Whose Song Is It Anyway? Imogen Heap
Jun 15, 2023
Imogen Heap, singer-songwriter and music-tech innovator behind Mi.Mu gloves and Creative Passport. She talks about receiving a late ADHD diagnosis and how it reframes her life and creativity. Conversations cover hyperfocus, daily routines and support systems, balancing medication with practice, and new AI and voice projects she’s developing.
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Music And Tech As A Single Creative Path
- Imogen Heap balances music, tech and AI as interwoven careers rather than separate projects.
- She developed Mimu gloves, released music with smart contracts, and built an AI 'Mojen' voice to extend creative output and fan interactions.
Finding A Piano To Feel Like Myself
- Imogen discovered ADHD traits like feeling 'out of time' and needing a piano to feel centred.
- She described childhood holidays where finding a piano in strange places calmed her and restored her sense of self.
Motherhood Exposed Practical Struggles And Financial Reality
- Childbirth and motherhood amplified Imogen's challenges, including extreme tiredness from Hashimoto's and difficulty with routine tasks.
- She relied on yearly commissions and occasional outlier income to manage financially while hyperfocusing on music.
