Hozier
Hozier
Hozier is born in Ireland . Ireland is an interesting county to come from especially breaking in the Music industry.because it is not as popular when it comes to having Popular Musicians.Compared to America or the United kingdoom.Hozier began writing songs from the age of 15 years old.And he is currently 34 years old . This means that it was around 2005 . Google was only 7 years old by then . Youtube was invented that year. Facebook was only 1 years old.The era of Music was a lot more different then it is right now.That is something that will make him stand out when he is giving out inspiring speeches.
Hozie taught himself how to play the Guitar.This just showed how serious he was to learn how to play the instrument and become successful. Self teaching yourself how to play an instrument . Determines an enormous amount of discipline that a lot of people don’t even have. He studied Music education for a little bit. Music education is good because he can learn the ins and the outs. Hozier became involved Trinity Orchestra he was a member and toured from 2009 to 2012.2012 became a backup singer for Billy ocean.He wrote the song Take me to church in 2013.
And he was opening up mic night in Dublin. Mic night in Dublin to get his name out there.This is soemthing that not everyone is willing to do.Because of how much work it entails to practice and make sure that you can put out a show.And most people who start doing it are inexsperienced so they have a fear of failure.He released the song in 2013.One thing that we would like to say that there calibure of Music that was being released from 2013 to 2016.Before the influence of short form content at that time Instagram was just 2 years in.Social media didn’t influence it that much.
Hozier EP was released in September of 2014.It met with success. Hozier songwriting style is unique the things that he can put together.He released songs like Cherry wine , Someone new , Work song.Take me to church was clearly the song that put him on the map and it made him successful . he was also nominated for a Grammy award.Hozie took a year break and went back to Ireland .Sometimes when you become successful it can be overwhelming and also the pressure that the public gives you when it comes to making sure that your always delivering and doing good music.
Wasteland his second album was released and it went silver. During the pandemic he raised awarenesse for the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC).Not that many Artist like to do this.Because they don’t want to speak about sensitive topics they think it will afffect their brand.However , if you truly feel in your heart that you want to do this . You should speak up when it comes to certain causes.One thing about this Artist that we like is his name . His name stand out very simple and plain Hozier. And it has calibre when you pronounce it.Your name as an Artist matters a lot.
Too sweet is a song that he released and it’s a good when it comes to the melodies.It’s quite clear that he cares about his craft and doesn’t want to put out Mediocre Music.Why has he lasted this long because he cares a lot about the craft and when you listen to the song that he just released it will make a lot of sense.This is not just a career for him but a passion us well.The scary thing a lot of Artist especially the ones that are going viral no one will even remember them in the next 5 years.
Nina simone he has credited for being his inspiration the bar and the standard is clear form him.Just look at what he likes to listen to.So it’s not surprising that what he likes to listen to.This may seem random . But there is certain Artist that have a look to themselves that look like Real Artist am not sure how to explain . But if you look at him . You will think that he is a Musician.The way that you present yourself to the public is very important because they don’t know who you are. So you have to do it well.
Hozier Music and Lyrics are very good what can songwriters learn from this.Always making sure that you don’t compromise when it comes to your craft.There was an Article that talked about the fact that Hozier beat the One hit wonder curse.Because he hadn’t have song go this successful.Since Take me to church.The music industry it’s so easy for people to forget about you then to even remember you.You can easily be forgotten and you can’t do nothing about it. You just have to live with the fact that no one ones you and that can be very difficult.
Because no one want to be forgotten.Hozier has talked about the fact that he would consider strike when it comes to the Ai that is if affecting the Music industry.Because it’s not real people.It’s basically like a machine.Chat gpt is being used more then ever.Many students are using it to even have the songs written by them.It’s crazy something like this during the 90s would have never even beeen respected.However , nowadays people are seeing it as normal.And what does it give for future Artist like Hozier who don’t need machines.And are capable of writing good Music.
Hozier will always be remembembered for his Take me to church song that was extremely popular . You couldn’t really go anywhere without hearing his song.And that because that type of Music was extremely popular.And there was a structure to write a song during 2013.You couldn’t just write whatever.And that is the difference.2013 songs had to written in a certain manner for it to become successful.During that time Royals by Lorde was released.And it was a hit.Just look at the structure and the meaning.Nowadays the written style is different.Copying trends will always be a bad idea.Because they die out.people will forget about it.And want to write about different things.