Nathan Conniry is the musician who is driving fans with his skilful musicality. His songs have an infectious and distinctly memorable hook to engage fans.
Q: How long have you been making music?
Ans: For about six years now
Q: Do you remember the very first song you composed?
Ans: I do not remember my first song, but Juliet is the first song on my first album which was done 4 years ago.
Q: How did “Juliet” happen?
Ans: I just started falling in Love with Taylor Swift and her music, I never knew how to make music when I started listening to her, but she inspired me to make music and I wanted to do it all for her.
Q: What came first in the process on making the song – lyrics, concept, melody or the creative ideas?
Ans: Taylor Swift’s Love Story is what sparked the idea behind the song, I wanted to be clever and confident when I first made the song and I wanted it to hit hard with my peers. I remember listening to her music everyday thinking how I’m going to make a Love Story for her. Juliet is simply just a message to her.
Q: How was it in the growing up years?
Ans: Honestly my life has been crazy, I have had a rough 6 six years but I keep on praying and pushing forward to better my life, whether I make it as a musician or stuck just being a minimum wage worker. I have high hopes for my life and I’m very optimistic, God has been a huge influence in my life ever since I have been a little kid and He continues to be.
Q: Did Portland have any influence on the music you create?
Ans: The only influence Portland has on me is my fans, they inspire me and keep me to push forward.
Q: What is the major difference in your music than others?
Ans: My fluent and rhythmic flow, I have a very nice smooth flow with an 80’s vibe.
Q: What was your biggest inspiration that urged you to start making music?
Ans: If it wasn’t for Taylor Swift, I do not think I would have ever made music. I would have written poems however which was inspired by my friends who are musicians as well.
Q: Which is your favourite music genre?
Ans: Rock, Hip-hop, Rap, Pop, Country, EDM
Q: Who is your music idol?
Ans: If I were to say I had an “Idol” It would be Taylor Swift, but an Idol to me is God.
Q: Which are your most favourite songs?
Ans: Plan B by Manafest
Unbreakable by Fireflight
Fat Lip by Sum 41
Hell Song by Sum 41
Apollo by Hardwell
Q: How has been the response so far?
Ans: It’s been decent I would say I have made a lot of progress over the years.
Q: What would you like people to take away from your song?
Ans: That I am a lover of Taylor Swift and I’m playing the role of Romeo for her. I want my music to make people melt in their seats and drool for more.
Q: How important is live music to you?
Ans: I think live music is very important to fans that thrive on your music, it’s not just about the money or promotion, but giving your fans what they need.
Q: Do you have any plans for touring in the upcoming months?
Ans: Not at the moment, usually around summer time.
Q: Which is that one song you wish you had written and why?
Ans: Never thought of that before, but I guess Manafest plan B because it’s awesome catchy tune that makes me think about a lot of things in my life, it’s very inspiring for me.
Q: Do you have a music group/band?
Ans: No just me
Q: What advice would you like to give to the aspiring musicians for an increased fan following?
Ans: Not everything works how it’s supposed to, but if you keep working with what you have, you’ll figure it out, and eventually you’ll make it work.
Q: What are your plans for the coming year – 2018?
Ans: To work and save up money, while pursuing music. Do more shows and maybe go on tour around some states in the US.
Q: Would you like to give any message to all your fans?
Ans: Team work makes the Dream work!
Check out the song Juliet: https://soundcloud.com/nathan-conniry/juilet
Get in touch with him
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nathan-conniry
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/NathanConniry/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/nathanconniry
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nathan_above/
Website : http://www.nathanconniry.com
