"I want to convey a cinematic atmosphere" SAMARA shares behind-the-scenes of recording her cover of Faouzia's song

SAMARA of SAINT SATINE shared her thoughts on the work through a behind-the-scenes video capturing the studio recording process to cover Faouzia's song 'Don't Ever Leave Me' in an acoustic version.

"I want to convey a cinematic atmosphere"... The reason for choosing the song

In the video released on the SAINT SATINE official YouTube channel, SAMARA explained the reason she chose 'Don't Ever Leave Me,' a track from Faouzia's debut album, as her cover song. In the video, SAMARA stated that she feels as if she is in a movie whenever she listens to the song, and decided on the track because she wanted to convey this deep cinematic atmosphere.

Regarding the song, SAMARA mentioned, "It is a melancholic but also beautifully sad song, like a poem." She also described the original artist, Faouzia, as an outstanding singer and added that the dark and melancholic aspects of this song align with her own tastes. As for the emotion of the song, she explained it is "a story about someone who loves deeply but fears losing that person."

Studio recording site and acoustic arrangement

The released video captures SAMARA conducting the recording in the studio. SAMARA prepared this cover as an acoustic version and expressed her enjoyment of the recording work, describing the studio as "a place that feels like home." The video shows snippets of the actual recording process, such as adjusting the volume according to the song's composition or practicing specific parts.

Regarding the power of a song, SAMARA shared her attitude toward this cover work, stating, "Even if a song is not necessarily connected to personal experience, there is a powerful force to convey those emotions depending on the singer's way of singing."

Completion of the cover work after a long preparation period

In the latter half of the video, SAMARA once again emphasized that this cover song is a special project she has been preparing for a long time. SAMARA said, "I have worked on this for a long time because I want to deliver the best possible result to the fans," and shared that participating in the recording session was enjoyable. The video concludes by sharing the work process in the studio.