Interview: Brandon Lee Harris Discusses His Latest Single/Video "Repeat"
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“The lyrics or phrases that come from the heart and where my head is at in life’s circumstances/relationships seems to be the core of writing songs for me. ”
As a songwriter, what are some things, people, or places that inspire your creativity when developing new music?
The lyrics or phrases that come from the heart and where my head is at in life’s circumstances/relationships seems to be the core of writing songs for me. Also, the vibe of a musical idea, even if it’s just a guitar-part or beat, I believe those sounds plant seeds that can grow into a song/track.
Inspiration also definitely comes from traveling, having open/free time to channel instinctual thoughts/points that feel worth being made, at least for my own sanity... hahaha. I love spending time with nature like Colorado and also cities like New York.
We're huge fans of your new single/video "Repeat"; tell us what inspired you to write the song, and how your brother Taylor got involved in its creation.
Thanks so much! The song was inspired by multiple accounts of falling in and out of love which felt like my love-life was on repeat.
My brother and I were sharing a studio and we tracked this being that he’s an incredible drummer/producer/engineer himself. There’s nothing like making music with family and I treasure every moment of it.
How did you and the director Gabe Pigg come up with the treatment for the "Repeat" visual, and where was it filmed?
My bud Gabriel Pigg is a natural with the camera and we actually took Mass Communications together in high school. The video direction with one of my dear best buds was pretty impromptu but we went to Harlinsdale Park in Franklin, TN, where the Pilgrimage Festival has taken place for 4-5 years, and filmed on the polo course there where a stage is annually setup for some legit acts to play on. It’s a dream of mine to someday play at that festival.
Will "Repeat" be appearing on an upcoming EP or album? If so, what can you tell us about it?
“Repeat” will be featured on an EP I’ll be releasing once the years done that will include the songs that will have been released in 2020. (my next single will be released around the holidays— stay tuned;)
With 2020 winding down, what are some of your goals musically heading into 2021?
I hope and pray that I can play a lot of shows live in front of crowds in 2021 and also want to travel to U.K. and connect with their music scene.
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