Singer mikah Discusses His 'Homesick' Trilogy and Personal Journey

The 'Homesick' Trilogy Concept

• 🎶 mikah discusses his three-part single project, "Homesick," which chronicles his life story from Hawaii to Japan and then China.
• 💡 The trilogy is structured chronologically, with each song representing a distinct phase of his life and emotional journey.

'Escape': The Beginning of the Journey

• 🏝️ The first song, "Escape," reflects his childhood in Hawaii, detailing a yearning for more and a feeling of being confined.
• 💭 He recounts childhood memories of stargazing and dreaming of a future beyond his small island, a feeling that fueled his desire to leave.
• 🎬 The music video for "Escape" was intentionally shot with a vintage, film-like aesthetic to evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to the past.

'In Between' and 'Dream': Navigating New Realities

• 🏙️ "In Between" explores the reality of moving to a big city, which was different from his expectations, leading to feelings of loneliness and sadness.
• 🌟 "Dream," the final song, represents acceptance and finding a sense of home regardless of location, often through connections with friends, family, and fans.
• ✍️ The song "Dream" required significant lyrical revisions to align with the overall trilogy concept, as it was initially written before the project's theme was established.

Personal Reflections and Artistic Process

• 🤝 mikah collaborated with childhood friends for the "Escape" music video, overcoming logistical challenges to reunite and film in Japan.
• ⚽ While playing soccer in the video was fun, he notes that some friends were self-conscious about their skills on camera.
• 🎭 Music serves as mikah's personal therapy, allowing him to express deep feelings, but he chose to share this project widely to connect with others experiencing similar emotions.
• 🧭 Through this process, he discovered that a sense of home can be found anywhere, leading to greater mental balance and self-understanding.
• 🚀 His parents were instrumental in his early music journey, encouraging him to audition for opportunities that led him to Japan and eventually China.
• 🧘 mikah identifies a parallel between playing sports and making music in their ability to induce a flow state, where time seems to disappear.
• ❤️ He advises his younger self to enjoy the present moment and be more open, rather than dwelling on the past.