Interview with Belle Histoire

For my 8th interview, I had the "chance"  to see this new band from Kentucky that I quite fancy opening their hearts about their passion for music and cinema, Imogen Heap and showing their love for humanity...

Tout d'abord, can you introduce yourself?  

Jane, Aaron, Wes

The band is quite a baby, I know that you were in different bands before, how did you all meet?  

Jane and I (Aaron) grew up together. Her brother is one of my best friends so naturally we were around each other when I was hanging with him. Wes and Jane played together in Jane's former band.  

And how comes the idea to put your talent together?

Jane and I have always wanted to play music together, and now we feel that the time and the music is right.

Im french so Im quite curious to know why you choose to name the band "Belle Histoire"? Why a french name? :) 

Actually it was our producers idea. We were struggling with coming up with a name for the band, and Brandon (producer at Iron Wing Studios in Covington KY) came up with the idea of Belle Histoire or Beautiful History. We really like the imagery and meaning behind that name so it stuck.

I discovered Belle Histoire in a weird way, one of you has decided to "follow" me on twitter and I needed to "see" who was this new band who thought I could be interesting. Do you think that  Twitter/Facebook/myspace or else are become important in the life of a band?  

Social media sites are crucial for bands right now. It provides the perfect way for the band to meet, keep in touch, and interact with fans.  Twitter and Facebook especially have been a huge help for us!

Is it important for you to be close to the "fans"?  

Absolutely! Our fans are the most important thing to us.  We want to get to know our fans, and it is very important for us to always remain approachable as a group.

Aaron and Jane have played a show a little over 2 months ago, did you have good feedback?

We did! We had so much fun, and continue to receive a lot of positive feedback as we have played a few more full band shows since.

 
You played your first full band show about 2 months ago, how did it go?  

It was a blast! Our producer Brandon played bass with us and our friend Austin played guitar, who is now an official member of the band.

On your Facebook page, when you reached the 1000 "likes", Aaron bought a Tambourine to Jane. Does Wes will have a present for the 2000? ;)  

Haha, I'm sure Wes would love a new drum kit if someone would like to donate!

Are you writing the songs all together?  

I (Jane) typically write the songs and Aaron helps me put them together. This is how we created all of the songs on the Spirits E.P. 

And where do you find the inspiration? 

The inspiration comes from life, relationships, and stories whether real or imaginary. 

Do you have an idol in the music industry?

We really enjoy and look up to Imogen Heap. Her creativity and originality is outstanding. 

And in the rest of the world of arts? 

I (Aaron) love movies.  Johnny Depp is my favorite actor by far.

 
Do you have a special dream for the band? 

 Our dream is to do this full time. We just love playing music, and love sharing our music with whoever would like to listen.

Does your passion for music come from your family?  

Partly from family, but also from friends and each of our life experiences.  

And do your families are your 1st fans?  

Definitely. Our families have always been our biggest supporters.

Give me, each of you, 3 words to describe your music and 3 words to describe the band. 

Jane - original, passionate, emotional. 

Aaron - unique, energetic, real. 

Wes - really, really, cool. 

We would describe the band as passionate, emotional, and unique. 

You have released your 1st EP recently but you don't have a videoclip yet for one of the song. Do you have an idea of the kind of videos you'd love to have?

  We love videos with a story line. We hope to record a music video soon! 

Do you have a favorite song from this EP? Mine is "Nightmares"....

Our favorites are Spirits and Nightmares, followed by Madison and Man. :) 

And if you could choose a director to film it, who would you choose?

Actually we aren't very familiar with music video directors. Any good suggestions? 

Is there an artist with who you'd love to make a duet?

I (Jane) would love to do a duet with Brandon Urie from Panic! at the Disco. 

If you could make a cover, which song would you choose?

We really look up to Adele. We've though about doing a cover of one of her songs. 

Jane, could you sing in another language? 

I can't, but would love to learn!

When 1st heard your songs, I couldn't imagine that Jane was so young. Do you have a secret to "work" and protect your (amazing) voice?  

I've been taking voice lessons for years, and try my best to put that training into practice.

Do you have, in your Ipod, a song or an album, you will never removed?

   We are loving the new Young the Giant cd. 

Are you interested into the cinema or another art? 

We all love movies. We see most of the major ones and a lot of the independent ones that are released. 

Hard Question: Imagine that , Tomorrow, you become really famous in Europe (I mean really more than in the U.S), could leave your country to leave in an European ones to make it "easier" for your career?

  In a heartbeat! We all love to travel and experience new places, especially when it involves music.

  

If you could give your art for a charity, which one would you choose and why?

  We are currently giving proceeds from merchandise sales to Invisible Children. We really believe in what they do and want to help those kids. 

And finally: Do you have a special message for your fans/supporters?  

Just an incredible amount of thanks for all of the support over the last couple months. We are excited to go on this journey with you, and hope you are as well!