I try to create songs that are really massive and intense, but at the same time remaining honest and raw.
Zola JesusTrue expression is hard when performing opera. The problem is that opera relies on the dramatic context of the piece. It can be interpreted and represented, but there are guidelines; there is a vocabulary within the pieces that you must know objectively and reflect.
Zola JesusMy music started as a way to break through weaknesses - like anxiety, which was completely taking over my whole life, where I could barely function.
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