JODIE ELMS

Can you tell us a bit about you, what influences you?...

('The Brave Moment' Podcast interview)

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"Hm... well, I ‘see’ and physically ‘feel’ sound - as colours and sensations (a neurological difference called Synaesthesia).

This plays out in my melodies; the shape of them has to intrigue me – like wandering over the peeks of a wild mountain range, rather than meandering along a flat pavement. It’s perfect for crafting music - seeing the colours, forms & textures of sound.

I adore observing relationships, marvelling at the curious little ways we all carry on in the world; my song ‘Thrift Stores’ is about this – the stories we tell ourselves. Like, charity-shop shopping - ‘I’m saving money (by spending money)… if I buy this or that stuff how fulfilling it will feel (for 10minutes!)’… I find us, me, so sweet and so absurd...

I am fascinated by the nature of consciousness. I love to meditate, read, journal.

Details and patterns speak to me; the veins of an oak leaf, the dancing halo of a candle flame, the silky moss on the church wall, the telephone wires trapping the sky in geometric boxes… it’s all just so beautiful...

I love to live a quiet, simple, & introvert life... this is what my song "Dance Alone" points to... the freedom and joy of doing things solo!

I also derive great meaning from supporting people find expression and wellbeing through my work as a holistic voice coach- www.beyondthevoice.co.uk .

Nature is a great inspiration. Retreating into quietude - to listen to the birds; watch the light change across a land scape; move slowly and sensitively.

And just... Be.

I don't know where the songs themselves come from... some higher source. It's as if they channel down and though me. I am grateful for them... "

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