictures
Have been there any particular visuals or symbols within the video that have been vital to you when it comes to representing the music’s message?
Sure, we are able to see a pregnant lady being alone and looking out frightened – it hit me exhausting that the scenario for ladies in America has gotten so much worse since they overturned Roe v. Wade, that a number of males wanna take management over ladies’s life selections and see them again within the kitchen. However truthfully, each picture was and is of significance and exhibits a distinct side of America.
What was the largest impediment you confronted whereas engaged on the music or the video, and the way did you overcome it?
I’m truly dealing with the largest impediment proper now – discovering my viewers. Since that is my first music I don’t have a fan base but. I’m curious to see the way it all develops, and easy methods to attain people who find themselves excited by my music.
What do you hope audiences take away from “AMERICA?” How do you hope to encourage listeners along with your message?
As I’ve stated earlier than, I wanna rework the sensation of powerlessness in a loopy world right into a name to motion, hoping that individuals will discover energy in a like-minded neighborhood and proceed to combat for a world that stands for openness, equality and human decency. Typically, I need to attain folks by entertaining music with difficult themes.
What’s subsequent for you? Is “AMERICA” a part of an upcoming album or venture? What tasks do you hope to work on subsequent?
Subsequent, I’ll do an acoustic model of “America”, however I’ve a number of songs about societal and private struggles ready to be produced and launched. Songs about feminine empowerment, the setting, household, psychological well being and naturally poetic songs about love. My unique plan was to do a collection of EPs, the place I’d have the general theme “In Between” after which every EP would have a theme like “Household”, “Love” and so forth. However I need to preserve the top quality of “America”, so it would take a while and a few funding I even have this entire different life, the place I work as an actress and choreographer, and there are already a number of theatre tasks ready for me – I like that I get to make artwork on so many alternative ranges.
Watch the music video for ‘AMERICA’ beneath, and observe Sorina Kiefer on-line on Instagram.
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