This interview explores the magic behind “I Met You on Christmas,” diving into Elvira Kalnik’s creative journey, her uplifting holiday themes, and the artistic evolution shaping her newest release, “Happy New Year.”
1. “I Met You on Christmas” is described as a story of miracles, destiny, and holiday magic. What inspired you originally to write this song, and what made you decide to re-release it now?
Thank you for the question.
It is a beautiful fairytale happy end story that every girl dreams about. I think that many can relate to it.
There’s a part in the lyrics: “Make a wish and believe it…”.
To me, Christmas and the new year holiday season carry magical vibes that make all wishes come true.
I would also like to mention my new song “Happy New Year” that I just wrote recently and expect to be released on December 23d, “Happy New Year” carries a similar theme: “Make a wish and see it coming true”.
2. Your first self-produced music video for the song marked a turning point in your artistic evolution. Looking back, what did creating that video teach you about your creative capabilities and future direction?
I learned that everything is possible if you put your mind and soul into it.
I really enjoyed the process even though it wasn’t easy at all. Then, I learned more and more with every creative project. Some of my songs and videos received awards and recognition among film and music contests and festivals. The creative field is infinite. It makes you learn something new constantly.
3. The track blends electronic pop with theatrical and emotional storytelling—your signature style. How do you approach balancing these elements to create something that feels both futuristic and heartfelt?
Thank you so much for this question!
It somehow comes naturally and also based on my versatile background of learning musical and acting skills.
I always felt that there’s more than just a genre or a style. I don’t feel like staying in a box labeled by a particular genre. There’s always more to explore and experiment with.
It’s like honeymaster dressing: contains bitter, sweet, salty and sour tastes, but still, it tastes good.
Someone just looked out of the box and decided to experiment with tastes and create something versatile and balanced.
4. The holiday theme of manifested wishes and finding love resonates with many listeners. What message do you hope your audience carries with them after hearing the re-release this season?
I have the same message for both releases: “I Met You On Christmas” and my recent release “Happy New Year”. Look at the bright side! Drop all the doubts and truly believe on the level of knowing that wishes will be granted, and they will!
The holiday season creates beautiful vibes and makes people to open up and share their kindness and love as I wrote in the song “Happy New Year”.
5. You’ve had an impressive year, including performing “Dreams Come True” at the United Nations Humanitarian Gala and earning a Presidential Award. How have these milestones influenced your creative mindset and the way you approach new projects?
I’m very grateful for the recognition and for being invited to perform at the United Nations Humanitarian Gala by the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research and the founder Dr. Andrise Bass, who is a very kind, positive and highly intelligent human being that work very hard to create peace in this world along with other selfless peacemakers.
I believe that everything is possible when you truly follow your heart, which is the way paved by our Creator. That’s the only right way to go.
6. Your work spans music, video production, fashion, performance, and more. As a multi-dimensional artist, how does each of these disciplines contribute to the world you build around your songs—particularly one as cinematic as “I Met You on Christmas”?
I view it as one piece without separating.
If your mind is all about creativity, you’ll be creative in everything including preparing and serving food. It’s just a matter of time learning different skills like playing instruments, singing, dancing, design, visual arts, filming, photography and the list goes on.
I just follow my heart and get inspired easily just like I got inspired by the holiday vibes that made me write the song “Happy New Year” a week ago, record it in a few days and send it to distribution yesterday. It’s a last minute release. I didn’t plan on it. It feels like the song has written itself. Probably it’s meant to be.
I’m grateful to Mick Morrison, a very talented and skilled mixing and mastering engineer who added his magic into the song and did everything possible to prepare it for release on time.
The song comes out on December 23d and will be available on all major platforms. However, I want people to listen to the song already as it brings childhood warm happy vibes.
The song is available for listening and free download on the following platforms:
Bandcamp
https://elvirakalnik.bandcamp.com/track/happy-new-year
Soundcloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/JFDIM5gBjsC9UwUPo9
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