In this episode of the Folk My Life podcast, host Andy sits down with the talented musician Bity Booker. They discuss Bity's unique upbringing in Italy and Australia, the influence of her artistic family, and her journey as a musician. Bity shares insights into her songwriting process, and her experiences in the music industry.
We begin by discussing how she grew up in Umbria, Italy, before moving to, Australia. We touch on her history as a metal musician and her experiences in early bands, before moving on to explore Bity's songwriting process. She explains how some songs come easily, while others take time.
She values authenticity in her recordings, she explains her recording process and how, using a four-track machine to record the music and vocals in a single take can take time to get it perfect. Bity explains how the mood and moment can affect the recording and she describes how important it is to be able to recreate the sound perfectly on stage.
She discusses some difficult experiences in the music industry both with studio recordings and also a truly heart reaching story as a "folk my life" moment at a gig early in her career.
Also in this episode
Bity talks about her father who is a visual artist, and how an artistic family has been influencing her creative journey. We discuss how her music often reflects her connection to nature and personal experiences and also how her latest EP features songs inspired by folk traditions and stories.
Song Suggestions - the playlist is here...
Her artwork complements her music, creating a holistic artistic expression. She draws constantly and paints with watercolour in found frames. She has illustrated song books and her own merchandise available from her band camp and website.
Timings
Also in this episode. Picture by Marinella PiantoBity Booker's Artwork and Musical Recommendations Timing
