ALEIA NAD
The artist reveals his new musical project and its sources of inspiration.
Location: Flax & Kale Passage, El Born, Barcelona.
Born in 1997 in Andorra. Student at the music school "Espai de Música Moderna", where she began as a singer and composer. She has participated in local festivals such as "Jambo Street Music Festival" and "Els Colors de Música" of Escaldes - Engordany, as well as the "Talentejant"; a contest for young artists. She has been studying a university degree in Music Production and Creation at "Campus ESART Barcelona" for two years. She is currently a student at the "Taller de Músics" in Barcelona.
When did you start your passion for music?
I started to develop a great curiosity for music from very small thanks to my father. He shared his musical tastes and his liking with me. I remember exactly the moment when I decided to want to dedicate myself to music. It was thanks to the songs "The Dark Side Of The Moon" by Pink Floyd and "Pearl" by Janis Joplin. When I saw his reaction when he heard them ... what they were transmitting ... was what motivated me to be able to create and communicate thanks to music.
Later, when I met the school Espai de Música Moderna, where I went to do guitar lessons and later singing with Juli Barrero; singer and photographer of the country; I was taught the great connection between the musicians, the purpose of music passion and above all to share on a stage.
What are your benchmarks when composing?
I always try to address many different artists. The music is so versatile and it encompasses so many lands that it would be little stimulating to learn from a few.
It's clear that you always have some artists that impact you more and follow them closer, but I do not like sticking. We currently have access to all new and old music, and this is a great tool when it comes to expanding creativity. I learn from many genres and many personalities, and this helps me to develop my own style. The genres that may attract me most emotionally are Blues, Soul, Funk and Jazz, but I am curious and attracted by Latin, Bossa Nova and African music.
How do your ideas emerge? Do you think that creativity is inherent or is it studied?
My ideas arise from the diverse musical listening and of a wide variety of artists. Most of the songs that I have created have been without thinking, leaving me to take away from the feeling that I swallowed at that moment.
When creating or interpreting, everything is based on flowing and feeling what you hear. That is why I think you have to work daily in creativity, be a sponge and absorb, explore and explore different paths so that when the time comes for inspiration your body acts without thinking and unconsciously use all the resources learned and transport them on your terrain. I also think it is important to work or play with people who are more experienced than you, since they will guide you and observe, you also learn a lot. You realize that creativity can be inherent, but after all, if you do not give him sky to fly you will never see how far you can reach.
I started to develop a great curiosity for music from very small thanks to my father. He shared his musical tastes and his liking with me. I remember exactly the moment when I decided to want to dedicate myself to music. It was thanks to the songs "The Dark Side Of The Moon" by Pink Floyd and "Pearl" by Janis Joplin. When I saw his reaction when he heard them ... what they were transmitting ... was what motivated me to be able to create and communicate thanks to music.
Later, when I met the school Espai de Música Moderna, where I went to do guitar lessons and later singing with Juli Barrero; singer and photographer of the country; I was taught the great connection between the musicians, the purpose of music passion and above all to share on a stage.
What are your benchmarks when composing?
I always try to address many different artists. The music is so versatile and it encompasses so many lands that it would be little stimulating to learn from a few.
It's clear that you always have some artists that impact you more and follow them closer, but I do not like sticking. We currently have access to all new and old music, and this is a great tool when it comes to expanding creativity. I learn from many genres and many personalities, and this helps me to develop my own style. The genres that may attract me most emotionally are Blues, Soul, Funk and Jazz, but I am curious and attracted by Latin, Bossa Nova and African music.
How do your ideas emerge? Do you think that creativity is inherent or is it studied?
My ideas arise from the diverse musical listening and of a wide variety of artists. Most of the songs that I have created have been without thinking, leaving me to take away from the feeling that I swallowed at that moment.
When creating or interpreting, everything is based on flowing and feeling what you hear. That is why I think you have to work daily in creativity, be a sponge and absorb, explore and explore different paths so that when the time comes for inspiration your body acts without thinking and unconsciously use all the resources learned and transport them on your terrain. I also think it is important to work or play with people who are more experienced than you, since they will guide you and observe, you also learn a lot. You realize that creativity can be inherent, but after all, if you do not give him sky to fly you will never see how far you can reach.
What are your future goals?
Live from music, more specifically the interpretation of my compositions. This would be my maximum goal.
Some time ago I'm working on my project, I've had ups and downs, and it's taking its time, but I hope I can bring it to light next year. Neither do I want to hurry, I prefer to create something honest and careful to create to create.
So for the moment, this is the focus I focus on and give more priority to my training as a musician.
Live from music, more specifically the interpretation of my compositions. This would be my maximum goal.
Some time ago I'm working on my project, I've had ups and downs, and it's taking its time, but I hope I can bring it to light next year. Neither do I want to hurry, I prefer to create something honest and careful to create to create.
So for the moment, this is the focus I focus on and give more priority to my training as a musician.
Why direct and not social networks? (The artist has been kept away from uploading online content and showing talent through social networks)
To me, the director finally fell in love with me when I discovered improvisation. The moment to let you take, connect with the other musicians and be part of the group and deepen your mood allows you to transmit without filters, it is a magical moment. Even so, it is also scary, since you do not control them, you let yourself take away, but in the end it is this grace, the facets of your sincerity.
You still have to learn a lot about directness and interpretation. It is an incredibly stimulating world, since you can decide which side you will show on the stage. Who are you when you're up there? There are no rules, there are no restrictions, everything you own is the decision to be you and that's all you need. But instead, on a screen it's different ... it's cooler ...
At the moment I do not have a YouTube channel or I upload anything to the social networks basically because I have not yet finished the project and I'm not used to exposing myself so much. It's a point that I have to strengthen because now everything works on this path.
How do you see music in Andorra? Should talent be further strengthened?
I find that the music scene in Andorra has improved a lot thanks to the projects that are emerging and the initiative of local musicians to create more live music events. I find that musicians need to support each other and help us if we want to improve the musical situation.
There are locals like @lafadaignorant who continue believing and contributing their grain of sand to increase the country's music environment, bringing foreign artists to acting and providing concerts of musicians and Andorran groups every week. This should be promoted much more and create more culture of live music.
To me, the director finally fell in love with me when I discovered improvisation. The moment to let you take, connect with the other musicians and be part of the group and deepen your mood allows you to transmit without filters, it is a magical moment. Even so, it is also scary, since you do not control them, you let yourself take away, but in the end it is this grace, the facets of your sincerity.
You still have to learn a lot about directness and interpretation. It is an incredibly stimulating world, since you can decide which side you will show on the stage. Who are you when you're up there? There are no rules, there are no restrictions, everything you own is the decision to be you and that's all you need. But instead, on a screen it's different ... it's cooler ...
At the moment I do not have a YouTube channel or I upload anything to the social networks basically because I have not yet finished the project and I'm not used to exposing myself so much. It's a point that I have to strengthen because now everything works on this path.
How do you see music in Andorra? Should talent be further strengthened?
I find that the music scene in Andorra has improved a lot thanks to the projects that are emerging and the initiative of local musicians to create more live music events. I find that musicians need to support each other and help us if we want to improve the musical situation.
There are locals like @lafadaignorant who continue believing and contributing their grain of sand to increase the country's music environment, bringing foreign artists to acting and providing concerts of musicians and Andorran groups every week. This should be promoted much more and create more culture of live music.
Do you think that you should invest more in music in the country?
It has to be said that every year the Government and the SDADV (Society for Collective Rights Management and Neighborhood Rights) give help to artists who want to start a project, very important if you want to start showing your music. Even so, emerging talent must be more promoted.
Do you think that design and visual arts influence music?
Music has colors, textures, lights, shapes. When creating pens in a very visual way. It helps me to visualize my songs. Actually, the fusion of what is visual and what is sound is the key.
It has to be said that every year the Government and the SDADV (Society for Collective Rights Management and Neighborhood Rights) give help to artists who want to start a project, very important if you want to start showing your music. Even so, emerging talent must be more promoted.
Do you think that design and visual arts influence music?
Music has colors, textures, lights, shapes. When creating pens in a very visual way. It helps me to visualize my songs. Actually, the fusion of what is visual and what is sound is the key.
Interview: Gisela Casanovas;
Aleia Nad: Sara Núñez;
Image: Sònia Mandicó.
May 2019
Aleia Nad: Sara Núñez;
Image: Sònia Mandicó.
May 2019