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• Music Travel Love Interview: Q&A with Clint and Bob Moffatt

Music Travel Love Interview: Q&A with Clint and Bob Moffatt

Can you tell us a little bit about how Music Travel Love got its start and how you both came up with the idea to take your music on the road to such scenic spots?

What has been your favorite location to record in so far and why.

You record a combination of covers and original songs. How do you choose the songs you cover?

What is the biggest challenge you face when recording outside.

What A-T equipment do you bring on the road and what about these products keeps them in your recording arsenal?

• AE6100 : They are a really durable mic, and they sound great.
• ATH-M50 : These headphones are the best out there. They block out a ton of sound and the tone is really balanced. They just sound great. 
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Music Travel love (MTL) is a Canadian brother duo comprised of Bob and Clint Moffatt. Professionally performing from the early age of 4 with over 5,000 live performances, Clint and Bob certainly fall within the category of seasoned entertainers.

Along with their brothers, Scott and Dave, then called The Moffatts were signed to Polydor Records in Nashville and became the youngest band to ever sign a major label record deal. Over the course of their career, they sold in excess of seven million records, (likely another seven million on the Asian black market) recorded seven albums, have Gold and Platinum records in 32 countries, performed at one of the first ever paid concerts in China, performed the first ever outdoor stadium concert in Vietnam and, to this day, hold album sales records for an international act in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore!

In 2006, Clint and Bob moved back to Nashville where they re-established their careers as songwriters. They released 2 incredible EPs over this time frame. In 2015, they released an independent single Goodbye Baby on The Highway Sirius XM that charted in the top 20. In October of 2016, MTL released their single Amen for Women, which in a matter of weeks eclipsed well over 2 million views on YouTube. Their other EP, Happy ‘N High, was written, sung by, and produced by Bob and Clint in their own studio. In addition to writing for their own projects, they also write for other artists and projects. They have had three songs on Canadian artist Jimmy Rankin’s albums. Additionally, they’ve had four of their songs performed on the ABC prime time show, Nashville.

In 2018, MTL released a series of traveling studio videos which they titled Music Travel Love. Combining music, travel and their love for their families, Bob and Clint packed up their studio in a few small backpacks, headed across the world in search of the most beautiful destinations they could reach and filmed videos of both covers and their own originals. These videos are then shared across all of their rapidly growing social media platforms and YouTube – as well, every song is available on all streaming services.

To date - January 2021, their videos have grossed close to 900 million views on Facebook, Instagram, TIK TOK, and YouTube with over 7 million combined followers.

While Music Travel Love is a project they plan to grow throughout the years and continue to share with their fans all over the world, they are now expanding into new projects like: Music Travel Relax, Music Studio Love, and probably their personal favorites Music Travel Kids, and Music Java Love!

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What ‘Music Travel Love’ Has Been Up To Lately? Here’s an Exclusive Interview!

Canadian brother duo Bob and Clint Moffat, better known as Music Travel Love, are mostly recognized for their mission to travel the globe, chase waterfalls and hike to some of the world’s most scenic backdrops to shoot their incredible performances. So, it’s no longer a surprise how their YouTube videos resonated with many fans.

They currently have over two million subscribers who follow along to hear the band’s covers of songs by well-known artists, such as Johnny Cash, The Judds, Randy Travis, Dan + Shay, and many more.

We recently had the chance to talk to the pair about what it’s like working as a sibling, the challenges they had to face while filming outdoors, their next destinations, advice to aspiring artists out there, and so much more. Continue reading to learn about the duo!

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Music Travel Love (@musictravellove) on Jul 28, 2020 at 5:01pm PDT

Can you tell us a little bit about Music Travel Love? How did you get its start? What made you both come together and start pursuing a professional music career as a duo?

After years of auditioning for music labels, and never feeling that they quite got us, or for that matter we quite got them, we came to the conclusion that we may as well pursue what we loved and quit wasting our time trying to be what record label executives wanted. So after a short discussion we came to the conclusion that we loved making music, we totally enjoyed traveling, and we wanted to spend time with our families, thus the name Music Travel love. How did we get together – same egg – we are identical twins from a set of triplets, and we have an older brother, haha. We actually started as a duo in Thailand under SonyBMG Music back in 2005. 

You started working together since your childhood as The Moffats in 1998. What is it like working as siblings? 

We loved playing with our brothers; there’s a special tightness with brotherly harmonies – but hey, we are brothers, so we do have our differences, but those are short-lived. 

How did you both come up with the idea of taking your music on the road to such scenic spots? 

Actually, we were talking with a friend that worked for an RV manufacturer, and he was suggesting maybe we could travel around in his RV and perform at campgrounds. Well, that idea never came to fruition, but the idea of traveling to remote locations and recording our videos may have spawned from that; in any case, it seems to be working, and we are grateful for that.

How do you choose where to film? What has been your favorite location to record in so far, and why?

Quite often, we have tied in our video shoots with live performances. However, prior to COVID-19, we were asked by a number of countries Departments of Tourism like India, New Caledonia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam to come film in their countries. Now they are on hold, but they still want us to come. As for a favorite location, that would be tough because they are all such cool experiences.  

What is the biggest challenge you face whenever you’re recording outside?  

WIND!!!!!!!

Who are some of your musical influences? How do you choose the songs you will cover?

Bryan Adams, The Beatles, we really love music, so we pretty much listen to it all. At first, we picked songs we liked and thought would be cool to cover, but as time marched on we decided we are actually doing this for the fans, so we look for songs that fit our vocals, that we feel we can make the original artist proud (John Fogerty liked our cover), and that the songs were pretty big hits so lots of people can identify them! 

Any particular song you’ve been itching to cover in the future?

There are a few, but you’ll have to wait and see – that said, we do want to pay our respect to Bryan Adams, Elvis, and The Beatles somewhere down the road. 

You collaborated with Summer Overstreet for your cover of Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen,” are there any more artists you want to collaborate with?

We have written a lot of songs with Summer, who, by the way, is Paul Overstreet’s daughter, who just happened to write our biggest cover, “When You Say Nothing At All,” and “Forever and Ever, Amen.” As for collaborations in the future, maybe but nothing planned for our signature videos, but we will be doing a few Instagram Live, with artists from other countries, like Thailand and Brazil. 

Are you working on any original music? When can fans expect to hear it?

We are, and as soon as we get the first video shot, we will release track #1 sometime in the next couple of months.

Where are your next destinations?

Thanks to COVID likely somewhere in the Eastern US. 

You’ve been successful as a duo, what is your advice for young and aspiring artists?

David Foster once told us, “Guys there is no easy road, you’ve got to do this on your own, and when it happens you will be able to truly appreciate all of the hard work and effort it took to get there.” 

Hopefully, young aspiring artists will understand that it’s a job – we put in 8 to 10 hours a day, on writing, recording, and Social Media, with maybe one day off a week, at home and on the road. As Alan Jackson once said, “Success is just 5 short years away.”  

Make sure to check out Music Travel Love’s spine chilling cover of “When You Say Nothing at All” in the video below.

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12 baecation love songs for couples catching flights.

Whether you're on your first trip together or celebrating a decades-old love, music is vital to romantic getaways.

By Austin Williams

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Senior Music Editor

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Cynicism is a growing phenomenon in music. True love songs are hard to come by these days. Deriving its name from Rihanna’s “We Found Love,” Yellow Diamonds is a series of lyric breakdowns in which VIBE Senior Music Editor Austin Williams celebrates songs that sound like love found in a hopeless mainstream.  

In Thursday’s (May 26) edition of this column, I mentioned my girlfriend and I celebrated our third anniversary in Puerto Rico. Because we’re both cursed with boundless work ethic and limited PTO, our trip was tragically short. But for the few days that we were able to get away, music was essential to our experience. From the merengue and salsa tunes that scored our private dance lesson to the tree frogs that sang us to sleep each night outside of our villa-style lodging, everything we heard enhanced the romanticism of our baecation. This includes the songs we played throughout our stay. There are a few key ingredients that determine what counts as baecation music. Of course, love has to be at the center of each song, preferably a carefree and uncomplicated one. There also needs to be a warmness to the music’s production that’d match the climate of most baecation destinations. Lastly and perhaps most importantly, each ballad must contain enough nostalgia and singalong-friendly lyrics to inspire impromptu duets between lovers. With all these factors in mind, I’ve compiled 12 baecation love songs crucial to curating the right vibes on your own romantic getaways this summer. Whether you and your partner are beach bums, sight-seers, or expert explorers, check out the music below for ideas on what to add to your travel playlists.

"Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" - Ashanti

Vacation Vibe: For early aughts enthusiasts.

Whether it was the music of your childhood or the soundtrack to your adulthood, R&B music from the early 2000s brings people together like no other genre. This goes double for couples.

Ashanti is unquestionably the queen of baecation anthems from this era. Her breezy and blissful duets with Ja Rule alone earned her that crown. But of all her hits, “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)” contains the best combination of lovestruck lyrics and beachbound aesthetics. This is perfect PTO music, made even better if you have someone to burn through those hours with.

"Rock The Boat" - Aaliyah

Vacation Vibe: Serene and sensual.

The spiritual predecessor to “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby),” Aaliyah’s “Rock The Boat” offers a similar sense of nostalgia but with a subtle hint of horniness. This record is for couples who don’t see the need to make separate playlists for laying out by the pool and laying up in the room.

"Why Don't We Fall In Love" - Amerie

Vacation Vibe: The first trip of the summer.

The start of the summer means more than just Memorial Day cookouts and sporadic flings. For those of us in long-term relationships, this time of year begins the countdown to the first baecation of the season. No other song captures the euphoric urgency that warm weather produces better than Amerie’s “Why Don’t We Fall In Love.”

"So Into You" - Tamia/"Into You" - Fabolous Feat. Tamia

Vacation Vibe: Hood love on the road.

Though I personally prefer Tamia’s solo version of “So Into You,” Fabolous’ remixed “Into You” elevates the original song from a feel-good ballad to an all-time great R&B-rap duet. And the music video imagining a love that starts on the block and blossoms on the beach makes it a certified baecation bop.

"The Sweetest Taboo" - Sade

Vacation Vibe: For grown folks and old souls.

Notoriously smooth and intrinsically jazzy, Sade’s music feels scientifically engineered for baecations. If it isn’t thought of as such, that’s because much of it was released before the time of the people who invented the term. But as “The Sweetest Taboo” finds the band’s lead singer comparing every day with her lover to Christmas and every night to News Year’s Eve, the song narrates a romance so momentous it’d fit the vibe of any holiday getaway.

"Essence" - Wizkid Feat. Tems

Vacation Vibe: Devotion across the diaspora.

A love song so evergreen it survived one of two pandemic summers, “Essence” has earned its spot on any beacation playlist. Especially if you and your partner touch Nigeria or any other country in the Motherland. “You don’t need no other body” accurately describes the sweet solace of traveling with that one special person.

"Everyone Falls In Love" - Tanto Metro And Devonte

Vacation Vibe: Intoxicated island-hopping.

Jamaica is a popular destination for partners seeking paradise. While this 1999 single from Dancehall duo Tanto Metro and Devonte details a love that isn’t all sunshine and palm trees, the sweetness of its chorus hits like that third piña colada on your first day in Montego Bay.

"Boo'd Up" - Ella Mai

Vacation Vibe: Your first time out of town together.

While preparing for April 2022’s Yellow Diamonds interview with Ella Mai, I had the pleasure of revisiting “Boo’d Up” and remembering how adolescent and optimistic the singer’s 2017 single sounds. The record’s smitten and swooning songwriting feels synonymous with young love, making it an essential song for couples traveling together for the first time.

The inaugural baecation is a romantic milestone that could set the tone for each trip that follows. If you’re able to capture a feeling similar to what’s expressed throughout “Boo’d Up,” your future travels will be smooth sailing.

"I Like The Way (Kissing Game)" - Hi-Five

Vacation Vibe: For kids at heart.

One of my most memorable baecations to date came when my current girlfriend and I spent New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at Walt Disney World. Grown and sexy getaways are great, but finding excuses to have some childlike fun is how you keep things fresh. This also applies to the music you play while you’re out of town.

There’s a contagious exuberance throughout “I Like The Way (Kissing Game).” The 1991 single from teen group Hi-Five is an exceedingly innocent and romantic jam that’d make even a years-long soulmate feel like a schoolyard crush. That sort of spark gets harder to come by the longer you’re with someone, so music and experiences that inspire it should be things you seek out regularly.

"Candy Rain" - Soul For Real

Vacation Vibe: For bonding with other Black couples.

Perhaps the song with the most singable chorus on this list, “Candy Rain” by Soul For Real is like a Bat-signal for Black romantics. If this 1994 classic plays by the pool, on the beach, or in a bar, every Black couple within 100 yards will instinctively croon its lyrics in unison. Tourists of color interested in double dates abroad would be wise to consider this a travel hack.

"Drunk In Love" - Beyoncé Feat. Jay-Z

Vacation Vibe: For partners obnoxiously obsessed with one another.

With “Drunk in Love,” spouses Beyoncé and Jay-Z arguably invented the subgenre of baecation love songs. The record is fun, overtly sexual, and presents a sort of main character syndrome spin on love that’d be embarrassing if it weren’t so enthralling.

As a romantic text, “Drunk in Love” can be engaged on two levels. On the surface lies its Instagramable lyrics and the power couple’s profound flirtatiousness, both cinematically captured on a beach in black and white. But at its core, the brilliance of Beyoncé’s 2013 single is in its estimation of what inspires baecations in the first place, the idea that the love that brought you and your partner to paradise can be just as intoxicating as the mojitos and margaritas you’ve been sipping on since you got there.

"Loyal" - PartyNextDoor Feat. Drake

Vacation Vibe: For lovers and (best) friends.

If you read the previous edition of Yellow Diamonds , you’d be correct in assuming this is a personal pick. Yet, while “Loyal” means a great deal to my own relationship, I believe its prioritization of friendship as the foundation of romance and its tropical pop production are what make it a great love song for any couple spending time abroad.

Everything needed to successfully travel with a partner is also essential to maintaining a friendship—mutual interests, an appreciation for each other’s company, and compatible lifestyles. As you and your soulmate continue to see the world together, it’s the bond you created right there in your hometown that makes the roundtrips and hotel packages worth every penny. If you remember that, even the days you spend together on the couch will feel like baecations.

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