Feb 16 • 06:46 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

Reket: many of my songs are inspired by unrequited love

Estonian artist Reket reveals that many of his songs draw inspiration from unrequited love and expresses his ongoing desire to create more music.

In a recent interview on "Hommik Anuga," Estonian musician Tom-Olaf Urb, known as Reket, spoke about the deep emotional influences behind his songwriting, particularly focusing on the theme of unrequited love. He shared that his music captures both the painful and beautiful aspects of love, reflecting a wide range of emotions. Reket expressed his self-awareness by stating that he attributes a silver medal to himself, indicating his belief that there is always room for improvement in his artistry and that he is not done evolving as an artist.

Reket also discussed a new collaboration that began last fall with Frederik Küüts, where they conceptualized performing Reket's music with a live band. He expressed excitement over how far they have come in preparing for their performances, confident that the audience will resonate with the adaptations of his beloved songs. The artist is keen on exploring the connection between his music and the audience's response, indicating a thoughtful approach to his next artistic endeavor.

The inspiration from unrequited love is a recurring theme in many of Reket's songs, including his track "Üksteist." He elaborated on the emotional turmoil that comes with feelings that are not reciprocated, describing it as a metaphorical struggle against a wall. This raw emotional honesty not only defines his music but also resonates with his listeners, who may share similar experiences, thus forging a connection through his art.

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