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10 Questions with ... Inara George
November 28, 2016
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1. As the year winds down, what were some of the highlight for you and Greg Kurstin?
Probably releasing our new record. It had been a long time since we had put anything out and it was exciting to see that there were people out there that still were excited to hear the music.
2. When did you decide to seriously pursue music?
I didn't really think I'd end up playing music until I was in my early 20s. I think Greg was younger when he knew he wanted to pursue a career in music. And The Bird and The Bee might be my most organic musical collaboration. Greg and I met and started writing and recording music together, and from there it kind of took on a life of its own. And fortunately for us, it has continued to be an easy thing we do together.
3. Where did the band name come from?
The name came from a song from our first record.
4. Since your first release in 2007, you've consistently put out records. How do you continue to stay motivated and inspired?
Well, our last record took five years to make. Not that we spent five years making it. But we had to sneak in time here and there to finish it. Our lives have gotten busy doing other things. Fortunately, I think Greg and I get a lot of pleasure making music together. I don't think we'd make the time if we didn't.
5. How do you think your sound has grown since you started making music? How is your latest album, Recreational Love, different than anything else you've put out?
We try and hope to stay present musically. Of course, we want to make sure that we stay true to our original sound. But we also like to challenge ourselves to make something new. I think Recreational Love has a little of all of our records in it. And I do think our last record, Tribute To The Masters, influenced us a great deal.6. Can you talk about putting out Recreational Remixes? Why did you decide to remix this album?
It's always fun to see how someone else might interpret your music.
7. Speaking of "Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates," how did that project come together?
We knew we wanted to do a tribute to one artist. And Hall and Oates seemed to be a perfect fit for us. It was very fun and super challenging to do. Their music holds a special place for us and for so many people.
8. Are you currently working on new music at all or has that been too hard while out on the road touring?
We really haven't been touring much at all. But we've been busy. Greg is working hard writing and producing records with other artists, and we both have kids so getting away is hard and working together is hard. But we have started on a new record. The next "Interpreting the Masters."
9. Who are some of your favorite artists and what bands continue to inspire The Bird And The Bee? Who would you love to work with in the future?
This is always a hard question for me to answer and lately it's been even harder. I barely listen to anything new. I have kids who sort of dictate my music selection. I love a lot of different music and can be inspired by so many things. And I love to work with new people; it's always inspiring.
10. What do you hope listeners take away from your songs?
The Bird and The Bee has always been about fun. There's no big message really. We just hope to make some beautiful pop music that might bring you some joy.
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