MUSIC | 2018 | Album | Hunnia Records
On my first album I aimed to free myself from genre constraints and external expectations, and to reveal my inner world through music. The compositions draw on the uplifting force of sacred music, the essential symbolism of folk songs, the freedom of jazz, the intimacy of indie pop, and the experimental playground of electronics – seeking balance between classical and contemporary sound.
Veronika Szász – music, lyrics, music producer, Gábor Deutsch (Anorganik) – mixing, mastering, István Bata – bass guitar, bass synthesizer, Ágoston Dobozy – keys, Ádám Meggyes – trumpet, flugelhorn, Sampo Hiukkanen – saxophone
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While making my first album, I focused on fully liberating myself from learned habits, genre boundaries, and any outside expectations that might limit free self-expression. I wanted to “unpack” myself in the language of music and reach deep layers I hadn’t accessed in a long time. I let feelings lead the process and kept only what still carried meaning after refinement—even four years later.
At the same time, it was important that the musical solutions express my inner images and fragmentary stories in a way that remains accessible to others. My strongest musical roots lie in sacred music, which motivates me to elevate the soul and find the paths that help me do so. Equally formative are folk culture and the folk-song tradition, which convey timeless content in an essential form through shared symbols while allowing personal interpretation. I’m also drawn to jazz’s freedom and presence in the moment, the personal tone of Anglo-Saxon indie pop, and the open, experimental field of electronic music for creating contemporary, associative soundscapes.
