Singer-songwriter, philanthropist and esteemed orchestra conductor Qymira is able to tackle the brand new yr with an inspiring new mindset. We caught up with the artist on her uplifting new single, her classical background, setting off on tour with Boyzlife this January, and extra.
Hey Qymira! Congratulations in your newest launch, ‘Labyrinth Of Life’! Are you able to share the inspiration behind the observe?
It was impressed by my private expertise. Mother was very sick and I had dropped the whole lot to return to Hong Kong to deal with her. After some time I made a decision to proceed with my music on the aspect, and attempting to maintain a courageous face alongside the way in which. While studying different therapeutic strategies to assist Mother I ended up unveiling numerous findings relating to our world, historical past, religions, origin, and so forth. that weren’t extensively identified, and after a number of years of deep analysis I made a decision to write down about them on this tune.
How did you mix trendy sonic parts along with your classical background to create its distinctive sound?
I really feel like a bartender creating vibrant cocktail generally. I’m captivated with contrasts and sometimes take pleasure in marrying totally different kinds of music and tradition that I’ve had the enjoyment to expertise as a result of I really feel that fusion creates magic. To create the labyrinth of life, I’ve additionally used the fusion method. One of many issues I needed to incorporate was totally different sounds from nature. It was a visit auditioning the sounds from the forest to the savanna, particularly a monkey screech or a tribal chant which I requested my producer, Tee Morris, to mimic! Then the orchestrations carried out by the complete orchestra supplied the epic really feel and intricacies of the labyrinth. Eddie Craig added his digital parts and labored his magic on the rainforest combine.
Had been there any particular or memorable moments throughout the recording course of?
There are fairly a couple of. Probably the most memorable for me was conducting and recording the 60-piece orchestra within the Philippines. I bear in mind it was a extremely hectic interval and I solely had a day to compose and write out all of the components for the totally different devices. I began in Hong Kong, continued on the airplane, then stayed up all evening within the Philippines to complete them in time for the recording. It was merely an epic expertise, not only a recording within the studio, however a full scale present taping full with lighting, projections, and so forth. on the ABS-CBN studios. The wall of sound simply hits you and their efficiency gave me the chills.
What message do you hope ‘Labyrinth Of Life’ conveys to listeners?
I might invite the listeners to essentially hear the lyrics and assume visually, however briefly:
Drop our disguise, present our true face, go away the lies behind. Collectively we will try by way of this labyrinth referred to as life.
You’ve lately introduced that you just’ll be supporting Boyzlife on their UK tour this January. How does it really feel to share the stage with such iconic acts at famend venues like Birmingham Symphony Corridor?
It’s completely surreal. I’m nonetheless pinching myself once in a while. To begin with, Westlife and Boyzone each stored me firm by way of heartquake and heartbreak. To tour with Boyzlife is already insane. To tour with them in venues the place the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and so forth had carried out in on prime of that? I’m simply speechless. I actually have goosebumps eager about it. It’s an absolute honour.
Which venue are you most excited to carry out at?
Wow. The place do I start?! One of many issues I’m in love with right here is the wealthy historical past, music and structure. And you bought all 3 in spectacular show on this tour! I’m so thrilled to be on all these phases, it’s actually laborious to choose one. Eg. 3Olympia in Dublin the place Charlie Chaplin, Adele, The Corrs, and so forth. carried out. Blackpool Opera Home, the place Girl Gaga, Michael Bublé, amongst many different greats carried out on the 81st Royal Selection Efficiency within the presence of The Queen! And naturally Ipswich Regent Theatre the place Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones and The Beatles performed!! I used to shut my eyes and picture strolling on the stage the place all of them unleashed their magic… Now I can’t consider I’m dwelling that dream!
How would you describe your reside performances, and what can audiences count on out of your reveals?
Electrifying. Emotional. Explosive. Visually stimulating. My primary aim is to entertain and join with the viewers, for them to really feel the gamut of feelings from my music and lyrics… and both relive their very own experiences or be teleported to a fantasy actuality for that second, and even lengthy after I’ve left the stage.
Are you able to trace at any upcoming releases or new tasks? Are you presently engaged on new music?
Sure, it’s been fairly a yr, I’ve a couple of. I can’t wait to share the music video of “Labyrinth of Life” later this month. We simply completed the epic shoot with the award-winning movie director, Pedring Lopez. It’s like a trailer for the ‘Labyrinth of Life’ multiverse which I’ve been growing. Then the following music launch is ‘Melodrama’ in January, the place the Qymira Symphony Orchestra is making its debut, adopted by an orchestral album, and a complete idea album of songs.
On the film entrance, I shall be appearing in and scoring for a few characteristic movies. In between the excursions, I shall be diving in some motion coaching to prepare for the shoots!
Lastly, what are your largest hopes and objectives for 2025?
I hope 2025 would be the Yr of Qymira lol, together with One Gaia (my basis serving to youngsters in want globally by way of music, arts and sports activities).
As a singer, I hope to proceed to tour with many iconic acts, while additionally performing extra on the piano, violin and with the Qymira Symphony Orchestra. As an actress, I’m excited to dive again into the motion, actually. I additionally sit up for sharing some multimedia tasks that I’ve been growing, from music, movies to stage reveals the place the younger abilities in want that One Gaia is working with may also be capable of share their abilities with the world. I’m assured that, by way of the common language of music, arts and sports activities, kids in want from throughout the globe can work collectively joyfully to create a extra hopeful world.
Hear To ‘Labyrinth Of Life’ beneath.
