Interview: Noa Sabi
Noa Sabi, a singer-songwriter based near London, talks to Louder Than The Music about her critically acclaimed new single "When Something Changes" and her plans for a follow up song.
For those who haven't heard of you before, can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got involved in making music?
I'm a composer, pianist and lyricist based in Surrey, UK. My music journey, like many other artists in my genre, began in Sunday School, singing for the congregation as a young girl. I quickly began receiving solos, which then transformed into choir parts, and then blending these influences whilst taking piano lessons.
Tell us about your new single 'When Something Changes' and what the inspiration behind it was?
I wrote this song in my early teens around the time I got baptised, and the inspiration really formed a set of songs I wrote almost if not all at once. It is a testimony to the transformative power of Christ once you give your life to Him, but ironically, has never made more sense to me than it does at this present moment.
Do you have any plans to release more music in the near future?
G-d willing, I will be following When Something Changes with a contrast track planned for early June and I am looking forward to how it will be received.
What message would you like people to take from your music?
My music is all about worship. Mostly, I want people to feel inspired to connect with G-d and see the power of grace. We often hear that true faith is about having a personal relationship with The Father, which could not be more vital to this generation; I hope my music encourages listeners to do the same.
How would you describe your style of music, and what are your influences?
Worship R&B. From classic gospel choirs to more acoustic and minimalist formats, I like to infuse the timbre of my voice with live instruments.
How would you define success in your career as an artist?
It can be hard to know how to measure it in this tech-based era, but my metrics are simple. Wherever I am called, I will go. James 5.20 tells us to consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. I hope my music will reach many ears, but if one person is impacted by my song, I have fulfilled my purpose.
