Maree McRae is a singer/songwriter from Denver.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you? I started writng the lyrics to radio songs when I was around 6. I had a book with all the tunes I loved written down, all the words. Guess I knew I would be a songwriter if I looked writng lyrics down at such an early age.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites? I am SO busy I don’t have much leisure time right now to listen, mostly in the car running to this show or that. Love Shawn Colvin, Michelle Branch, Patty Griffin.
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live? Definitely playing for a Race for the Cure show. Because my new album title track, “Urgency” was written after the diagnosis of my son’s immune disease, I feel such a strong connection with my music and survivors.
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events? Because music is so personal to each listener and can strike them in ways that are profound, or soften them, or bring awareness through emotion…it’s more than just something to listen to. When each person is moved and changed, it changes things in a broader way in the world, one by one.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician? Technology continues to be astounding. I think it has affected music recording studios with the number of high tech home studios now. I loop some of my rythmn when I play solo, so that has made it easier for me as a solo to have a groove through great technology, which adds variety to my live show.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be? That MUST be a Barbara Walters question! I don’t know! Sneakers for comfortability I guess…
I continue to work towards sharing my music with chronic illness patients and awareness to immune deficiency illnesses…
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