Music Artist Noelle Tannen Releases New Single “I Don't Need Anyone” 

Singer, songwriter and composer Noelle Tannen's musical life started early. "I started singing in choirs at a young age and studying cello at age six, and I took that quite seriously as a child and while growing up, states Tannen, "I did always know, however that playing the cello wouldn't allow me to be as creative as I wanted to be, nor would it allow me explore all of my different interests."

Tannen's recent accomplishments as an artist and composer include, attending her first fully funded artist residency, which is where the video for "I Don't Need Anyone" was created. Tannen has premiered works for solo cello, a trumpet concerto and she wrote for a symphony orchestra, performing with them for the first time in her life as a performer with an orchestra. She recently scored two short films and is currently in production, working as a composer on her first feature film."

In a recent interview, Noelle Tannen spoke of her love for music which began "as early as she can remember." "Being raised in a musical family, I had a lot of exposure to many things growing up in New York City, and I think my relationship to music has always been rooted in a way to express myself. Composition has always been present in my life, yet for a long time I never thought I could pursue it." Continuing, "I started writing music as a teenager. I taught myself piano, and began writing songs strictly as a form of therapy and self expression."

Tannen composed both the music and lyrics on her song "I Don't Need Anyone." Stating that she originally wrote it on the piano and has tried a few different arrangements, ranging from symphony orchestra to rock band.

When discussing the meaning behind her song, Tannen discussed, "Whenever I write something it has less to do with a narrative or story outside of my own experience and it actually leans more on the confessional side of creativity. I start from a specific feeling or experience that I have experienced personally, and then it starts to shape itself through the artistic expression of the lyrics and music. It's less of a narrative that I am telling here through my song "I Don't Need Anyone" and more of a poetic song, which I leave up to the interpretation of others and what it means to them hearing it. There are some elements of personal experiences that I have had that I am certain led to the creation of the song; however, I have also added fictional elements that are vague and definitely up to the interpretation of the listener. I think my song could be interpreted about any cycle of abuse and or self destruction, which needs to end, as that is not healthy for anyone. Whether that means setting oneself free from toxic relationships, codependency, addiction or really anything unhealthy to a person's life." 

The music video featuring Noelle Tannen’s song “I Don’t Need Anyone” in collaboration with filmmaker Hassan Javed of Cadency Media  may be found here:

Noelle Tannen's Song "I Don't Need Anyone" YouTube and

Music Video - Noelle Tannen Music Artist on Apple. 

Hassan Javed grew up between Australia, Kuwait, and Baltimore, went to film school in Melbourne, Australia and then moved to New York to work as a writer in film. According to Javed's artistic statement, his "work tends to focus on the different routes, movements, and transformations that create fluctuating identities whose meanings shift over time." Hassan Javed's interpretation of Tannen's song and their music video he describes as "a splintered self that is chased, yet one that can't be possessed." Tannen states, "I love his interpretation and I can see how this has influenced the video's direction. We didn't want to be entirely literal with how the video matched the lyrical content, yet we still wanted to hold the sentiment of the song, as well as show contrast due to the heaviness of the song. I am eager to find out how viewers and listeners answer this question after the song's release. It's always the most exciting thing for me!" concludes Tannen.

Noelle Tannen's work also includes touring with bands in recent years. "What I have realized is that it has become an inner necessity to compose and perform, and I always feel that there is room for growth, so my hope is that I continue to grow and reach higher as an artist and composer," concludes Tannen.

Interview requests should be directed to Tannen's publicist, Lisa Pellegrene at www.officiallisapellegrene.com.