Miron, a talented singer/songwriter hailing from the vibrant city of Paris had a humble beginning in the local theaters. He has now emerged as a true musical force, honing his craft and perfecting his unique style. His journey has led him to the very heart of rock and roll, where he fearlessly presented his captivating narratives. And now this talented artist has taken a bold leap into new sonic landscapes with his electro-disco gem “Long Nails.” His fearless attitude, willingness to experiment and the undeniable confidence oozing from his song “Long Nails,” made us curious to know more about him!
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Hi Miron. Congratulations on your wonderful release “Long Nails.” We here, are obsessed with the song and would love to know more about you and your artistic vision. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind "Long Nails"? What motivated you to explore an electro-disco sound?
“Long Nails” had been recorded over a year ago as a demo and we had the vocals, and it was supposed to be a very punk-rock song, but for a long time it just didn’t seem right for some reason. One day my friend and producer Nino Spirkoski texted me saying that he was trying a different approach, trying to do something different and he’d send me a demo when he had something more substantial. So he did, and I loved it. I’m very happy and proud of the final result. All credit goes to him because he saw a disco sound where I thought it would never fit.
As an artist known for your releases in the rock genre, how did you approach the creative process when venturing into a different territory with "Long Nails"?
I think it was Martin Scorsese that said a movie is one thing when it’s in your head, another thing when it’s written on script and a completely different thing when it’s made into a movie. It is kind of the same thing when it comes to making music. “Long Nails” is for sure not the genre I thought it would turn out to be, but keeping an open mind is surely a big part of any creative process. Many times it is not about how you want the song to sound, but it’s about finding the best way to express what the song is really about. Nevertheless, I think we did a good job complementing it with my style and sound.
The track carries a strong 80s disco vibe. What draws you to that particular era of music, and how did you incorporate its essence into the song?
One of the songs I’m obsessed with is “Big in Japan” by Alphaville, whether we are talking about lyrics or the composition. So, when Nino showed me the disco version of “Long Nails” it made me super happy that we got to do something that resembles that era of music. That movement was iconic because it didn’t only bring a new sound, it brought new attitudes and character into music. I am so grateful that you say it carries the 80s disco vibe.
Can you share any behind-the-scenes anecdotes or interesting moments from the making of "Long Nails"?
As I mentioned before, this was supposed to be a punk song, so when my producer told me that he had different ideas, he didn’t really give me a lot more explanation than that. I didn’t wanna really bother or ask too much not to ruin anything so I just had to wait. I think he sent me the song two days later and both nights before I received the demo I dreamt very very weird versions of the song. In my dream it didn’t sound good at all, so by the time I received it I didn’t even care about how it turned out, I was just glad it didn’t sound horrible like in my dreams. On the contrary, now I think it’s an incredible song.
As a Paris-based artist, how do you feel your surroundings and the city's vibrant music scene have influenced your creative process?
Paris has surely subconsciously been a huge influence in my creative process with all the songs. I would have never thought so, but as time goes by I see it in the final results in most of the tracks I’ve recorded. More than anything, it has inspired me to really not take for granted this ability that I have to sit down and come up with something. However, even though it might not be noticeable for the audience now, I assure you it will be in my future releases. In addition, Paris has that nostalgic aroma that was left over as a result of an incredible late 20th century filled with one of the greatest artists, whether singers, actors, painters etc., and I aspire that you hear that in my music.
How do you feel your background in theater has influenced your artistic style and presence as a singer/songwriter?
I actually started as an actor a long time ago and took singing classes mostly to improve my articulation and talking in general for the scenes. The singing class specialized in musicals and I spent a lot of time with people who were specializing in that. Having worked with these people I learned so much about singing and interpretation. My professor always used to say that in Broadway musicals singing starts when the protagonist cannot express themselves with talking and I try to take that approach when I write my music. I sing when I can’t explain myself or a feeling that I have otherwise. So, I kind of wouldn’t be the singer/songwriter I am today if it wasn’t for theater.
What can fans expect from your upcoming projects? Are you planning to explore more diverse genres or continue on a particular musical path?
I have an album coming up at the end of June. As it has been so far it will be rock but many variations of it. I will for sure explore everything that has left a mark on me as a music lover. One of my idols in music is Linda Ronstadt and if you see her musical trajectory she started as a country-rock star and later did RnB, Pop, Mariachi and excelled in all of the fields. I hope to go on the same path. I love singing and I want to sing everything that I enjoy listening to.
What advice would you give to aspiring musicians who are just starting their musical journey?
Many people will not understand, for a million reasons, why you decided to become a musician. Many times it seems like you’re running in circles and doing nothing but if it’s something that you can’t live without it is worth it. If you have a burning desire to sing, or to express an emotion you have through singing that you cannot express otherwise, then don’t stop. Many times you or others won’t see the progression but trust yourself that it is there. If you don’t believe in your music no one will. It is your dream, your baby, so feed it and defend it at any cost. And don’t be hard on yourself.
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