If you haven’t heard of Marina Matiss before, you really need to. The Barcelona-based singer, songwriter, and model awakened her an interest in music since childhood. Believe it or not, she speaks 7 languages and has a passion for poetry, playing the piano, and creating emotive lyrics.
A few weeks ago, she premiered on Electro Wow a music video for the Spanish single “El Perdón.” Get to know almost everything about her project in the following exclusive interview.
1. When you were growing up did you want to be a singer?
I wanted to be a singer since I started talking. 😊 When I was four I was doing gigs on my bed with a comb in my mini hands, imagining I was on the stage. When I was five I was gathering all the grannies from the house where I was living, making a show for them. I always knew it was something I really wanted.
2. Are you vocally trained or is it an all-natural talent?
This is natural. I’ve seen some great singers who gained it through years of practice, but I never really did it. I studied in a music school, I learned to play the piano and we had solfeggio classes, music history and also choir. I remember how my mom thought the choir was a waste of time and she wanted to “liberate” me from it. And I still remember how the teacher told her “You don’t understand, your daughter has the God gift, she should work on it”. I just remember how emotional she got about it.
After that, I was the first soprano of the “Krynichka” choir – an honored collective that performed for the Pope. I tried looking for a vocal teacher that would help me improve but they were somehow constantly trying to make it more “correct” and plane which would lead to losing the special vocal feature that makes a voice stand out. So I just kept what I had.
3. Is it true you like to turn your poems into songs?
No, it is not. 😉 Poems and song lyrics are very different…
4. What subjects inspire you the most when writing lyrics?
It can be anything. From a video about Mars to a rainy day or Japanese art…
5. Do you prefer singing in English or Spanish?
I think I prefer English, but that’s again not something I consciously choose…
6. Your latest single, “El Perdón” is a beautiful song about releasing feelings of resentment. Do you think there is a point of no forgiveness?
Of course. But it depends on the situation and the people involved…
7. The cinematic music video looks literally amazing. How much were you involved in its creative process?
As an independent artist, I have to be involved in absolutely everything…
8. What about the location, the long hours of shooting these visuals, and the pandemic?
We shot the video right between the lockdowns…
9. Are you currently working on your next single? Please tell us more details.
I have a new single recorded, but I believe I will not release it yet…
10. Lastly, what’s something you hope listeners feel when listening to your music?
They are free to live the life they want to live.
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Hi, I’m Erick Ycaza — a music blogger with a BA in Advertising & Graphic Design. I created this blog to keep you updated with daily music news. Surprisingly, I’ve been writing about music since 2007. If you’re an artist and would like to be featured, feel free to reach out: info@electrowow.net
