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Music Video & Interview with Ron Pope – playing Vinyl this Saturday 4/28…on a world tour in celebration of his latest album “Atlanta”
Ron Pope lives in NY but he’s from the Atlanta area. He writes and sings songs. He’s a singer songwriter; currently blowing up a town near you. We had the pleasure to ask him a few questions about his writing, latest album and the show coming up this Saturday at Vinyl in Midtown Atlanta. Check the video above and come back soon for beatlanta’s review of Ron Pope’s latest album “Atlanta.”
Here is the interview:
B: What kind of music do you make (in your own words)?
It’s a little bit of a lot of things that I love, all mixed together to make something that is unique. On my new album “Atlanta” there are rootsy elements and crazy, adventurous sonic elements blended together.
B: What made you want to name your new album “Atlanta?”
I felt that the song “Atlanta” was the clearest representation of what I wanted the album to feel like. The writing and production on that song is exactly what I hoped this album would feel like.
B: How long has it been since you left the Atlanta area?
I left after I graduated high school. (Wheeler High School, Class of 2001)
B: What do you miss most about Atlanta? Is that portrayed in your album?
I miss so many things about Georgia that it would be impossible to pick just one. Some of my close friends are still down there, so I miss them, of course. Even though I moved away from Atlanta such a long time ago, it still feels like home to me, and I think that comes across in a lot of my work. Regardless of where I lay my head, my heart lives in the South.
B: One thing I noticed upon hearing “Atlanta” is your ability to capture a moment and turn it into a emotional song…you’re a great storyteller. What do you think is key in being able to capture that moment and create a track that is relatable to your fans.
Honestly, I have no idea why people react to the songs or why they make sense to other people. I’m doing my best to be honest; maybe that’s what people like about it? I really don’t know. I’m just trying to write songs that I like…I never know if other people will enjoy them or not until a bunch of people hear them and tell me their opinions.
B: What experience do you hope folks get out of a Ron Pope show/album?
I’m hoping to create a community with my music. I want people to feel less alone when they hear these songs. I’m trying to convey the idea that most human experiences are universal. We all experience hope, love, loss, faith, despair, longing, joy, desire…I hope that when people hear my music, they feel connected to the songs. And at the show, I want you to get down…I’m doing my best to burn the house down every single night.
B: Anything you want folks to know about your show in Atlanta this Saturday?
I think that it’s hard to understand what a musician is about unless you see them live. Come to my show and have a good time with the boys and me; hopefully, it’ll help you see my music in a new light.
Get Tickets to the show on Saturday here
