Yon Idy On the Making Of “Blood Red”
How does "Blood Red" reflect your musical journey and growth as an artist?
The reason we chose “Blood Red” to be the first song of this new music phase I am entering, is because it had every element I've used in songs in the past and also from what's to come in the future. That is both musically and lyrically. It has an acoustic beginning, then an even slower bridge that leads up to the powerful and lowder chorus. I've always been a fan of rock and I've looked forward to the day I could incorporate the style to one of my songs. The lyrics only add to the power of the song. Having that, it was a good song to highlight this beginning point musically for me.
Could you discuss the lyrical themes or messages conveyed in "Blood Red?"
“Blood Red” is about the ending part of a relationship. Although, not about the sad part of it. It has to do more with the disappointment and maybe resentment that comes from not getting to what the expectations were at the beginning. Everything that was promised with words or actions and wasn't fulfilled. And the ending that might have not been expected at all isn't as pretty to experience.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for "Blood Red?"
Although it's the first song published from my upcoming EP, it's the song that took the longest to record. There are multiple versions of the chorus that I and my producer recorded and tried. It took us a few days to go back to the song and brainstorm ideas. We were looking for something that would compliment the verses but also provide the explosiveness that the verses were leading up to. Until we landed on this chorus. I do think we did a good job with it.
Can you share a bit about your musical background and the journey that led you to where you are today?
I was brought up in a family that are really big fans of music. I was always surrounded by it. When I was about six, my dad opened the only rock radio station at the time in my country. I spent a lot of time in the studio there. 10 years later I got the acoustic guitar from the radio and started learning it online. Pretty quickly I realised I was more attracted to the idea of creating music. So I started writing songs soon after. Interestingly enough, when finishing a song, the feeling is still the same as when I wrote my first one. That is probably one of the biggest reasons I still do music.
What challenges have you faced as a singer-songwriter, and how have you overcome them?
The biggest challenge would be having the opportunity to play in cities and countries where I know there are audiences that listen to my music. Being from North Macedonia, it's quite limiting in that sense. Although the internet provides a great medium to reach audiences virtually, I would still love to play in all the places my music would be enjoyed in.
