Harriet Chung Musically Unveils a Fiery, Ill-Fated Romance with a “Place For Dreams”
The fire of passion and desire is perhaps no more evident in a dance form than it is in flamenco. The famous, entrancing Spanish dance has been deemed part of the World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage for its spirited incorporation of poetry, singing or cante, specific flamenco style guitar, and the dance movements themselves. It’s much more than a dance style and a perfect way for international award-winning, multi-disciplinary singer-songwriter, actor, and dancer Harriet Chung to present her songwriting debut, “Place for Dreams.”
A captivating tale of love and loss conveyed through the rhythmic hand claps and percussive guitar that are hallmarks of flamenco, “Place For Dreams” is an ideal showcase for Chung to channel her own creative fire.
“The song is a passionate confession about an ill-fated romance,” explains the Toronto-based, Hong Kong-born artist. “It takes you on a passionate ride to infamy.”
A veteran, multi-honored theatre performer, Chung shines with her dramatic vocal delivery of the song’s tragic storyline, propelled along by Warren Robert’s melodic flamenco guitar flourishes. “Place For Dreams” pits the star-crossed lovers in a struggle in the space between romance and regret.
I can’t erase your tempting grace
But this must end without a trace
I want to be just you and me
My soul tells me we cannot be
Will these lovers succumb to their perceived fate or find everlasting happiness somewhere in the “Place For Dreams?” Only Harriet Chung knows that answer before you listen through to her fourth single and third release so far in 2022.
Listen to “Place For Dreams” below, and learn more about Harriet Chung in our mini-interview.
“Place For Dreams” is your songwriting debut – what made you decide to write?
I had this idea about a passionate love affair and the rollercoaster of tormented emotions that go along with it. I wanted to express it through my music.
Are there any tips you picked up about songwriting over the years?
This was the first song that I composed. My advice would be to: don’t overthink it, just let your imagination lead you.
You’re an actress, dancer, and singer – is there one you love more than the others?
I love them all equally. I think this is my “special” quality, where I can combine my skills in all three disciplines into my performances.
You have your own school – Harriet Chung Performing Arts – what advice can you give readers who are artists to succeed?
Passion and hard work are what it takes to succeed. Talent is very overrated. I like the phrase “fake it until you make it.” Many people get discouraged when they see others online, especially on social media. It is very toxic to compare yourself to others in this way. You don’t need to be the “best.” Your “best” is always good enough. Just focus on what you need to do to improve and express yourself. It’s all about enjoying the journey along the way.
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