Caitlin Harnett

 

Caitlin Harnett is a fantastic Aussie singer songwriter with an amazing new album coming out next month. She is an artist worth discovering

http://www.caitlinharnett.com

 

1. What was it like record in Canada?

It was an incredible experience that could have potentially been terrible! I had never met any of the people I was working with, I was basically just going off a record that I loved the and a couple of Skype calls! I feel so incredibly lucky to have worked with Dave Draves and Jim Bryson on this record. They have become my family now.

 

2. How did working in a different country help and inspire the recording?

It was really important to me to be somewhere completely different. It challenged and inspired me in a number of different ways. When you’re across the other side of the world, you kinda have to make sure you do your best… because once you get home, that’s it!

 

3. Was the recording process different to earlier releases?

It was very different, but I feel that each new recording process should be that way. I am forever changing and growing and my music moves with me. I was involved in the production on this record and unlike my earlier releases, we recorded everything live to tape. That was something that was very important to me.

 

4. Does song-writing get easier for you now or is it more or less still the same?

I don’t think it ever gets easier, necessarily, but I have certainly grown more comfortable with it. It takes a lot of belief in yourself. For me, writing is also something that I can’t help but do. It’s an outlet. When I’m feeling shitty about something, sitting down and writing helps me.

 

5. Do you have moments where you get a mental blank and just can’t write?

ALL of the time! It can be very frustrating and I have learnt to be patient with myself. I used to get pretty down about it.

 

6. Do you think YouTube helps the music industry?

Definitely! It’s just another avenue for people to listen to music. I don’t see anything wrong with that!

 

7. What buzz do you get from playing live?

It’s a pretty special feeling; when you play a show and everyone is silent. I don’t think there is anything better than that.

 

8. Do you do any thing special before playing a show live?

I usually eat pizza. Before and after.

 

9. What do you hope people will get from the album?

I hope that people will get a better understanding of who I am as a songwriter, musician and person. I feel like I’ve finally found a place and I really hope that everyone else gets it!

 

10. What to you is highlight so far?

This entire past year has been pretty special for me as a whole. Recording my album, touring Canada, playing shows in New York and coming home to release the record. It’s all been a highlight!

 

11. If you could have any body in a video clip who would it be?

Jackson Browne. Always.