INTERVIEW ANALYSISRHYS NELSON

• It is important for the interviewer to remain professional at all times, this means during the work schedule no personal boundaries should be crossed or even conveyed on the institutions behalf. • Preparing questions is evidently the most vital aspect of this endurance, however prior to that research on the artist should be carried out to avoid any errors or to show a lack of interest in the profession.• Give the artist time to respond to the question, and most importantly do not rush them you don’t want them to feel their time is not valuable. • Ensure you do not constantly ask a question in the event of the artist pausing to gather his or her thoughts.

Referring to an interview I previously made use of for research, the interviewer adhered to those rules. “Are you excited about your new album coming out?”, this question did not involve a personal aspect like “I love your previous work, how are feeling about your new album, I know I am excited!” That could be seen as influencing the answer the artist gives, also does not convey a good image for that magazine.

Research allows the artist to feel a bit at ease. “How is In Your Hands going to be different from your debut album Eliza Doolittle?” The interviewer was familiar with the name of the album, which makes the artist: Eliza Doolittle feel comfortable as she isn’t put on the spot for giving an account for her whole career and discography.

The interview asked a question “What have you learned about yourself since making this album?”, allowed for a response and then asked another question which was linked to the previous one asked: “Is it working?”. Not rushing the artist shows that you appreciate them and they are not wasting your time by thinking of a response.

“posted by rosa on october 8, 2013” - http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2013/10/eliza-doolittle-interview/