Teenager aims to inspire and comfort with single ‘Moon Girl’
"I never intended on it going public, but might as well share it so other people can be uplifted too."
Local 15-year-old, Lyssa Heyman tells in her single, “Moon Girl”, that it’s okay to have occasional bad days, especially in the times we are living in.
She wrote the song to inspire people going through a difficult time.
It is the first single from her extended play (EP) titled Lyssa Heyman, which features six tracks.
According to Heyman, she chose to release “Moon Girl” first due to its catchy sound.
“You want a song that people will enjoy and find meaning in,” she said.
“I wanted to spread the message that it is fine to feel down because it won’t last forever.
“So many people we know went through a rough patch this past couple of months.
“I originally didn’t intend for the song to go public, but I might as well share it so other people can be uplifted too,” she said.
For this teenager, it is important to have a positive effect on people through her music and make listeners feel inspired and comfortable in knowing that they’re not alone.
The music video is a lyric video and viewers will enjoy the colourful graphics that were used.
Heyman enters the music industry at a very young age and says she always had an attraction to music.
“To put it simply, I think that music is quite spectacular.”
It was also the pre-production of “Moon Girl” that she highlights as a very exciting moment in her life.
On a more serious note, Heyman added that she loves to write in various genres.
“I find it so much fun. Music allows me to express my thoughts, emotions and views as well as have others listen,” she said.
She will perform on the Expresso morning show on SABC3 this week, which will be her first television appearance.
Q: Tell us more about yourself and your hobbies
A: Music is one of my hobbies. I have played the guitar since I was in grade 3. I also do boxing classes, which is my favourite sport. It is a way to punch away frustrations and deal with everyday situations. It is a great stress reliever.
Q: Where did your love for music start?
A: My family is not necessarily musically oriented, although I know my dad listens to a lot of music and my grandmother used to play the piano. My immediate family have been very supportive of my music and they love to listen to it. I have always had a thing for music and singing as well.
Q: What would you like to accomplish through your music?
A: I would love to incorporate music into my future, but only time will tell. I want my music to reach people all over the world.
Q: What are some of the biggest moments in your life?
A: I am extremely grateful for realising my music. I must be honest if I say I don’t think I have experienced some of my biggest moments in life as yet. I am looking forward to seeing what my biggest moment will be.
Q: Any advice for young up-and-coming artists?
A: Be kind to yourself and keep on believing in yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself as any artists do experience up and downs in their career.
Listen to “Moon Girl” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-hNRieX2EI
This or that
– Delivery or sit-down restaurant?
Sit-down restaurant
– Board games or card games?
Board games
– Instagram or Facebook?
Instagram
– Superheroes or supervillains?
Superheroes
– 80s or 90s music?
The 80s
– Cemetery or haunted house?
Haunted house
– Ability to fly or the ability to read minds?
Ability to fly
– Live in a tree house or a castle?
Live in a tree house
– Meet Barack Obama or Donald Trump?
Barack Obama
– Classroom clown or classroom nerd?
Classroom clown.
Lyssa Heyman’s video for up-and-coming artists:
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