Canadian singer-songwriter Heather Hill and I caught up just after the release of her fourth album "Twilight Mist". Heather's songwriting is strongly influenced by the natural environment around her home in Canada and the twilight is a particularly productive time for her to write both in terms of inspiration and the space to be creative after a busy day with work and family.
Heather was classically trained and played classical and pop music for years before she "gave herself permission" to write her own songs. Since then she has written extensively and collaborated with many other musicians.
We played a recording of "Twilight Mist" which Heather wrote about and for her mother when she was close to the end of her life. The song itself is about transition and not being afraid of what might lie beyond. Another great story about Heather's new album is the inclusion of her mum's first ever recorded song - recorded when she was in her 80s!
It was a real pleasure to hear about Heather's passion for music and the things that inspire her.
Check out Heather's website to hear more of her music including her new album: