Travels inspire musical journey
Best known for his work with Emblem3, musician Drew Chadwick says he finds inspiration in his travels, which have taken him all over the world. But there’s no place like home for the 26-year-old “Pacific” singer. “I’ve done a pretty significant amount of traveling,” he says. “But nowhere has ever been as beautiful or held as much sentimental value as Washington state, which I consider to be home base number one.”
An edited version of our conversation follows.
A: There’s this island off the coast of South Thailand. I don’t want to say its name because I don’t want people to know where it’s at, but it’s actually paradise and it’s an island where no animals are killed and all the food’s plant-based. Everyone is enlightened and lives together in harmony with nature. I would recommend that (visitors) forget that they previously existed the second they step off the plane. That way the trip will be a rebirth and a fresh experience with no weight from the past.
A: I went to the happiest place in the world — Disneyland. I absolutely loved it.
A: That it’s not where you go. It’s not the marvels that you witness. It’s not even those who you are in company with. It’s the quality of your very being, the richness of your heart and the lightness of spirit that makes any location and any adventure a cherishable, memorable, enriching experience.
A: Absolutely. Inspiring landscapes and dynamic cultures always stimulate creativity and art.
A: One time, I didn’t see my mom for a couple of years. On Mother’s Day around 11:55, I showed up at her house, which is about 3,000 miles away from where I currently live. She was so happy.
A: I think the answer to this is very subjective, but my personal opinion would be a hotel suite with some champagne and a beautiful view of maybe Paris or Rome right around dusk.
Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?
A: Bali. I just know that I would fit in great there. Seems like my kind of people: kind, sincere, spiritual practitioners aimed at thriving together as a community on a beautiful island. Also, I want to visit the Hang Son Doong caves in Vietnam because there’s a lot of uncharted territory there. It’s only now just being discovered. They found hidden beaches and forests, underground rivers and massive caverns filled with radiant crystals.
A: Rent a mansion in Bali with my closest friends and celebrate like there’s no tomorrow, because there is no tomorrow or yesterday, there is only now.
A: One of my best memories is going to Brazil and shutting down the airport while being greeted by fans. My worst would be flying out to the Philippines for a show and not getting paid.
A: WOW should have paid you and your daughter each the 400 euros at the same time it refunded your airfare. A delay of this length is inexcusable.
Let’s back up a little. Your return flight to Paris experienced a “mishap,” but WOW replaced it with a different aircraft — in airline lingo, an “equipment change.” In doing so, it went from a larger aircraft to a smaller one. That meant WOW Air had too many passengers.
Interestingly, since your flight originated in Europe, it’s subject to a consumer law called EU 261 (www.elliott.org/ frequently-asked -questions-about-eu261/).