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Vragen van “Den Beir”: Thea Stapnes

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While rooted in the classic singer/songwriter tradition, Thea Stapnes could also be counted among those who let themselves be inspired by the electronic gizmos and multitude of opportunities of the current music scene.

Thea started to sing early, as soon as she could talk, and at the age of seven she began taking piano lessons. Growing up she felt the need of getting her feelings and thoughts out by writing music, and as the years went by she continued to write and then later on also record and perform. In 2012 she met Øystein Skar (Highasakite) and together they formed a new sound for the young singer/songwriter (‘Run’ released 6 February 2015). June 2015 Stapnes and Skar went back to the studio recording the new single ‘Follow The River’ – this time in collaboration with Odd Martin Skålnes (AURORA).

Just yesterday Thea released her new single and alongside that excitement she also took the time to answer some of our questions.

What is your all-time favorite song and why?
Hard question! It might be ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay I think. I just love it. It’s the melody and the lyrics and Chris Martins voice.  It’s just great.

Which song is perfect for a road trip and why?
‘Darth Vader’ by Highasakite – really like the kind of good vibes in this song, especially in the chorus!

To which song do you like to clean? And why?
Hmm. There’s many good songs to listen to while you clean! I could listen to the up and coming Norwegian artist dePresno and the song ‘Forever’ for instance.  His voice and the production of this song sounds super cool.

What’s the perfect song to wake up with? And why?
Beck and ‘Morning’.. Suitable enough! It’s a nice, warm and calming song.

Who’s your favorite artist from your home city? What’s so special about them?
Asbjørn Ribe og De! Asbjørn writes his very beautiful songs in Norwegian, using our dialect (The dialect of Birkeland, a small place South in Norway) – which makes the music stand out in a good way.

Which artist do you think is underrated and which one is overrated? Why do you think that?
Hmmm! I think Humming People deserves more attention both in Norway and world wide. They’re great hardworking talented people making good music.

…Overrated? I don’t know.

If you could be one artist for a day, who would that be? And why?
Here’s a boring answer, but then again a very true one: I’ve never thought of that! I’m truly happy being me.

What’s the best song to make love to? (…to ask someone out?) Did you already use it? Hah, I choose to answer the one in the parenthesis! I could ask someone out while listening to ‘The Cherry Blossom In Japan’ by The Loch Ness Mouse. I believe it’s a perfect ‘ask someone out’-song!

What’s the most beautiful lyric you’ve ever heard? What’s so pretty about it?
This is a very hard question! Right now I feel like answering ‘Everglow’ by Coldplay. It’s simple, yet so different and beautiful.  Yes, I’m a huge Coldplay fan! I’m going to sing a duet with Chris Martin someday. He just doesn’t know it yet..

At which place would you love to play a concert? Why that place?
I would love to play a concert in Royal Albert Hall, London. It’s a dream. And if I do – that would in other words be a dream come true… And dreams that come true are truly amazing!


Find Thea here: Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Site | YouTube

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