Always focus on the light, no matter how dark it might get.
The most powerful instances of art and music almost always occur when the artist conveys something that shakes their souls. For singer-songwriter Katrina Clemsin, these are words to live by; a deep, almost reverential believer in the transformative power of music and songs, this talented artist captivates listeners with her ability to speak from the heart.
Possessing a deep love and dedication to her craft, Clemsin continues to march to the beat of her own drum, providing us with unique and compelling releases in the process.
Hailing from the beautiful country of Finland, Clemsin continuously finds ways to incorporate her environment into her releases. For an artist of Clemsin’s caliber, powerful storytelling and rich lyrical narratives are par for the course. Drawing inspiration from little things like life and nature, Clemsin’s folk-rock-based sound can connect with fans on deeper levels, warming their hearts with releases imbued with Clemsen’s sincere artistic love.
Although the beautiful yet sorrowful guitar on Clemsin’s latest song, “For The Loved Ones,” might make it seem like a fully melancholic release, a closer look at Clemsin’s lyrics reveals messages of resilience. Written to help listeners “concentrate on love rather than the sadness and the sorrow of our world,” Clemsin’s lofty ideals are clearly present in lines like the chorus, “These are the songs for the loved ones, not for sadness or sorrow.” Sung with an unwavering conviction that seeps with her belief in her music, “For The Loved Ones” is sure to be up any self-respecting folk-rock enthusiast’s alley.
Katrina Clemsin’s “For The Loved Ones” is a beautiful, melancholic-tinged release that hides a message of resilience within its sorrowful notes. Whenever you’re ready, tap in and stream Katrina Clemsin’s latest release, “For The Loved Ones,” now on all majour streaming platforms.
Welcome to Buzz, Katrina Clemsin! We loved “For The Loved Ones,” and we wanted to ask! What was your initial vision for this release, and how similar did the final version end up being to this initial vision?
'Songs For The Loved Ones' initial version is actually quite similar to the original one that I wrote some years ago. It is one of my favorite songs, and after some different versions, I decided that this one, quite a simple version with acoustic guitar, suits the song best.
Can you take us through your creative process for a typical release?
The creative process for me is that when I write the songs, I usually have some words or sentences that, for some reason, feel like they need to be in a song. So I start writing lyrics, and when the lyrics are ready, for the most part, I start thinking about the melody and chords; my mood and emotions are very tangible in those moments. Then I just need my space and my instruments: piano or guitar. I started with piano but these days I often play the guitar in the songwriting process.
When the song is ready, I start thinking about the recording process, what kind of production, and what instruments there will be. I call my musicians, and we set up a date for the recordings and go through the song. This song has very simple instrumentation as can be heard and the guitarist in it is Matti Kuuppo, I think his style of playing suits the songs very well, he has a lot of spirit in his playing. Tapani Rauha does the recording and editing. We did the recordings in Turku, Finland.
What do you think is the most important quality for an artist to have?
I think the most important quality for an artist is the desire to create, and I think also through the creative process to bring more light into this world.
What does music mean to you?
To me, music is the ultimate beauty. It is not bound to any shape or size, not even to time.
What’s next for Katrina Clemsen? Is there anything you’d like to say to your fans?
I am constantly writing new songs, and I will release more soon. I am currently recording another song, one that I have been working on for a while now. It should be ready in May. Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy my songs. I wish everyone a good spring and summer.