Formula Indie Sessions – Interview with Kristine Begot
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
When I was a child, my dream was to become a popstar, but I’ve never really been much of a singer. I’ve always been particularly interested in meaningful lyrics, though, and I guess that’s how I became a poet.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
I’ve never learned how to play any instruments, because my ADHD always got in the way every time someone tried to teach me guitar chords or how to play drums or the piano. But I never had any issues focusing on writing. Quite the contrary! Writing poetry is my biggest passion in life. And I’m glad I got to know my ghost producer Noisenzei, who followed my instructions respectfully when helping me create beautiful beats adding another layer to my spoken word poetry.
What’s the story behind your current music project?
My latest project is actually called “nach” and is a humorous spoken word poem in Norwegian. “Liability” is my most beloved international poem, written for an English speaking audience.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
Spoken word meets electro meets therapy speech. “Liability” describes the feeling of being someone with an anxious attachment style in dating.
What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?
My ghost producer made this possible. Without his help, my spoken word poetry would have remained just words and no music.
What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?
My pen, my imagination and communication with my producer to give him the necessary instructions and all the little details I want him to change or add to the beat.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
The Norwegian artist Susanne Sundfør, and the band Highasakite have some amazing tracks!
And I will always and forever love MGMT – Kids.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
All my spoken word poems are very personal to me and my growth as a person and as an artist. I was once a victim of narcissistic abuse, which left me emotionally scarred and in need of a great deal of therapy. I had to unlearn everything my abuser had brainwashed me into believing about myself and about love. All my darkest poems were written while I was in therapy healing from my traumatic events.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
I want to help those who battle mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness and self-destructive thoughs. I want them to know they’re not alone. Life will get better, and it’s okay to feel all the feelings and talk about them while healing.
What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
Select your collaborator wisely. Some people will totally vibe with you and know exactly what sound you’re looking for. Others may not understand the assignment as well.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
I’d love to have my tracks remixed by some big names in the EDM-scene and perform at Tomorrowland or Ultra Music Festival!
If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
Daft Punk or Justice. Those French guys sure know their electronic music. I’d love to hear my poetry merged with their beats!
Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)
Website: www.kristinebegot.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinebegot
Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
I want to learn how to use a DJ mixer and make any performance fun and memorable. My spoken word poems are quite dark and heavy lyrically (with the exception of “nach”), and I don’t want my musical world portrayed as just a sad therapy session. I want people to dance. Listen, reflect, cry and DANCE.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
That I’m also the author of 4 novels and 2 poetry collections. None of which have been translated from norwegian to english yet, but hopefully one day, they will be!
