Stine Grove (Five Questions with...) Exclusive Interview

 
Stine Grove is a Danish singer on the trance scene who has collaborated with legendary producers thanks to her heavenly voice. Lots of great releases from recognized labels. The artist wanted to answer a few questions related to her work. Thanks Stine for your time. I invite everyone to an interview conducted only for Visions Of Trance.


1. What is trance music for you?

Euphoria, grandiosity, and lots of emotions. Trance music is also one of my dearest musical “homes” or “playgrounds” and it has been a constant and loyal companion in my life for many years now.


2. What motives you to create new lyrics and vocals in trance music?

I’ve noticed that in general I seem to write the best songs, when I’m either extremely sad or extremely happy. Of course, this is not always the case, and then I can draw on earlier experiences. Or other people’s experiences. Or simply imagine things.

But yeah, the lyrics always come most effortlessly to me, when I’m either heartbroken or euphoric.

3. Which of your songs is your best work and why?

You’re asking about *my* best work, not the producers’ work, so I’m only considering my own part here as a songwriter and vocalist (not the amazing productions of the producers).

I currently have four personal favourites.

First of all “Electric Love” with THIRDWAVE. I’m just so happy with the melody and the lyrics, and it’s actually also the only track of mine I’m still listening to on a regular basis. I’m usually tired of listening to my tracks even before they’re released, because I’ve already been listening to them so much by the time of release. But not “Electric Love”. 


“If I Never Make It Home” and “I Am Human” with Dan Stone and “Birds of a Feather” with James Dymond are also personal favourites of mine, because I feel they are well written songs too.




And I’m happy with my performance in these three songs, because I feel that I’m showcasing my vocal versatility (singing both powerfully, softly and using some different vocal techniques (i.e. melismas, and making my voice “crack” on purpose (little yodels or vocal breaks)).


4. When did you become convinced that lending your voice to a trance track is the best choice?

I can’t pinpoint one particular point in time where it happened. Rather I think it happens every time I’ve made a track, I’m really happy with. Then I get confirmed and convinced that lending my voice to trance is in fact a very good idea haha!

5. You have to admit that you have collaborated with many recognized artists of the trance scene. Is there anyone else you would like to create a track with?

I haven’t given it much thought, other than I’d love to keep working with the artists I’ve already had inspiring and successful collaborations with. Musical chemistry is important to me, because if I’m not connecting emotionally with a track, I am not able to write a good song for it (I have tried and failed).


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