Category: inspiration

  • Truth and Imagination: My Two Sources of Inspiration

    Truth and Imagination: My Two Sources of Inspiration

    Friends often ask me where I derive my inspiration from and whether the stories behind my songs are real. The truth is, my songs are a blend of personal experiences and creative writing. Every song I write has a grain of truth in it. Whether it’s an emotion I’ve felt or an event I’ve taken…

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  • A Memorable Encounter

    A Memorable Encounter

    During the exciting opening of Magne Furuholmen’s “New Song” exhibition at London’s Paul Stolper Gallery on May 3rd 2023, something amazing happened. I had the incredible opportunity to meet the talented artist in person and express my gratitude for inspiring me to become a songwriter. Surrounded by Magne’s captivating artwork, I shared how his creativity…

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  • A Linguist’s Lockdown Poem

    A Linguist’s Lockdown Poem

    During the Covid-19 pandemic, artistic expressions became a refuge for many of us. As a linguist, I found inspiration in the intriguing album title Past Perfect Future Tense by the talented musician Magne Furuholmen. The way he plays with language sparked my creativity and led me to craft a poem centered around lockdown, using linguistic…

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