WALKING ILLUSION Unleashes “Crazy” With A Powerful Release As We Connected With The Artist For A Deep, Emotional Interview
- STAFF
- 7 days ago
- 5 min read
By: Staff
“Crazy” arrives with magnetic depth, a breathtaking emotional pull, and an unforgettable cinematic presence.
We spoke with WALKING ILLUSION about their newest release, “Crazy,” a song that moves like a secret carried in the chest. It is slow, intentional, and built to pull you into an emotional space before you even notice it has happened. “Crazy” is about crossing that line where feeling overtakes logic, where something you cannot explain still calls to you. It is quiet, vulnerable, and meant to sit inside you long after the final note.
WALKING ILLUSION writes from lived experience, beginning every track in solitude before expanding its world through production. With this song, the collaborative element becomes part of the storytelling itself.
Keep scrolling to get into it with WALKING ILLUSION.
Here’s how it went:
Begin Interview:
Hello WALKING ILLUSION, we’re thrilled to have you here for this interview! We've had an amazing time exploring your music and diving into your creative journey. Now, we’re even more intrigued to get a deeper look into both your brand and your personal and professional inspirations.
Q. After experiencing “Crazy,” it feels emotionally honest and quietly intense. What is the song really about for you at its core, and how did the word “Crazy” become the title that you felt suited it best?
A. At its core, “Crazy” is about that moment when emotion takes over and logic fades into the background. It’s not about chaos or losing control, but about willingly stepping into something you know might not be rational. The word “Crazy” felt right because it’s the word people often use when they don’t fully understand an emotional choice. It carries both judgment and freedom, and that tension perfectly matched the feeling of the song.
Q. The song centers on being pulled by emotion even when logic steps aside. Did this come from a firsthand personal experience, or from observing someone else go through that kind of emotional tension?
A. It’s a mix of both. Like most honest songs, it started from something personal, but it also grew by observing similar patterns in others. That inner conflict between what you feel and what you know you “should” do is something almost everyone experiences at some point. I wanted the song to feel universal rather than tied to a single story.
Q. How did working collaboratively shape the emotional tone of this song compared to creating something entirely on your own?
A. The vocal melodies were already written, since I always sing my songs during the composition process. That part is very instinctive and personal for me. What truly changed with collaboration was what happened once Audrey stepped into the song. Her presence elevated the emotion, the delicacy, the precision, and the overall accuracy to a professional level. I also chose to keep both of our voices in the choruses, not only because they complement each other, but because it reinforces the idea of an emotional union between two individuals. It became another way to visually and emotionally express the core concept of the song.
Q. This song doesn’t rush to explain itself. Were you comfortable leaving certain emotional questions open for the listener to sit with?
A. Very much so. I actually prefer that. I don’t think music always needs to explain itself clearly. Sometimes the unanswered questions are where the listener connects the most. I wanted people to feel something before understanding it, and to let their own experiences fill in the gaps.
Q. Did you ever worry that the vulnerability in this track might be misunderstood, or was honesty the priority regardless of how it might be received?
A. Honesty was always the priority. Vulnerability can be misunderstood, but polishing it too much would have taken away what makes the song feel real. I’ve learned that if a piece of music feels honest to me, it will find the right audience, even if not everyone interprets it the same way.
Q. What do you hope listeners recognize or feel within themselves the first time they hear “Crazy”?
A. I hope they recognize that feeling of being drawn toward something without fully knowing why. That quiet internal pull. If the song makes someone pause and reflect on a moment where they followed emotion instead of logic, then it’s doing what it was meant to do.
Q. Do most of your songs draw from your own life and experiences, or do you sometimes step into fictional worlds? How personally present are you within the stories and characters of your music?
A. All of the songs I’ve written throughout my life come from personal experiences. I draw directly from what I live and what I feel. Even if a song isn’t told in a literal way, the emotion behind it is always real. I’m fully present in my music, because it’s my own lived experience that shapes the stories and gives them meaning.
Q. Where does your creative process usually begin from a production standpoint? Does the rough work start in your home studio, or do you collaborate with others early on? And when it comes to finishing a track, do you handle mixing and mastering yourself, or bring in outside support?
A. The process always begins in my home studio, but about ninety percent of my songs are first written on acoustic guitar. That’s also where the vocal melodies really take shape. From there, I move into the production and mixing phase, where I decide how “in the box” the song will become. I’m very drawn to synths and atmospheric textures, and sometimes the guitar completely disappears from the final mix. I handle the mixing myself, but I always leave the mastering to Louis Morneau. He’s a true professional, and having that external ear at the final stage is essential for me.
Q. Thank you for sharing so openly. Looking ahead, what’s next for you? Are there any upcoming projects or creative directions you’re excited for listeners to experience?
A. I’m continuing to explore a cinematic, emotionally driven sound, while pushing myself to experiment more with rhythm and texture. There’s new material coming that builds on what “Crazy” introduced, but with slightly different emotional colors. I’m excited to let the project evolve naturally and see how listeners grow with it.
WALKING ILLUSION, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
End Interview
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