Australian based Singer Aylin Eser and award winning
producer Will Larsen write music in a similar vein to the melodic stylings of
Katie Melua and Norah Jones plus their songs feature piano pop as one would expect
from Burt Bacharach.
Dancing Shoes is a nice upbeat and positive song with some
cool instrumental arrangement. The vocal parts of Arrows of Desire are slightly
overshadowed by the instrumental tracks. Dolls and Trolls is another upbeat
song and its instrumental arrangement is slightly similar to Laura by The
Scissor Sisters. The lyrics of One More Chance are more emotional than the
other songs in the EP. With the exception of Arrows Of Desire, this is a great
EP.
Aylin was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule to
provide us with an interview.
How
did you get into music in the first place?
I’ve
been into music ever since I can remember. I was singing even before I could
talk according to my mum, but I was led to believe that becoming a singer was
just a dream, so I studied more “realistic” fields like business and interior
design.
I met
Will Larsen, the half of the band, at a firm where I was working as an interior
designer. He was already a well established and quite well known, professional
musician and film composer here in Melbourne.
He’s even won awards for his work.
When
he found out I loved to sing, he immediately asked what I was doing wasting my
time in an office job!! He really encouraged me to chase my dream of becoming a
singer. So I did. We’ve been working together, writing songs and performing
ever since.
Who
were your musical influences, Western and/or Turkish?
I
love Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones and
Sertab Erener.
What
tunes are currently on repeat on your Mp3 Player?
“Rejuvenation”
by The Meters is always there for a great pick-me-up. It’s so funky that you can’t
help but smile!! And I’ve just bought Anoushka Shankar’s new album “Traces of
You,” which I’m loving. It’s just so gorgeous and beautiful. That girl is
seriously talented!!
What’s
your life outside of music?
I
enjoy playing sports such as tennis, going for nature walks, reading, spending
time with family and friends, cooking and trying new food, traveling and sightseeing.
If
you could collaborate with any singer English or Turkish who would it be?
I
would love to do something with Imani because she has one of the most stunning
voices I think have ever heard. I love her music and lyrics as well.
What’s
your favourite genre of music?
That’s
a very difficult question for me because I don't think I have just one
favourite genre. I enjoy many genres: indie, pop, classical, Turkish classical
and folk.
What’s
next for you musically and are there plans for a UK Tour?
Will and
I are planning to release an album in mid 2014 as well as begin touring in the
second half of 2014. And yes, a UK
tour is definitely on the cards!
What
are your strengths and weaknesses?
My
strengths include a generally positive outlook on life and a friendly
disposition. My
weaknesses
can include indecisiveness and a tendency to be stubborn at times.
Where
do you draw inspiration for your song lyrics?
Anything
and everything. Inspiration exists everywhere, you just need to be aware and
see it. It could be in something you read, eat, smell, wear, an act that
someone displays, a feeling or a thought that randomly appears and so much
more..
What
is your guilty pleasure?
Hmmm one word.. Cheesecake :)
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