A Chill Chat with Ed Sheeran: Beyond the Numbers
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Ed Sheeran, the global music sensation, chilled with David Broncano at La Revuelta. Amidst his Spain tour, he premiered two new tunes, "Azizam" and "Old phone," previewing his upcoming album, Play.
Ed Sheeran's Iconic Tunes: More Than Meets the Eye
Two of Sheeran's renowned tracks, "Thinking out loud" and "Shape of you," received plagiarism lawsuits but he was acquitted, ending a decade-long legal battle. What came from this ordeal was the creation of "Old phone," a heartfelt ballad inspired by messages buried within his seized phone — conversations long forgotten with exes, deceased friends, and estranged family members. "Old phone" isn't a victory dance, Sheeran joked, "I haven't become successful because I'm good-looking."
The Artist, Not the Numbers
"Shape of you" topped the Spotify charts worldwide until relegated by The Weeknd's "Blinding lights." Rather than feeling defeated, Sheeran gifted The Weeknd a bottle of bubbly worth over 1,000 euros. Unlike the stats that dominate today's music industry, Sheeran emphasizes the importance of releasing meaningful music and delivering stellar performances. He believes in the power of connection through music, avoiding the pressure of chart-topping hits and embracing a comfortable third or fourth place. In his words, "Usain Bolt doesn't need to worry about someone breaking his records, but the third or fourth is still just very fast."
Music, for Sheeran, isn't a competition but an expression of individual experiences. He embraces diversity in musical tastes, even collaborating with Iranian artist Googoosh to create "Azizam," a song inspired by Persian culture. Don't miss his performance at La Revuelta.
Insights:
- "Azizam" is inspired by Persian culture and features elements of Persian wedding rituals.
- Ed Sheeran prefers to avoid the pressure of chart-topping hits, focusing on releasing music that holds personal significance.
- He believes that music is subjective and diverse, instead of being a competitive arena.
- Sheeran collaborated with Iranian artist Googoosh on his latest track, "Azizam."
The average music listener might not be aware that Ed Sheeran's heartfelt ballad "Old phone" was born from the legal battles over his previous tracks "Thinking out loud" and "Shape of you." Additionally, despite his numerous chart-topping hits, Ed Sheeran emphasizes the importance of creating and delivering music that resonates, rather than focusing solely on entertainment statistics or pop-culture trends.
