Quotes by James Bay

About James Bay:

James Bay is a large body of water on the southern end of Hudson Bay in Canada. Both bodies of water extend from the Arctic Ocean. It is the southernmost part of the Arctic Ocean. James Bay borders the provinces of Quebec and Ontario; islands within the bay (the largest of which is Akimiski Island) are part of Nunavut. The James Bay watershed is the site of several major hydroelectric projects, and is also a destination for river-based recreation. Several communities are located near or alongside James Bay, including a number of Aboriginal communities such as the Kashechewan First Nation and nine communities affiliated with the Crees of northern Quebec.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

I write about personal experiences. I write about things that have happened to me and the people around me, so you just sort of keep this antenna up and on the lookout for things to say.

James Bay

As a little kid, I was obsessed with Michael Jackson.

James Bay

I like it when things crescendo to a huge moment like 'Hold Back the River.'

James Bay

I like drawing people in the airport or on the bus or in venues. I like catching people in the moment. It's a similar inspiration for me in terms of songwriting.

James Bay

When I'm writing, I need to amplify my thoughts and feelings on just a conversation that I might have had with somebody - somebody close to me. It's often the case that the people closest to me are the people on my mind the most.

James Bay

The Internet is the Wild West of the world, where anybody can throw anything down. Everything can be as relevant as the next thing; it doesn't matter who posts it. In that environment, the Critics' Choice is still very important.

James Bay

It's bad to be labeled just another singer-songwriter.

James Bay

I'm going to take each day and each thing and each gig as it comes at me.

James Bay

It's silly to call me the new Ed Sheeran. He can fill stadiums as a solo artist, but I'm not like that.

James Bay

I do some solo, acoustic stuff, but I also like plugging in my electric guitar and playing loud with a band.

James Bay

I'm still like an excited kid playing guitar in front of the bedroom mirror.

James Bay

Some of my songs are about the feeling you belong somewhere else. But there's also something grounding about coming from a small town.

James Bay

I loved pop music as a little kid. Things like the Black Eyed Peas. If it had a catchy chorus, I was into it.

James Bay

How I set myself apart is by creating the sort of real and honest music, which is who I'm also trying to be.

James Bay

My songwriting process, and maybe loads of other people's, is just this sort of smashing together of emotions and stuff to make some music. It's kind of simple and really complex at the same time and, as you can see, incredibly hard to explain.

James Bay

Author Bio

  • NameJames Bay
  • Descriptionbay on the southern end of the Hudson Bay, Canada