Lara Fabian – Papillon

By starrymag | September 12, 2019

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) How would you describe your sound?

 

A) Modern Classic. A mixture of both what has defined me in the past but also what is nowadays the sound of the moment.

 

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

 

A) My influences are very fast from Peter Gabriel passing through Phil Collins going back to Barbra Streisand, Kate Bush, Freddie Mercury and classical music.

 

Q) Talk about the story behind the name of your album Papillon.

 

A) That name is the nickname my grandma used to call me. She used to help me understand how precious the present moment was and how much I shouldn’t lose my spirit and my energy in worrying about the future or complaining about the past. The ephemeral life of the butterfly definitely grasps the concept.

 

Q) What are some themes that are explored on the album?

 

A) I am insatiable for love…To me it is a never-ending subject that can redefine expression and emotions itself. I love people of all genders and I am enamored with analyzing their behavior – that’s also a great subject for me to get inspired.

 

Q) What is your songwriting process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

 

A) I don’t have a specific routine. I generally go with the flow, let whatever comes to go through me, and see what the development brings in terms of songwriting… It never has a constant or predefined form for me. I know it is totally unable to be analyzed and just needs to be cherished.

 

Q) How much of a hand did you have in the production of your music?

 

A) Pretty much all of it, but I’m always open to sharing great people’s expertise and opinions. I do respect my companions and home a lot. I work with people like Sharon Vaughn or Moh Denebi, who definitely bring great amount of talent and wisdom to a project.

 

Q) You are headed out on the “50” World Tour. What can fans expect from a live Lara Fabian performance?

A) We will browse through thirty years of career explaining the journey and sharing some of the most extraordinary experiences I have encountered in the last three decades of my life, plus it will be the celebration of my 50th birthday.

 

Q) What songs off Papillon are you looking forward to performing live?

 

A) I am looking forward to performing a few songs. The audience will be cast in the middle of the journey and I will be explaining throughout the show.

 

Q) What do you hope listeners take away from playing your album as a whole?

 

A) Sincerity and emotion.

 

Q) Where are some of your favorite places to perform and what makes those locations so significant to you?

 

A) Brussels is the place where I was born, Paris the place where things developed in such a massive way and then Montreal is the cradle of my career. So, I would say those three places are truly very special to me. Of course, playing the US is and has always been part of the dream. So, playing New York or Los Angeles in those extraordinary theaters is really a treat and a privilege.

 

Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?

 

A) I am a team girl, so the moment I will find that energy I will definitely stick to it. To me, Moh Denebi and Sharon Vaughn have been so important in the course of my journey that I very much wish to work with them again.

 

Q) What album/band are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?

 

A) Panic! At The Disco is my favorite band and Brendon Urie is my favorite singer in the world right now. I’m enamored with the energy with the specificity and the intelligence of the whole thing.

 

Q) You are the spokesperson for Foundation Leski. Why is this organization so important to you?

 

A) I believe that paying it forward is one of the fundamental principles of a lifetime. When you receive so much from the existence you were living, you’re supposed to give back in one way or in another.

 

Leski and this little dog of mine called Kayla definitely contribute to the well-being of a certain part of the society that has been cast out in the worst way. Indeed, mental disease sets your comprehension apart from normal life…and sometimes just a little help can fundamentally change whatever you’re going through. This is why I want to be part of this little change through Leski.

 

Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that such an important way for you to connect with your fans?

 

A) I would simply say because it is the best way to be hand-in-hand with them, to know how they feel and let them know what is going on in my life in general.

 

It is part of my responsibility as an artist.

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?

 

A) THANK YOU 🙏🏻 😍 I LOVE YOU ❤