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Insights from Violette Wautier's Journey

Nov 6, 2024

Notes on "คำนี้ดี Featuring" with Bick and Violette Wautier

Introduction

  • Host: Bick
  • Guest: Violette Wautier
  • Theme: Discussion about V's career, new album, and personal insights

Bick's Experience

  • Bick reflects on his career, staying at one job for 10 years, and acknowledges 11 years is a long time.
  • Emphasizes that not many people can stay at one place for so long, but Violette has.

Violette Wautier

  • Current Activity: Releasing a new single and album.
  • Previously featured on THE STANDARD and a sister show.
  • First appearance in full English was on a podcast called "We Need To Talk".

Name Pronunciation

  • Violette comments on how people mispronounce her name, saying it used to bother her but now she is indifferent.
  • Name pronunciation: "Violette" in French means "violet."

Multilingual Background

  • Violette has lived in multiple countries (Japan, Thailand, France, Canada) and speaks several languages.
  • Currently uses Thai, French (with her father), and English.
  • Discusses her experience trying to communicate in Japan despite not speaking Japanese fluently.

Current Projects

  • Violette's new album consists of all English songs.
  • She feels excited yet focused on creating the EP (Extended Play) and meeting deadlines.
  • Expresses a desire for her new music to go international.

Performance and Awards

  • Violette reflects on her first solo concert after 10 years in the industry, discussing nerves about filling seats.
  • She considers receiving the Best Female Artist 2024 award significant, as she had never won an artist award before.
  • Discusses the emotional weight of her career journey, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and recognition.

Relationship Insights

  • Violette speaks about her current relationship, calling her partner a best friend, which helps in accepting each other's flaws.
  • Discusses how self-love is essential for a healthy relationship, emphasizing that one must accept themselves before expecting others to do so.

Music and Writing Process

  • Violette shares insights into writing her new single "DANCING ON A GRAVEYARD," which reflects themes of happiness overshadowing others' sorrow.
  • Describes the challenges in songwriting and the evolution of the song through various demos.
  • Highlights the significance of her label's support in realizing her vision for the song.

Personal Philosophy

  • Violette expresses her hope to inspire others to follow their dreams, emphasizing the importance of persistence.
  • She values the word "flawless" that represents perfection from a personal perspective rather than a universal standard.

Conclusion

  • Bick encourages Violette to return for future discussions about her ongoing projects and successes.
  • Violette expresses gratitude for the opportunity and reflects on the value of practice through English interviews.