Formula Indie Sessions Interview with Marta Roure
“I am a simple woman, with my voice, my madness, my doubts, my songs and my roots.” I just want to feel, and if I have to die for it, I will die to be born again
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
Hello,
First of all, I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to speak with you. My earliest memory of music is, most likely, from the moment I was born. Coming from a family of musicians, I’ve lived and grown up surrounded by music for as long as I can remember. There was always music at home—either from vinyl records or from my father, for example, spending hours practicing the trumpet before going on tour. Music has always been a part of me, and in fact, I can’t imagine a life without it.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
My passion for creating also began when I was a child, but I’ve made my living as a performer rather than as a songwriter. It was after experiencing some painful losses in my life that I felt the need to write and take the leap of sharing those songs with the world. In any case, it has been worth it — seeing how the songs travel from country to country. Even though we now live in the era of “likes,” knowing that just a few people listen to my music, sometimes from so far away, moves me deeply and keeps me going. If someone can relate to my — or our — songs, that, to me, is the greatest achievement I could ever hope for.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
The story behind my project is the scar, the emptiness—the hollow in my soul—left by my father’s passing. It’s about the devastation his loss caused in both my body and mind, how my mental health was shaken, and how I eventually became ill for not knowing how to properly cope with grief.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
The sound is intimate and personal, and with the last two songs, it even carries a touch of French influence due to my connection with the language. I believe that’s the essence of my sound, although I prefer to let others describe it and share their impressions freely.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
I believe that with music, you are always learning; there is always new music to discover or old favorites to revisit that move you deeply. I also find joy in rediscovering the music of the past—from great orchestras and iconic bands of the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s—as well as the new music of today. My family always said that the more emotionally stirred we are, the deeper our connection becomes. I think that lesson has given me wings to write. In my darkest moments, music has always been my refuge.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
My piano and my sheet music, my trumpet for “L’Âme d’un enfant blessé”, my tears for writing, and finally, my producer—whose software I have no idea about.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
These questions make me feel a bit dizzy because I cannot choose just one artist or band—there is so much talent out there that I prefer to keep listening to everyone and everything. That’s the beauty of music: there is a place for everyone, and a song for every moment.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
As I mentioned earlier, music serves a vital role—one might even say, for humanity itself. It accompanies us during celebrations, at dinner, with family, and even at funerals. What I know and believe, and what I hope can be shared with others, is that today music is often accompanied by visual spectacle, and sometimes it may seem to take a back seat. Yet I do not want to deceive myself: there is no true spectacle without good music.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
I would love—and it moves me—to know that people can identify with the lyrics in different situations. That it is open to any mind and any interpretation. That the way they receive it is exactly what I intended to convey. And if they see themselves reflected in the songs, I am thrilled that they can find joy in them.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
That there is always something new, something different. That one rarely reaches true excellence because there is always more to learn. That even knowing a lot, I know nothing. That I cannot live without it, and that music must continue to save lives. And that music tames the fiercest of spirits—if only more people in power would listen to more music.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
Any independent-format venue or festival outside of my borders. I would love it!
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
What a question! Right now, I would love to be living in the 1950s and sharing the stage with all the stars who were thriving in that decade. To perform alongside the best and, for example, live in Chicago—how easy it is to dream, isn’t it!
Where can our listeners follow and support your music?
Thank you very much. You can find my music on YouTube, for example on my record label’s channel: https://youtu.be/d_QOzXgzE8s?si=RMnKHtUpWrYkYPpW, or on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3soyEqLdAOHkXNSYTZcDhu?si=EFCatrb_RSGrK6kDZBFoSw. You can also find me on Instagram: @MartaRoure__, on Facebook, and other music platforms.
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
For the near future, I hope to keep moving forward and maintain my stability. To be grateful for every moment of life, and to continue writing so that my music can resonate with someone, near or far.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
Hopefully, they feel that everything is worthwhile—that life can be painfully difficult at times, but it is still worth it. That wounds are part of being human, and above all, that they are not alone.
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I would love that—the one you choose will be perfect. Thank you so very much for the interview; being able to express what I feel through it has also been healing for me. Thanks again.
