By Keith Walsh
In our interview with The Analog Girl, the Singaporean singer songwriter explains how she found her voice by connecting with her audience. “Equinox” is her latest album. (My review is at Synthbeat.com).
Popular Culture Beat: Compared to earlier releases I hear a stronger assertion of self in your vocal style and presentation. Please tell me about any changes in lifestyle or perspective that’s going on.
The Analog Girl: I guess I found my voice in this release, and I have become more confident with expressing myself. Previously music took dominance over lyrics and lyrics were just something I sung over to accompany the music. With this release, I spent much more time going through the lyrics, making an effort to form stories and connections with my audience.
Popular Culture Beat: There’s even fewer layers of swirling pads and more determined beats. Tell me about this attitude.
The Analog Girl: The decision was not deliberate. I just go along with the process.
Popular Culture Beat: I appreciate the references to celestial phenomena. Going back to childhood, what are some associations with the sky and how have they informed your romantic worldview?
The Analog Girl: Childhood memory associated with the skies would be “Somewhere Out There,” the song from An American Tail, sung by 2 of my favorite singers James Ingram and Linda Ronstadt – “beneath the pale moonlight”, “underneath the same big sky” were lyrics, alongside the visuals, that brought on a new perspective in me then, that we are all connected somehow.
Popular Culture Beat: ‘Phases’ reveals your romantic heart. What have you learned about love?
The Analog Girl: Love is complex, but simple at the same time.
With this release, I spent much more time going through the lyrics, making an effort to form stories and connections with my audience.
Mei Wong, aka The Analog Girl
Popular Culture Beat: ‘How Deep In The Night’ is about loss and betrayal. How does this feel? Is this a purely imaginary tale?
The Analog Girl: The synth intro pretty much informed the lyrical content. I thought it had these dark undertones, and everything else just fell into place.
Popular Culture Beat: “Tides” Beaches are my favorite places. Please tell me about your memories and experiences at beaches.
The Analog Girl: I like the idea of beaches, but I’m not really good at walking on sand to be honest!
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