![]() ![]() The lyrical content written in the ’60s and ’70s is exponentially better than the lyrical content in music now because people actually read books during that time. Love was more authentic and poetic, people actually wrote lyrics that were profound, not vulgar and synthetic. People back then had more emotional range and depth then the present generation. HP: Music from the ’60s and ’70s were written by people who were not imprinted by technology and social media. S!: In your opinion, what is it about the music from the ’60s and ’70s that continues to captivate audiences who weren’t even born during that era? I started composing songs that I actually enjoyed in my early 20s. I taught myself how to play cello, violin and anything with strings. ![]() At 12 years old, I started playing viola in music class and was also in choir. When I was nine years old, I watched the ‘Start Me Up’ video for the first time and decided that I wanted to be a guitar player. ![]() I have been writing songs since then but obviously my first compositions were not the best. That same year, I saw the movie The Yellow Submarine for the first time and decided after watching that I wanted to be a musician like Paul McCartney. HP: I started playing piano at seven years old, I had a piano teacher named Vera. S!: Can you share your journey in music and songwriting? How long have you been crafting lyrics and melodies? I came up with the name when I was 16 years old and have been using it since then. It is also the shortened version of my name, Autumn Hawk Percival. Hawk Percival: Hawk Percival is my persona, The Hawk is based on my shadow side and shadow feelings. Shindig!: Hawk Percival: Is it an artist/group name or more of a persona, akin to Ziggy Stardust? We’ve been following the music of this young lady from LA for some time now, so here’s the latest from HAWK PERCIVAL, taken from her debut album for Think Like A Key ![]()
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