When arranging the song and turning it into an electronica-piece I added meny elements and wrote a lot more stuff into it. So, it includes much more music than the original one, which is a very small and simple song. However, it includes a quite big theme which easily carries through the new Tyler Down.
Del’Noire: Tyler Downe’s story was very touching to me. I strongly felt his sorrow and pain in circumstances he was forced to live. Like always, the writing process is very emotional, sometimes physical process. I always feel shivers when I manage to create something deeply pleasing my own ear and soul.
Q: Your unique sound is a hotpot of different genres, instruments, etc. In your own words, how would you describe the type of music you typically create?
Del’Noire: With three Ms principle: Melody, Mood, Minor chords. My creative vision is to combine old school elements with modern. That’s why I’m using piano instead of synth as the main instrument. Piano describes my deeper feelings the best and I feel very comfortable to write for it. Especially writing harmonies, which seem to be upwelling from somewhere very deep. It’s almost cathartic and cleansing.
Q: I see that you’re based in Finland, Kotka. How is the music scene out there?
Del’Noire: It’s bustling. My hometown has always been a music town. There has always been loads of orchestras, bands and musicians. So, the atmosphere here supports being a musician. Maybe half of my friends have always played some instrument and been in bands. Just like me. However, for me being in a band is not an option anymore. DIY is so much more rewarding and gives you a hundred percent freedom to do what ever you like.
Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received about the music industry, and how has it helped you navigate through it so far?
Del’Noire: To be honest, the advice I have received is mainly negative. Especially when it comes to big record companies. Music industry is industry. Its main goal is to make money to share holders: revenue generation model. Small, grass root companies as exceptions.
The best advice has been my own advice to myself: do it yourself. This surely is the hard way: there’s no-one to guide you or support you. I have studied and practiced for countless, lonely hours in my tiny studio in order to achieve what I want. In order to create something like Tyler Down. However, it has paid off. Or what do you say about 75 playlistings or 65 reviews in two weeks? That’s something, isn’t it?
Q: Jumping off the last question, what advice would you give to other up-and-coming artists trying to get their music out there?
Del’Noire: Be genuine. Find your own voice. Dream but be ready to be rejected. And if rejected, find a way to do it all by yourself. And do not rely on cover material! You just end up playing worn out standards in the cramped corner of a pizza-bar.
Q: Who would you most like to collaborate with, if it could be anyone in the world?
Del’Noire: To be honest, there are no particular artists, but I’d like to collaborate with a good producer.
Q: Thanks so much for speaking with me today! Let us know what exciting things you have coming up in the new year! Any projects, shows in the works, etc.?
Del’Noire: As promised, I’m about to release a single per month, twelve in total in 2025. Tyler is the first one, eleven on the way!
