Solar Parachute is the exciting new solo project of Drummer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Gaet Allard.
NR: Introduce yourself in less than 10 words…..
Allard: French drummer, multi instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, cheese lover, cat person.
NR: What made you want to get into music?
Allard: I was a hyperactive kid and my parents play music so I started with drums when I was 6. It helped me use up all the extra energy.
NR: What’s the writing process?
It generally starts when I’m out running then the idea gets clearer in the shower afterwards. After that, it’s usually very quick, I like to stick to the first inspiration.
NR: How do you transfer that onstage energy to the studio?
Allard: For me it’s no different. I play with all I have, all the time. It doesn’t matter if there’s a lot of people in front of me or if I’m recording in my home studio. I try to condition myself to give all by imagining I’m playing in a stadium even when I’m practicing 😉
NR: What come first lyrics or music?
Allard: Music. I am a musician first.
NR: How did you all meet?
Allard: It’s a solo project. Sometimes when I can, I call my friends to play with me on stage 🙂
NR: If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
Allard: I would have more live opportunities. I don’t think anything can replace the live show experience.
NR: If you could collaborate with any band / person / producer who would it be?
Allard: Dave Grohl! I’ve been a huge fan since I was a teenager. I would love to know more about his writing and producing techniques.
NR: How are you coping with lockdown?
Allard: I am actually finding myself being super creative. Having so much free time to write and compose is a luxury 🙂
Talk us through the new track ‘Can’t Help Myself’
The idea was determination – about the need to keep going and, seeing the positive aspect in every situation. I thought of the lyrics while I was doing my run so the idea for the video was a natural progression.
