There is no ambiguous word Travis Birds. He knows what he wants to say and, above all, how he wants to say it. Adding sweet-sounding words isn’t enough for him: For him, identity lies in the nuances. That’s why he chooses them so carefully. There are even times when it takes hours to find the right thing… It puts such a burden on them that they don’t want to regret it in the future. Everything you taste is a direct sentence from the heart. This carries a burden of truth that can be lethal at times. “We are full of layers. We need to connect with our animal side because that’s where real things are born,” says the singer-songwriter. Next year
With an unprecedented halo of light, she now sings songs of loneliness, freedom, lust, magic and beauty, with the aim of transforming the darkness of the past into magnificent songs. Trust the written verb. And exhale love with the given syllable. Perhaps two reasons why he was chosen Response to the ’19 days and 500 nights’ myth: The voice of Meryem calling out to Joaquín Sabina after 20 years. It was a challenge that not only allowed him to emerge stronger, but also introduced him to an audience that had not yet broken away from him. The elegant pen he uses to create his images is his greatest appeal: beyond his sharpness, Carefully addresses the sweet madness that few dare to tackle. Travis has just begun his highest flight. For the first time, he is not afraid of heights or the coming thunder.
Are you the person you dream of being?
More. I can say that I turned myself around. When I started, what I was looking for was an escape from reality. And suddenly I discovered that it had the ability to transport me into a world where things were impossible. So I struggled to realize this fantasy. That was my initial intention, imagine what releasing my third album means to me. Sometimes I ask myself: How did I get here?
He took his first steps at the age of 19, which is a very complicated age due to the number of decisions that need to be made. Did you feel the pressure?
Yes, I was a bad student and couldn’t choose. I entered the design department and at first I wanted to die. I fell into an existential void that only music could pull me out of. This was my escape, the way that made me believe that I would find a way for myself.
At the time, he presented himself as “a mixture of a boy, a very serious man, an idiot, and an ordinary bug.” Do you maintain it?
No way! If there is one thing that characterizes me, it is the need for constant transformation. Today I will tell you that I am crazy about knowing myself and accepting what we envision about us.
Their debut ‘Año X’ (2010) sounded particularly sincere. Where do you usually research?
I’m very busy, I admit it. I’ll make you a drama for a little money. I suffer… but at least it gives me themes. First of all, I look at my experiences. And I find the environments in movies extremely inspiring.
Does this mean the story behind ‘Eduardo’ is true?
I’d rather not reveal this [ríe]. When I wrote this, I wanted to make the best song of my life. But still all I got was bullshit. I showed this to my family and they loved it: I would never put this on a record. And lo and behold, it has been a great ally at festivals. There’s something that moves people.
If we heard ‘Humo’ or ‘Elvis’ in 2023, would you still identify with them?
I know that person. He is someone I am proud of. Fortunately, I now have other resources and other skills at my disposal. There was justification for what he did then.
How did the Coyotes end up in charge of the ‘Pier’?
Absolute magic. Just a few months ago I didn’t know what to do with my life. It’s true that I was planning the new LP, but I didn’t have the equipment. That’s why I devoted myself to selling thermomix: the woman I was with taught me my music until she became one of the leaders of the series. One day I sat down at the piano and managed to finish a draft I had left unfinished. I recorded it and uploaded it to the networks. Later he heard about it and told me he loved she. Strong. Throughout my career, things have happened to me that a scientist would perhaps call nonsense. Even if they are, there’s a magic in them that always bothers me.
Which director would you compose a soundtrack for?
There is no doubt about Pedro Almodóvar.
What was it like to revisit Joaquín Sabina’s book ’19 days and 500 nights’? There was no lack of it.
This version was a tribute to him by his friend Benjamín Prado, but it had to go through a filter. They thought I was the best candidate for this among well-known artists. I approached it from a more interpretive perspective: I was more Maria than Travis. It was funny.
Is this the support you need?
Absolutely: The effect was greater than I expected. I didn’t expect much other than being surrounded by Titans and defending an anthem I grew up with. I didn’t think I would get this much recognition or that people would want this at my concerts.
Have you become obsessed with a melody?
Quite a few. When the spark appears, I go crazy to make it happen. But I don’t work under pressure. Which makes me obsessive… When it comes to expectations, I’m sometimes a little toxic: I choose to stop when I’m blocked. I will take it back. I trust him.
He devoted an entire album to this exact question. What did you discover during the development of ‘Mosquito Coast’ (2021)?
I went through a bit of a dark period while composing it and this was reflected in it. This was my first approach to a side of myself that I did not know. I always refused, and as a result of some experiences, I looked into that abyss and stayed there to observe.
He started it after a season in the Ecuadorian jungle. What was he running from?
This is my place in the world. In my head… because then reality becomes another movement. I have been passionately connected to nature since my childhood; It was exciting to get to know him in depth. And especially observe animals. Although it didn’t last very long, I had situations that pushed me deeper on a philosophical level: it went wrong, and on top of that, it cost me a fortune.
It is noteworthy that he does not rush to sing his songs. It actually takes up to five minutes. Is it important to give each one its place?
I am a filmmaker. I have a very cinematic style of writing and I need time to do that. Immediate consumption is toxic, the path and process are lost.
It also often brings changes that make them unpredictable.
This has to do with my chaos… I compose the same way I dress: I mix the leftovers. There are days when I sit down at the piano with a certain energy and return to the piano from a different place the next morning. I use the intensity of the present to create.
The name of their third album is ‘Perro Desire’ (2023). Interesting name, isn’t it?
Right? It describes very well the concept I want to emphasize. On the one hand, the dog refers to the world of instincts that interests me very much. Desire, on the other hand, refers to the urge we all have towards something.
Unlike before, you can feel a lot of light here.
The last lap was inspiring. Because the repertoire was denser and darker, it was sometimes difficult for me to get into it. And spreading it is complicated. Now I want to have a good time live.
Have you untied the knots in your stomach to enlighten him?
I had to figure out some things about myself. I observed them in ‘The Mosquito Coast’, and I wanted to try them in ‘Dog Desire’. This has given me freedom, I feel empowered. Self-acceptance is fun, it gets you taking action.
There is poetry in ‘When the Devil Comes to See Me’, ‘Grillo’ and ‘My Airs’. Do you pay close attention to every word?
To death. I’m very interested in languages. I’m flowing and lucky for me, if I connect, it comes to me easily. And if I’m not happy with it, I throw it away. I have to be clear about what I want to convey.
In ‘Urgente’ he says, ‘When I’m lost, I listen to your ‘tempo’, I follow your flow.’ Have you devoted hours to love?
There is nothing I wouldn’t do when it comes to love. I have to be in love with everything I do. It doesn’t always come through, but I’m looking for a way to keep it alive.
Have you censored yourself in these 13 years?
Yes, because I am a person who tends to think that I lack the knowledge to give an opinion. Overall doing this seems brave to me. A song consists of phrases that can become headlines. So I think it can be interpreted differently as long as it has nothing to do with me. I try to be careful out of pure respect.