Frankly, being a musician is not a simple task. While we all have the ability to sing loudly in the privacy of our own homes using a hairbrush as a faux microphone, there is more to this profession that should always be considered. From sass, attitude and unmistakable talent not many individuals can fit these characteristics. However, we have found someone who effortlessly does. Chasseur was able to sit down with Harrison as we dung deep into what sparks her creativity and grants her the drive to stand out musically. Fascinating and well received, Harrison is the epitome of an upcoming superstar.
What was the main influence in your entire EP entitled “TEASE”?
The main influence was a man I should never have fallen for. Like a lot of artists I write about what I feel most of the time.
What is the message you are attempting to deliver musically?
That you don’t have to stick to one genre, you can write a rock song with pop melodies and then have a dance middle 8. Music is about freedom of expression and not forcing yourself into a box.
There have been quite a few descriptions given to your musical style. What would you describe your sound as?
Feisty heart-felt electronic pop-rock music.
Perez Hilton stated that you were a combination of Fiona Apple meets Kate Bush. How do you feel about these compressions?
I feel honoured. Both of those artists have influenced me along my musical journey, and to have my name in the same sentence as them is amazing.
As a musician is there a certain change you would like to see come to music?
Less greed and more generosity. Making and promoting music can be so expensive, and to do all that just to have the majority download that music for free is a massive hindrance.
One of your standout tracks, soaring ballad Be With You, was released in aid of NSPCC. What motivated you to do so other than the obvious? What was the idea behind the the song lyrically?
Thank you. It was something I wanted to do for a really long time. No child should suffer abuse, and I really wanted to do something to remind people of the issue particularly at Christmas time and also to raise money to try and help put a stop to it. “Be With You” is about loving someone so much that you’d do anything for them but they’re too scared to love you back. The message is “don’t be afraid, it’s only love”.
Things have been moving quickly for you, what has been your must incredible experience yet?
I think the whole project of releasing “Be With You”. A full string-orchestra and film crew gave up their time freely to make that record the best it could be and it was beautiful to watch.
What is next for you, what should we expect?
I’m planning to record my album now. I will release another EP or two in the meantime so keep your eyes peeled!
Harrison’s latest ep TEASE will be out 19th May 2013!