Boudewijn Redeker aka BaoBou

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin interviews Boudewijn Redeker, better known as BaoBou, a Dutch singer-songwriter. They discuss BaoBou's diverse musical background, influences from classical music to pop, and his journey into songwriting later in life. The conversation touches on the creation of his latest album, 'Shades of Blue,' and the personal stories behind his songs, including the lullaby 'Stenia.' BaoBou shares insights on live performances, the challenges of being a solo artist, and his aspirations for future music projects.Takeaways*Boudewijn Redeker, known as BaoBou, has a diverse musical background.*His parents' love for classical music influenced his early musical tastes.*He started making music later in life, realizing he needed a guitar.*The song 'Stenia' was inspired by a friend's request for a lullaby.*Live performances are a significant part of his musical journey.*He enjoys the interaction with the audience during performances.*His latest album, 'Shades of Blue,' explores themes of love and loss.*He aims to create a punk album in the future.*BaoBou has a catalog of around 300 music pieces he's written.*He values the importance of not deleting past works, as they represent growth. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bal Devine Radica03:18 Musical Influences and Background06:37 The Journey to Music Creation11:23 The Story Behind 'Stenia' and Personal Connections13:48 Memorable Musical Experiences and Influences18:12 Reflections on Music and Loss19:51 First Concert Experiences and Live Music24:58 Genesis of 'Shades of Blue' Album27:04 The Launch and Modesty in Music28:54 The Journey of Live Performances32:05 Memorable Performances and Audience Connection35:33 Influential Albums and Personal Favorites39:01 Recording Experiences and Personal Meaning in Music43:10 Impactful Music and Life Experiences46:31 The Influence of Punk and Rock Music48:08 Live Show Highlights and Audience Engagement48:48 Collaborations and Local Music Scene51:13 Future Aspirations and Upcoming Projects54:57 01. SoB (1. Stenia - Mastered 250814) 110-E.wavfollow BaoBou online @BaoBoumusic on instagramLike, Follow, Share, Subscribe to The Sounds Like Us podcast @soundslikeuspod on instagramKeywords:Boudewijn Redeker, music influences, songwriting, live performance, Shades of Blue, music journey, personal stories, music creation, artist interview, music podcast#londonsingersongwriter, #londonmusic,.#ukmusic, #uksingersongwriter, #singersongwriter,#music,.#amateurmusicians,#alanmcgee, #ukpodcasts, #soundslikeuspodcast, #americanmusic, #americansingersongwriter, #podcast, #musicpodcast, #ukpodcast, #ukmusicpodcast,#americanmusicpodcast, #alterbridge #oasis, #guitars, #musicalinstruments, #acousticguitars, #electricguitars, #moonlightsonata#davidbowie #johnlennon #thebeatles #SoundsLikeUsPodcast #MusicJourney Please like, follow, share and subscribe in all the usual places (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon podcasts, Instagram and YouTube). If you fancy joining me on the podcast, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll get you on.  The Sounds Like Us podcast merch store is now live. Check out https://soundslikeus.myshopify.com/ with code ‘FIRSTPLAY1’ for 15% off tote bags. More items coming soon!Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.