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.

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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 t