25 | James Bay: «Die Songs fliegen mir zu»

Der britische Sänger, Songwriter, Gitarrist und Produzent James
Bay (34) ist bekannt und beliebt für kluge Lyrik, ehrliche
Bekenntnisse und sein instrumentales Können. Aufgrund grosser
Nachfrage wurde sein Konzert am 17. Januar 2025 in Zürich aus dem
Volkshaus in die Halle 622 hochverlegt.





Tickets: https://www.ticketcorner.ch/artist/ja...








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Album Title Revelation (00:00:23)


James reflects on the significance of his album title, "Changes
All the Time."





Facing Change Through Music (00:02:03)


James shares how songwriting helps him cope with life's changes
and fears.





Life as a Roller Coaster (00:03:25)


James describes his life experiences and the emotional roller
coaster of his career.





Becoming a Father (00:05:55)


James talks about the transformative experience of fatherhood and
its challenges.





Daughter's Reaction to Music (00:07:44)


James shares how his daughter recognizes and reacts to his music
on the radio.





Collaboration on "Up All Night" (00:09:02)


James explains the spontaneous creation of his song "Up All
Night" and its collaborators.





Writing with Brandon Flowers (00:12:27)


James recounts his writing session with Brandon Flowers and the
creative process involved.





Working with Holly Humberstone (00:14:23)


James expresses excitement about collaborating with younger
artist Holly Humberstone.





Dream Collaborations (00:14:44)


James shares his desire to collaborate with various artists
across different genres.








Exploring New Music (00:15:57)


James mentions creating a playlist of new music he discovered
recently.





Roxy Music Influence (00:16:19)


James Bay discusses a Roxy Music song that resonated with him,
highlighting its impactful lyrics.





Creative Process Insights (00:17:08)


James Bay shares his creative process, emphasizing the importance
of daily practice in songwriting.





Melody vs. Lyrics (00:18:54)


He explains that melodies come first in his songwriting, while
lyrics often take longer to develop.





Song Development (00:19:39)


Bay talks about how songs can evolve during the writing process,
often shifting between instruments.





Recording Ideas (00:20:35)


He describes using voice notes to capture song ideas, valuing
spontaneous creativity.





Album Reflection (00:21:21)


Bay reflects on his new album, expressing how it authentically
represents him as an artist.





Magpie Mentality (00:23:03)


He discusses his desire to explore various musical styles,
comparing himself to a magpie.





Impact of Fame (00:24:25)


Bay shares how his experiences in the music industry have changed
him personally and artistically.





Opening for Legends (00:27:11)


He reflects on the honor of opening for iconic artists like The
Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.





Swiss Audience Experience (00:29:51)


He shares positive experiences performing for attentive and
enthusiastic audiences in Switzerland.





Personal Connection to "Dogfight" (00:30:20)


Bay reveals the personal significance of his song "Dogfight,"
relating it to internal struggles.





Calm Exterior, Internal Struggles (00:31:32)


He discusses the contrast between his calm demeanor and the
emotional battles he faces internally.





The Creative Process and Personal Struggles (00:32:44)


James Bay discusses the therapeutic nature of songwriting and his
internal struggles reflected in his music.





Deciding to Pursue Music (00:36:17)


He recounts the pivotal moment at age 11 when he decided to learn
an instrument and connect with others.





What Makes a Good Song? (00:38:30)


Bay shares insights on the essence of a good song, emphasizing
curiosity and the feeling of effortlessness.





The Importance of Songs Over Time (00:40:35)


He discusses how the significance of songs can evolve throughout
one's life, using "Layla" as an example.





Future Plans and Collaborations (00:41:50)


Bay expresses interest in creating a part two to his album and
collaborating more in the future.