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Skylar Grey, 27, is a rising star in the alternative/pop music world. I was lucky enough to catch up with her prior to her performance at The Key Club in Los Angeles as part of The ChapStick® Sessions.
Grey is a unique and philosophical artist, and we started our conversation by delving into the concept of uncertainty.
“While I’m not a religious person,” shared Grey, “if I were to have one, it would surround the idea of living in the moment and capitalizing on uncertainty. Out of the unknown the most amazing things are born.”
As to reinforce this idea, the inspired artist walked me through her experience of moving to and living in the Oregonian woods by herself for a span of time.
“I had been through quite a bit of pain in my life and entered a period in which I felt completely numb. By moving to the woods, my goal was really to think about life and face my fears and past pains. Sometimes I would go alone outside when it was dark and force myself to experience pure terror. I found that within me lived a fearless being, and at one point it hit me that there is nothing to be afraid of in this world.”
For aspiring artists, and anyone else for that matter, Grey’s story is pure inspiration. Her tale is one of rebirth and the willingness to let go of limitation.
“I believe that anything is possible. And a part of making the impossible possible, and letting go, is admitting when I have no f*cking idea about some things in life,” said Grey.
At the age of 23, Grey decided that she needed to let go of her former identity, Holly Brook, and embrace the superhero within. The birth of Skylar Grey led to the writing of all three hooks for the hit “Love the Way Your Lie“, made famous by Rihanna and Eminem’s rendition. For her writing contribution, Grey received a Grammy nomination and her career evolved beyond belief.
“Working with Eminem has been amazing,” said Grey. “I have learned so much from him and we have very similar instincts. He is an amazing and fun person.”
In her recent hit single and video “C’mon Let Me Ride“, Grey collaborated with Eminem once again. He is also the executive producer on her album in progress Don’t Look Down to be released in Spring 2013.
When speaking of her new album, Grey’s eyes light up. With many collaborative efforts under her belt, she has worked tirelessly to perfect her solo debut. “I am very proud of my new album. It is my own creation, and I’ve enjoyed experimenting with new concepts.”
While Grey is now living in Los Angeles, she wants to stay connected with her days in the woods. “I want that person to remain, no matter how much Hollywood plays a role in my life.” Indeed, the singer/songwriter’s debut album draws from those days. “That is why you’ll often see me in plaid shirts like the one I’m wearing now. I’m not going to let go of who I am to fit into a stereotypical Hollywood mold.”
The idea of not fitting into one musical category fits that theme as well. “I understand that this can be confusing at times to my fans, but I thrive off of variety. I can get bored very easily, and I like to keep people on their toes.”
She did just that at the Key Club last evening. Upon making her entrance, her band took her first song in the wrong direction. The youngster simply stopped, told her crew that they weren’t on the same page and had them start again.
And the crowd was pleased with her candor, roaring with applause.
About the ChapStick® Sessions
The ChapStick® Sessions is a national initiative that celebrates what healthier, happier lips can do by shining a spotlight on musically talented lips. The initiative also supports the advancement of music through a charity sponsorship with the Music Empowers Foundation. For each ChapStick® Sessions video shared, a $1 donation will be made, up to a total of $50,000 to the Music Empowers Foundation, which provides tomorrow’s talents with the opportunity to learn, play, create and perform music.
Visit the ChapStick Live Stream Page to view the Key Club event recording:
www.facebook.***/ChapStick/app_569598673051711
Grey is a unique and philosophical artist, and we started our conversation by delving into the concept of uncertainty.
“While I’m not a religious person,” shared Grey, “if I were to have one, it would surround the idea of living in the moment and capitalizing on uncertainty. Out of the unknown the most amazing things are born.”
As to reinforce this idea, the inspired artist walked me through her experience of moving to and living in the Oregonian woods by herself for a span of time.
“I had been through quite a bit of pain in my life and entered a period in which I felt completely numb. By moving to the woods, my goal was really to think about life and face my fears and past pains. Sometimes I would go alone outside when it was dark and force myself to experience pure terror. I found that within me lived a fearless being, and at one point it hit me that there is nothing to be afraid of in this world.”
For aspiring artists, and anyone else for that matter, Grey’s story is pure inspiration. Her tale is one of rebirth and the willingness to let go of limitation.
“I believe that anything is possible. And a part of making the impossible possible, and letting go, is admitting when I have no f*cking idea about some things in life,” said Grey.
At the age of 23, Grey decided that she needed to let go of her former identity, Holly Brook, and embrace the superhero within. The birth of Skylar Grey led to the writing of all three hooks for the hit “Love the Way Your Lie“, made famous by Rihanna and Eminem’s rendition. For her writing contribution, Grey received a Grammy nomination and her career evolved beyond belief.
“Working with Eminem has been amazing,” said Grey. “I have learned so much from him and we have very similar instincts. He is an amazing and fun person.”
In her recent hit single and video “C’mon Let Me Ride“, Grey collaborated with Eminem once again. He is also the executive producer on her album in progress Don’t Look Down to be released in Spring 2013.
When speaking of her new album, Grey’s eyes light up. With many collaborative efforts under her belt, she has worked tirelessly to perfect her solo debut. “I am very proud of my new album. It is my own creation, and I’ve enjoyed experimenting with new concepts.”
While Grey is now living in Los Angeles, she wants to stay connected with her days in the woods. “I want that person to remain, no matter how much Hollywood plays a role in my life.” Indeed, the singer/songwriter’s debut album draws from those days. “That is why you’ll often see me in plaid shirts like the one I’m wearing now. I’m not going to let go of who I am to fit into a stereotypical Hollywood mold.”
The idea of not fitting into one musical category fits that theme as well. “I understand that this can be confusing at times to my fans, but I thrive off of variety. I can get bored very easily, and I like to keep people on their toes.”
She did just that at the Key Club last evening. Upon making her entrance, her band took her first song in the wrong direction. The youngster simply stopped, told her crew that they weren’t on the same page and had them start again.
And the crowd was pleased with her candor, roaring with applause.
About the ChapStick® Sessions
The ChapStick® Sessions is a national initiative that celebrates what healthier, happier lips can do by shining a spotlight on musically talented lips. The initiative also supports the advancement of music through a charity sponsorship with the Music Empowers Foundation. For each ChapStick® Sessions video shared, a $1 donation will be made, up to a total of $50,000 to the Music Empowers Foundation, which provides tomorrow’s talents with the opportunity to learn, play, create and perform music.
Visit the ChapStick Live Stream Page to view the Key Club event recording:
www.facebook.***/ChapStick/app_569598673051711
下面是个人渣译...斟酌用词实在太累人，楼主语文水平不高请见谅。
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访谈：树林中的Skylar Grey，不确定与重生
27岁的Skylar Grey是另类和流行音乐界冉冉升起的一颗新星。我非常荣幸能赶在作为The ChapStick® Sessions的一分子的她在洛杉矶的The Key Club表演前进行访问。
Skylar是位特立独行的、明达的艺人，我们从探究“不确定”的概念开始了我们的对话。
“我不是一个虔诚的人，”Skylar分享道，“我对这个词的概念大概就是活在当下以及将‘不确定’化为一种资本。最出色的事物往往在未知中诞生。”
为了证明这个观点，这位有创意的艺人向我说起她独自搬进俄勒冈州的小树林的经历。
“我在生活中经历了很多痛苦的事，进入了感到完全麻木的时期。住进小树林之后，我的目标是想清楚生活的意义、直面自己的恐惧和过去的痛苦。有时我会在天黑的时候强迫自己独自一人在树林中踱步，强迫自己感受纯粹的恐惧。我发觉自己内心深处有一种无所畏惧的存在，有一次它击醒了我，这个世界上没有什么东西值得恐惧。”
对于每个有抱负的人而言，Skylar的故事相当鼓舞人心。她的经历更像是一种重生、一种挣破限制的愿望。
“我相信一切皆有可能。把不可能变作可能或者放弃的其中一种方法，就是承认有时候我对生活中的一些事真的无计可施。”Skylar说。
23岁时，Skylar决定放弃她原来的自我，蜕变为自己内心中的那个超级英雄。Skylar Grey的诞生让她写出了Rihanna和Eminem的热单《Love the way you lie》的三个版本。Skylar因此得到了一个格莱美的提名，开始了她超越信念的事业。
“和Eminem一起工作实在是太棒了，”Skylar说。“我从他身上学到了很多，而且我们在创作上有很多相似的地方，他是一个杰出而且有趣的人。”
在她最新的热单《C’mon Let Me Ride》中，她再度与Eminem合作。Eminem也是Skylar在2013年春天即将发行的专辑《Don't Look Down》的主要制作人。
提到新专辑，Skylar双眼放光。多次合作的尝试下，她不知疲惫地改进努力让首专臻于完美。“我为我的新专辑自豪。它是我自己的创造，我很享受这次的新尝试。”
现在住在洛杉矶的Skylar依旧没有遗忘住在小树林中的岁月，“不管Hollywood在我人生中扮演怎样重要的角色，我希望小树林中的那个自己永远留下来。”的确，这位创作型歌手的新专辑和时下的风格相当不同。“这就是为什么你们经常看到我穿着像这样的格子衬衣。我不会为了适应常规的Hollywood模式放弃真我。”
不愿停留在一种类型的音乐的想法恰恰说明了她新专辑的主题。“我知道有时候这样会使我的歌迷困惑，但我还是会去尝试不同的风格。因为我太容易厌倦，我喜欢让人们跟着我的想法走，不却步。”
昨晚在The Key Club她确实那样做了。在她入场时，她的乐队把第一首歌演奏错了。这位年轻的歌手马上停下，告诉她的团队他们的谱子不是在同一页，然后重新开始。
观众们很喜欢她的坦率，兴奋地为她欢呼。
关于ChapStick® Sessions
ChapStick® Sessions是一个全国性的倡议，通过让有才能的歌手进行表演的方式赞颂更健康快乐的音乐。该倡议通过Music Empowers Foundation的慈善赞助支持音乐发展。每有一个ChapStick® Sessions的视频被分享，就有1刀的赞助。现在ChapStick® Sessions已有50000刀的赞助，为明日之星提供学习、创造和表演音乐的机会。
更多内容请点击下面的网址：
www.facebook.***/ChapStick/app_569598673051711
来源：
firsttoknow.***/22449/
（***为com，预防度娘吞楼）
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访谈：树林中的Skylar Grey，不确定与重生
27岁的Skylar Grey是另类和流行音乐界冉冉升起的一颗新星。我非常荣幸能赶在作为The ChapStick® Sessions的一分子的她在洛杉矶的The Key Club表演前进行访问。
Skylar是位特立独行的、明达的艺人，我们从探究“不确定”的概念开始了我们的对话。
“我不是一个虔诚的人，”Skylar分享道，“我对这个词的概念大概就是活在当下以及将‘不确定’化为一种资本。最出色的事物往往在未知中诞生。”
为了证明这个观点，这位有创意的艺人向我说起她独自搬进俄勒冈州的小树林的经历。
“我在生活中经历了很多痛苦的事，进入了感到完全麻木的时期。住进小树林之后，我的目标是想清楚生活的意义、直面自己的恐惧和过去的痛苦。有时我会在天黑的时候强迫自己独自一人在树林中踱步，强迫自己感受纯粹的恐惧。我发觉自己内心深处有一种无所畏惧的存在，有一次它击醒了我，这个世界上没有什么东西值得恐惧。”
对于每个有抱负的人而言，Skylar的故事相当鼓舞人心。她的经历更像是一种重生、一种挣破限制的愿望。
“我相信一切皆有可能。把不可能变作可能或者放弃的其中一种方法，就是承认有时候我对生活中的一些事真的无计可施。”Skylar说。
23岁时，Skylar决定放弃她原来的自我，蜕变为自己内心中的那个超级英雄。Skylar Grey的诞生让她写出了Rihanna和Eminem的热单《Love the way you lie》的三个版本。Skylar因此得到了一个格莱美的提名，开始了她超越信念的事业。
“和Eminem一起工作实在是太棒了，”Skylar说。“我从他身上学到了很多，而且我们在创作上有很多相似的地方，他是一个杰出而且有趣的人。”
在她最新的热单《C’mon Let Me Ride》中，她再度与Eminem合作。Eminem也是Skylar在2013年春天即将发行的专辑《Don't Look Down》的主要制作人。
提到新专辑，Skylar双眼放光。多次合作的尝试下，她不知疲惫地改进努力让首专臻于完美。“我为我的新专辑自豪。它是我自己的创造，我很享受这次的新尝试。”
现在住在洛杉矶的Skylar依旧没有遗忘住在小树林中的岁月，“不管Hollywood在我人生中扮演怎样重要的角色，我希望小树林中的那个自己永远留下来。”的确，这位创作型歌手的新专辑和时下的风格相当不同。“这就是为什么你们经常看到我穿着像这样的格子衬衣。我不会为了适应常规的Hollywood模式放弃真我。”
不愿停留在一种类型的音乐的想法恰恰说明了她新专辑的主题。“我知道有时候这样会使我的歌迷困惑，但我还是会去尝试不同的风格。因为我太容易厌倦，我喜欢让人们跟着我的想法走，不却步。”
昨晚在The Key Club她确实那样做了。在她入场时，她的乐队把第一首歌演奏错了。这位年轻的歌手马上停下，告诉她的团队他们的谱子不是在同一页，然后重新开始。
观众们很喜欢她的坦率，兴奋地为她欢呼。
关于ChapStick® Sessions
ChapStick® Sessions是一个全国性的倡议，通过让有才能的歌手进行表演的方式赞颂更健康快乐的音乐。该倡议通过Music Empowers Foundation的慈善赞助支持音乐发展。每有一个ChapStick® Sessions的视频被分享，就有1刀的赞助。现在ChapStick® Sessions已有50000刀的赞助，为明日之星提供学习、创造和表演音乐的机会。
更多内容请点击下面的网址：
www.facebook.***/ChapStick/app_569598673051711
来源：
firsttoknow.***/22449/
（***为com，预防度娘吞楼）
