The speaker reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their life and career, particularly in the music industry. They express their excitement for 2020, planning for a new music release and a tour. However, the pandemic disrupts these plans, forcing them to adapt and create new music from home. They discuss their experience of being in isolation, their struggle with loneliness, and the mental challenges they faced. Despite the difficulties, they found solace in creating new music and found a way to connect with their fans through livestreams.
The speaker also talks about their collaboration with Bono and The Edge on the track "We Are The People". They describe how the collaboration was a transformative experience, helping them grow as artists and learn more about the music industry. They express their excitement for the release of their first album with Maejor and their upcoming shows.
The speaker concludes by expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to perform again and their excitement for the future. They emphasize the importance of not taking things for granted, especially the simple pleasures in life, as a lesson learned from the pandemic.
1. The speaker recalls 2019 as a year filled with both highs and lows, including an ankle injury that sidelined them for a tour for one and a half months .
2. In 2020, the speaker was excited to return to touring and release new music, including the UEFA EURO2020 song .
3. The speaker was planning to bring the The Ether show on tour, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted these plans .
4. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the speaker found it challenging to transition from going out and hanging out with friends to isolation .
5. The speaker tested negative for COVID-19 and used this time to create new music .
6. The speaker is excited for the world to return to normal so they can perform their new music at shows .
7. The speaker spent their COVID-19 days in the studio creating new music and learning how to play the piano .
8. The speaker worked on a track with Bono and The Edge, titled "We Are The People," and collaborated with Maejor on a project called AREA21 .
9. The speaker learned a lot from Bono and The Edge, including how to think ahead and plan for the future .
10. The speaker is excited for their first show back after over a year of not performing, and is looking forward to playing new music .
11. The speaker found it emotional to see fans again after a year, realizing how much they missed the energy and the fans .
12. The speaker is now working on new music and plans to premiere a complete new show, including new visuals, new music, and new lights .
13. The speaker is excited about the future of their music and plans to continue creating and performing .