In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and singer-songwriter Ella Joy Meir, as they discuss the Meta Sound Collection, creative balance, Artlinks and her musical household
About Ella Joy Meir
Ella Joy Meir is a musician of all trades creating in Brooklyn, NY. She works in a range of roles—from sound design and composition to performing as a singer and keyboard player. For the past three years she has been working as a contributing composer for the Facebook Sound Collection, recording and producing over one hundred tracks in a range of styles. From folk to EDM to lo-fi bedroom rock to cinematic, Meir’s work radiates excellence. Her work for Facebook has been used in a number of viral videos, with hundreds of millions of views. Meir has also created content for Splice, iZotope and ToneStone. As lead singer, bandleader and songwriter for Iris Lune, Meir has released three EPs, a number of breathtaking videos, and a full length LP. Billboard has called Iris Lune’s music “ a microcosm of swirling, authentic stories [...] with a tinge of electro-pop to tie everything together.” Meir has also written and performed songs for the Macworld conferences of 2013 and 2014, performed on the soundtrack of Cautivadas, an acclaimed documentary by Mercedes Ortega, and composed music for a number of independent film projects produced by Tired and Beatup Productions.
These days Meir is writing new music and collaborating with artists across the world on new projects. She’s looking forward to recording a new full length LP in the fall of 2022.
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About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng.
Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks.
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