with singer Arooj Aftab you Star Penn Badgley kicked off an evening filled with candid conversation, deep reflection and musical musings. A 12-minute video teaser depicting the meeting between the two was released earlier, garnering much anticipation. The eagerly anticipated collaboration between the Grammy Award-winning artist and the acclaimed actor intrigued fans, and their night did not disappoint.
title A night with Arooj Aftab and Penn Badgley, a video shared on YouTube gave viewers an intimate glimpse into their encounter. Aftab led Badgley to a chess forum, where the game served as a mere backdrop for heartfelt conversation. The two artists chatted about music while pretending to play chess. Aftab's next album is: night lane And a deep longing for the flower-filled nights of Lahore.
Considering the timing of the meeting, Badgley was initially hesitant, citing parental obligations. He said, “When I first asked to do it, I felt like I wanted to do it naturally. But when I tell them the time, I’m like, ‘Wow, it starts at 9 o’clock? I have a child… ,'” Gossip Girl Actor, Aftab playfully replied. “Sorry… It’s about time, not kids.” Their banter set the tone for an evening of genuine connection and mutual appreciation.
“I finally realized that I like chestnuts a lot,” said Aftab. And I’ve been thinking a lot about what it’s all about at night.” In exploring the nature of the night, she likened herself to Batman, preferring the cloak of darkness for her creative explorations. Intrigued by her nocturnal tendencies, Badgley shared her own perspective on her extensive nocturnal activities. love A crooner's music heard in the dark.
When Penn Met Arooj
As the conversation progressed through Aftab's creative process and thematic explorations, Badgley reminisced about the serendipitous friendship he gained while witnessing his performances live. “My wife, Domino, is in charge of all my friendships at this point. I mean, I don't know how that happens. “Including this,” he confessed with a smile, and Aftab also nodded.
The event, which included performers Laurie Anderson, Boy Genius, Philip Glass and “some indecent monks,” made Badgley a fan of her own. “You really screwed up that night… It wasn’t a competition and I’m sure you weren’t thinking about it this way, but you screwed up the rest of the squad.”
Praising the Grammy Award winner, the actor said, “From the moment the sound came out, I thought, ‘Who brought the singer?’ Where does this voice come from?… It felt like I was getting mastered at a different desk or something.”
Badgley continued: “That happens every time I put one of your tracks on. As soon as your voice comes out, I think, 'Ah, that's such an organic human being.'” Ahead of the release of the title song in April, Queen of the Nightat night lane And with Aftab's first music video, the singer is ready to own the year.
“It’s the shortest amount of time I’ve ever spent making a record,” Aftab said. “Probably a year or so, or a little less.” When asked if the emotional journey that began with the album would end with a conclusion, the 39-year-old was troubled.
“I’ve been in a period of healing and grief and loss, which is also associated with dark times,” Aftab said. eagle prince. “You know, it feels like you’ve lost someone, it’s dark, it’s sad. And after making that record, it's like I have some space and I'm spending this time touring like crazy and I don't feel like I'm that active during the day, so I'm really spending my time and realizing that the night is evolving for me. What it means and what darkness means.”
Night and 'Night Reign'
According to love in exile artist, night lane “It is a contemplative expression and the pinnacle of all enlightenment.” “I think it’s really good because it doesn’t give you a big platform to meditate,” she said. “I want to embrace myself more, like I like going out at night.”
Aftab said, “I love falling in love, meeting people, being inspired by conversations and busy streets. You know, do you like sitting on your front porch and listening to music? Just listen to the bugs, man.”
A defining moment occurred when Aftab shared his inspiration. Queen of the Night, which brings back memories of the verdant beauty of Lahore and the enchanting scent of the Queen of the Night flower. This nostalgic ode to the night encapsulates the essence of her forthcoming album, and is ready to captivate audiences with its moving resonance.
She said, “There is a flower in the jasmine family that blooms only at night and has a good scent, and its name is ‘Queen of the Night.’ I remember visiting with her parents in Pakistan in the 90s. It was truly a garden-like and green place. And people have planted this amazing flower in their gardens and it is like the most amazing, subtle, beautiful scent that one associates with driving in Lahore in the 90s.”
Aftab spoke about the inspiration he gained from his last visit to Pakistan. “As you know, I am not going to Pakistan. Even after 9 years, I am gone, and even after 4 years, I am still here. So the last time I was there, I attended the parties and met the people and it was really inspiring.”
“I thought of Rat Kirani, known as the Queen of the Night, as a party, as a person, as an interaction like that. I decided to name the album Queen of the Night. “That was the first working title,” he said.
talk about songs Queen of the Night, she said, “This song has to do with intoxication, like perfume at night. Like a child, like an 11-year-old in the 90s, you know? “In your parents’ friends’ garden.” night lane It will be released on all streaming platforms on May 31st.
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