How Willow Captured the Feeling of a Panic Attack on Her New Single ‘Run!’ | The Breakdown

[@JasTavares]

Watching her explain her own music and listening to all the meticulous-ness and how excited she is about it...its exquisite. She is poetry. She is an experience.

[@RichardRosiles]

definitely, the way she explains this is awesome. Making music is an experience for sure

[@sabastan333]

was literally about to comment that she herself, is an experience

[@newleft2254]

Cringe lol

[@spiritfiyuh11]

I absolutely agree ❤

[@tineshacopeland5414]

I wish more artists would be more intimate when discussing thier creativity like Willow has done in this interview. I have even respect for her as a artist and musician.👏🏽

[@RichardRosiles]

would this be interesting even from an artist that is completely unknown like myself?

[@sharonswa]

​@@RichardRosiles in my opinion, yes!

[@Tsag03]

I'm sayin!

[@Nelz91]

​@@RichardRosilesit might not get you views immediately. I mean look at Willow she doesn't get as many views as her peers. However if you strike gold with just one song and you already have that type of content out there someone like me would be more inclined to listen to more of your stuff if your passion for music comes across. When an artist has me googling techniques used in music that's when I know they care about what they do.

[@fivebyfivesound]

Moving forward, perhaps musicians will need to step more into openly discussing process and the more intimate underpinnings of the art, as AI becomes more adept at creating musical outcomes with sonic qualities that are less and less distinguishable from-and perhaps more aesthetically and psycho-acoustically pleasing than-human artists 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@nereydaluna_]

"Making music is the honor of my life, and im so happy to do it." Willow is truly an artist. So beautiful to watch her artistry grow

[@Onyinyechukwuyereuwa]

She loves what she does and that is called PASSION

[@completely_me75]

You can tell she really really lives and breathes the musician ship of her work. I lovveee that about her! That's what makes her music so damn good.

[@RichardRosiles]

@@completely_me75 definitely, it's awesome to hear people speak about things they are really passionate about.

[@Marta1Buck]

It's called odd meters and weird jazz chords.

[@fivebyfivesound]

@@Marta1BuckLOL. But how does she and her collaborators make it Pop so good?! 🤔

[@Gettothegone]

You tell em!!!

[@ensabahnur3104]

I'm so Glad her Parents listened when she spoke up as a child. Look at her now, she's a real musician with a love for music, and not just doing it as a means to an end.

[@letalucy644]

Yes! It comes across so clear that she’s In it for the MUSIC!!❤🎶⭐️⚡️⚡️

[@ad3098]

She knows her stuff. Very intentional, great vocal warmth & texture.

[@Kardrey6]

She definitely needs to go into the theatrical music space. The emotions, feelings and textures she places in her music definitely will do well in film.

[@StasFortis]

Willow is one of those who truly lives by music, she inspires!

[@sauceysinister7924]

Yeah, cuz she never had to have a real job and all the time in the world to be creative. False idols?

[@_marso_marsel_6000]

@@sauceysinister7924 so you're jealous?

[@KolkhozWoman]

I love how passionate she is. The song rocks, but I have to say the Tiny Desk version is better. I can't stop listening to it it's killing me.

[@completely_me75]

She killed it on Tiny Desk. 🔥💚

[@nipsenchanted]

We on the same boat, just keep running running run run and run runnnn backwards every time it ends 😭

[@KolkhozWoman]

@@nipsenchanted she gotta give us a ten minute version at the least

[@LadyKLoves1222]

Facts!

[@Strafuzz]

@@completely_me75 Absolutely!

[@nichelespeaks]

BEST DAMN INTERVIEW EVER! hands down. I felt like I was in the studio with her. i’ve always been a fan from afar but now I feel myself closer and will definitely be listening to the new artwork

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Like Prince always said….”Real music with real musicians.” Willow’s music is fantastic.

[@luckyarchery]

I appreciate that she's so excited to talk about this song! She doesn't downplay the magic of it, but celebrates it instead.

[@nipsenchanted]

“ why should we get hurt first before we need change” that line hits deep, how true is it.why hurt oneself before healing

[@2_st0ned70]

she is obsessed with music and i love it. she will produce legendary songs

[@carlopangan2308]

The way she talk, she’s like her father but in a different way. Love her passion and music.❤

[@poppysilk365]

I’m so used to all of these celebrities talking super slow and almost cathartic. Almost like they learned how to “talk” in media training. Willow is not worried about looking and sounding cool. You can actually hear her being excited about music.

[@marion5641]

Everything she says she wants her music to make us feel DOES feel exactly like that. Every song on this album is litteraly a piece of art that makes so much feelings arise !

[@eatingtrees9077]

Not surprised to see the bit at 7min as most replayed because they way she highlighted the little vocal bits in the background was so endearing. You can tell she's proud of those. And she should be! I actually hadn't noticed them. There are so many lovely little details like that on this album.

[@yveanmore]

You are a true artist. All the way to your bones.

[@carlybun231]

"I don't wanna leave, but I don't wanna stay" is one of the most relatable phrases in a song I've ever heard. this is currently my favorite song on the album, the second I heard it on Tiny Desk prior to album release I was WAITING for it so eagerly. this is a super cool video!

[@rbvibezz6686]

Shes such a musician i love it

[@saynomoh2]

willow youre doing such a great job!!!

[@hieros-gamos]

Heavy agree !! This breakdown was awesome. I feel so honored to witness her greatness as it is continually debuted to the world.

[@shawngross5420]

Wow! The more I listen to her, the more I am impressed with her talent, creativity, uniqueness, and self-awareness. Willow is amazing, and it is a hoy to experience her art.

[@aligned.aligned]

I think it's so beautiful how she refers to her voice as an instrument. she is completely immersed in the music. she is the music. empathogen is such a gift.

[@nichelespeaks]

it was the break down of her vocals for me!!!!

[@taimartinez722]

Run! Is by far my fave song on this project...❤️

[@completely_me75]

I've listened to it about 20 times already😂. Good shit💚💚🔥🔥

[@letalucy644]

Same

[@mafaldaluciano4194]

This girl got a fan, really enjoying her music and work. She certainly knows pain

[@monique2299]

I fucking love this. i wish they would do this more with artists --- let them talk about their craft!! I love hearing about the creative process and all the little details --- it just breeds a deeper appreciation for the song itself. LOVED how she performed it on her tiny desk. come play a show in Seattle Willow!! 😭😭

[@melsyoutube]

that cup of tea is DANGEROUSLY close to all the expensive electronics and someone who talks with their hands a lot 😩

[@adrianadiaz6224]

The comment I was looking for lol

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

I feel like there’s nothing haphazard about Willow. She’s intentional to the nth degree.

[@averyfossett]

😂

[@wisdomesetv]

😂😂😂

[@ELKvlt]

The whole time it gave me anxiety. One oopsy and the tea is going down.

[@musicmoneymaker6457]

As a vocalist songwriter producer myself , I love her vocal tones and arrangements. Diverse ❤

[@Zex13000]

run was the track that really stood out for me on this album

[@Evolved-]

What a great, thoughtful artist she has become. I'm absolutely blown away by her new album. Just WOW!

[@letalucy644]

Run hits so hard to the core of my being. That last 20 seconds of the song makes me want to fly and cry. ❤

[@YoniGateKeeper]

I love how intimate this feels to listen to her share her creative process 🦋✨

[@landakcokelat]

They said you will sometimes find your emotion or feeling couldn't be described as something explicit, but you'll find music, movie, book, or just a poem that will speaks it for you perfectly. And it is right. This song perfectly speaks it for me :)

[@D0P4M34N]

I am literally in LOVE with Willow. Have been, always will be!

[@actweetS]

She is such an interpreter, the full artist package ❤

[@ernanidutra2711]

I love competent and self-committed artists with their art as Willow is! It's so passionate when we have someone who builds so properly and talks with so much confidence about what they do.

[@MARLONDRIVER]

willow is a breathe of fresh air, love hearing her elaborate on my fav song on the album 🫶🏻

[@FreDGuitaRtv]

It’s crazy to witness her evolution trough music and composition, and so young too, kid gonna go far

[@marcellmell0]

I loved this description, this music, and how Willow talks about it. I can feel these nuances, the flow. All this passion inspire me completely.

[@dearbreanna]

Someone said her music will be great for film and I agree. There’s so many layers and even texture to her sound, and I’m in love with it. I’m inspired 🖤

[@itsmichele]

So many things that she says resonates with me. The music she shares is complicated, deep and wildly artistic. Two words, absolutely amazing.

[@keymibenitez]

It's truly lovely to see how passioned she is about her work, she's an amazing artist and she deserved the recognition.

[@pachamama1158]

one of the best artists of her generation!

[@JeanneDArte]

I don't know where my life will lead me but since I was a child I've always wanted to be a musician, a performer, a singer, a songwriter. And I finally allowed myself to really slowly start creating a life like that 6 years ago when I was 21. Now I am getting to an age where you start to get really scared for not managing to make any of the many dreams come true, getting scared like "should I stop with the BS and just settle for a career that gives me a somewhat predictable financial safety net for when I'm old' ... idk ... Willow is such an inspirational professional, honing her craft, carving out her own path. It is so beautiful to watch the way she speaks about her process. It's how I speak about mine. It's how many artists that are so full on invested in their art communicate their desires and their ways of making them reality. I cannot let go of aiming for this as well.

[@AA-hb6sc]

You should read the creative act by Rick Rubin. Maybe it's a good idea to get a job in the field that is closest to your artistry, so that you can work on your craft and make money. Maybe the stress of not making money prevents you from creating more. This lady is fortunate to come from a rich family.

[@JeanneDArte]

@@AA-hb6sc thank you so much for taking the time to type out what you think might help in my situation. Thank you for that! Imma order that book now, it has been recommended to me a few times before actually. And yes true, I struggle with that financial safety part probably the absolute most and I find your input on this very interesting. Thank you! :) May you have a lovely day

[@voiceinwilderness3482]

I was starting to get bored with music and then came Willow, thank YOU

[@11HiGhViBiN11]

Im holistically obsessed with this album! How much she's grown as an artist is exquisite. Im so grateful her performance on NPR tiny desk concert popped on to my feed 🙏🏽🌌 I can't get enough of this album right now she's absolutely crushing it! It has its own universal vibe

[@aniasuniverse]

I love how passionate she is with music and she gets better and better over time like wine. I Enjoyed this breakdown🔥🔥🔥💕

[@TayloryvStudio]

wish there was a breakdown of every song on the album this was so amazing to watch!!

[@yellpatzy2764]

She totally gets it! The drum the base!!!

[@hyperactiveintrovert.5363]

Best song! That ending run melody is beautiful!

[@letalucy644]

She’s AMAZING. I’m BLOWN away. She’s a real artist. Holy crap. I’m obsessed with this album!!!!!❤🎉❤

[@kulnzu]

Could we please please have an acapella version of this song. I need it; I really do.

[@ShredderTainment]

I love this song and this artist! So unique and rad.

[@wamialuko]

So honest, straightforward, and beautiful 🤍

[@helloeveryone2227]

I am absolutely in love with her artistry

[@TRU3-LOV3]

So happy to hear her enjoying this album! Created to create! Go Willow!

[@Lobstrique]

this album is a godsend. thank you for the interview, it's so cool to hear about the process behind the music that impacts me so much

[@lolsaXx]

I love how much she loves her music. Passion.

[@okuhlekomsani3088]

I love this song and Album so much!!!!!

[@marion5641]

"Run !" is my favorite song of the album !

[@honzacertek1564]

The way i connected to this song instantly and the most out of the album😮‍💨

[@OG_Lumi963]

she emanates so many emotional/spiritual experiences through so many channels, music being one of multiple. During times when I couldn't locate my emo standings alone, she's taken me to therapy & the class of self-actualization, realization... & for years she has reminded me of the breezy-free, higher level earned freedoms rarely found thereafter. Willow, thank you for making the conscious choice to continuing to grow, flow & glow at your own merit Mamas. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." In reference to an artistry, she's taking leaps that mankind can genuinely expand from, for now & many millennia's after. timeless being tingz.

[@Kenyas]

Yessss! Was waiting for this! Willow is in her own lane creative🫴🏾✨️

[@myrrabaity7033]

Well that makes sense. I listened to this and it definitely reminded me of the breathing and heartbeat when feeling anxious, the way she sang on the track.

[@sandraconway]

Willowwww I love this ‘not a kid anymore’ version of you’ and I’m really excited about your new album Congrats and Many Blessings to you!❤

[@whitb2200]

Willow truly is an artist through and through. She brings the energy and spirit with everything she does!

[@maloneaqua]

I too need mostly bass, drums and vocals to be happy 😊

[@Ilonamaee]

You can definitely get a sense of the suspense she talks about that makes listeners kind of panic at the end of that last verse. The more I do therapy and self-reflection, the more I recognize where my chemically-charged anxiety (anger) sits in my body. As I was listening to this song, I could feel myself getting pissed (heat in the center of my chest) off but I didn't know where it was coming from until she explained what they did there at the end. Great work on this one W

[@SauvageHomme]

Love the way you explained everything Willow, thanks 🙏 love from 🇮🇳 🫶

[@antje8303]

I love how much thought she puts in her music!!! And how enthousiastic she talks about every detail! 90% of the music that's on the radioa cant match !!

[@completely_me75]

Love this song. She is so amazing. All of her albums are fukn amazzziinnggg🔥💚 I wish more people would embrace her music. She ROCKS

[@MarchforCollege]

WILLOW CREATED A MASTERPIECE! Love True musicians!

[@liziwood6370]

Willow really describes just how beats, base & any music I love makes me feel - "straight to that good place inside of you".

[@chantel-tbr]

I love how passionate she is! I love how invested she is. It’s a beautiful thing to see.

[@patsydarling160]

Wow she is so polished, confident, self-aware, brilliant even💫 Definitely a New Earth soul🙌🔥

[@montenegroafro4454]

Her little hand gestures and pronunciations exude soo much charisma! 🤩 Regardless of her being a nepo baby, I’m glad to see Willow consistently evolve in her artistry and identity, she’s truly phenomenal! 🙌🏿❤

[@chrystenerae]

Infectious Passion and clear how dedicated she is! Her essence is infused in the music, I love all the complex layers, tones, breaths, texture, pace & rhythm, so emotive & mesmerizing!

[@Kokamo]

This will be a VERY significant interview some years from now.

[@bert_beyens]

Willow is so very good... Fan from Belgium. I am 68 y old. RUN is instant classic...

[@lauraryan1674]

She just keeps getting better and better! such a beautiful, talented soul ❤ Love her so much ❤️

[@Nasha0902]

Run is one of my favorite songs on the album

[@annabellepartnerincrime5348]

YOUR MUSIC IS SO DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER AND I LOVE IT 😊❤

[@jojobee42]

It's like listening to a college kid talking about their music project, and they're SO into their own stuff! lol

[@stillcelestial]

So cool to see her gratitude for the craft of making music.

[@saintkevinofficial]

That tea mug on the mixing console desk is messing me up man. Especially near a person who's constantly using overly expressive hand gestures.🤣

[@ZeeKansiime]

😂😂😂 right

[@b612redips]

I was thrilled entire clip :O

[@hafymadiha]

Lol you're just like me 😅but calm down buddy... It'll be just fine

[@linkinpark2380]

Willow is seriously so awesome!!! She creates incredible music; I love it and her 😍

[@MindfulMastery-TheThrivingSage]

The ALCHEMY of ""RUN"

[@Moonriseconjure]

She’s amazing young lady and I have to say I love this new album

[@EvolvingMama_]

11:44 the self-awareness ‼️ this is why I’ve always loved Willow, the way she expresses herself is so “real”-atable ❤️‍🔥

[@JenniferHolley-sn3rs]

She is her own everything!!! I know she is tired of hearing it , but I see and do much of Will and it's so sweet.

[@valeriefullilove5198]

Willow...a beautiful butterfly!

[@khayeelwilson-el5370]

That interviewer didn’t even need to be there because is so hyped about her music! I love that she’s a real musician! ❤️

[@Wincingatwindmills]

I could watch this a hundred times over. Mesmerised by this song, her talent and her entire craft

[@leahwitz6833]

TRULY AUTHENTIC! It serves right now. ❤

[@tinydancernyc]

Run! brought me into goosebumps and tears from the first listen, thanks Willow for your vulnerability and genius

[@preciousone9377]

Love Willow’s ability to articulate the prompts for her exquisite artistry.🎶💜🎶

[@JennyRogers-o1i]

You're an excellent musician & singer, you have so much creativity. Your family must be so proud of you. I can see why your fans love your music & you as a person.

[@JoseLopez-zu9uk]

Undeniably Willow inherited both parents talents into her. She produced her own music like Daddy and her mother the feeling of rhythm and acting. OUTSTANDING MIXTURE.