Jonathan Louis chatted about his new studio album, the spiritual “Hope,” and being a part of the digital age.
‘Hope’ album
On the song selection approach for “Hope,” Louis said, “After two decades of working with my clients as a psychic, I saw a very prevalent theme emerge; despair. This project started a few years before the pandemic, but it became amplified due to the reality of mass loss. The grief seemed deeper, a collective grief was felt and there was more division in families.”
“This theme became my muse while writing the songs on ‘Hope’,” he said. “As an artist I want people to enjoy just listening to the music, but my goal was to get them to feel something as well. Each song is derived from an affirmation I wrote to help shift a person’s energy while listening,” he explained.
“So the song selection process for ‘Hope’ was driven by my needing to make sure the songs have a purpose. Each track tells a story, and one with a specific intent to inspire and empower someone based on where they are at in their lives,” he said.
Favorite song on the CD
On his personal favorite song on the album, he revealed, “Angels.” “Angels. Hands down. Whenever I am working with clients, the first thing I do is connect with my own spirit guides. My process when working psychically is the same whether I am doing a reading, a seminar, or channeling music,” he said.
“The goal is to get people to use this track as a way to invoke that energy for themselves. and to know that they are never alone,” he added.
Theme of the record
When asked if he was going for a certain theme, he responded, “Hope in all areas is the theme, while navigating fear, loss, and the challenges we face daily. Confronting fear in all areas of the listeners life and helping to vanquish that fear, leaving them with a sense of empowerment became a musical mantra… To give power back to those who may have lost it along the way.”
The digital age
On being an artist in the digital age, now with streaming and technology being so prevalent, he said, “Streaming and modern technology has given me an amazing opportunity to get my music out to the world at the touch of a button.”
“There is something very cool about knowing someone in Germany or England is listening to your music the day it is released,” he added.
Music and songwriting inspirations
On his music and songwriting inspirations, he remarked, “My clients are definitely the inspiration for my music. I am blessed to be very busy with my readings and I know it’s not always easy to get an appointment with me, so this is an extension of my sessions, another form of reading for people and empowering them with the tools they need to help shift the energy around them. To enhance their lives, giving them Hope and removing blockages.”
Success
Regarding his definition of success, Louis shared, “Living a life that is in balance, while learning the lessons I came into this life to learn. To teach others to create balance and harmony in their lives. To help them confront all their fears and worries with confidence and empowerment. That is definitely what I would consider success.”
“Hope” is available on digital service providers by clicking here.
“Seriously, I want this to be like a reading for them each time they listen,
he said about “Hope.” I want them to see, hear, and feel each note, chord, and melody and allowing their energy to align with the vibration of the music. Ultimately helping to promote the healing it was designed to create,” he concluded about the album.
