Скачать или смотреть Mergui on Sudden Fame, Finding Yourself Through Music, and Redefining Success

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter and performer Mergui for a raw, thoughtful conversation about identity, fame, and the inner work it takes to create music that’s truly honest.

Mergui takes us back to his upbringing in Tel Aviv, growing up in a deeply musical household, building a bedroom studio, and making the bold decision to commute two and a half hours each way to attend an arts-focused high school—an early sign of the commitment that would shape everything that followed. He shares the moment his life flipped overnight at 17, when a cover he recorded (and his dad secretly sent out) led to a last-minute audition on Israel’s biggest televised competition—where he navigated pressure, judgment, and sudden public attention by staying locked into the art.

We also talk about what it means to be a musician when you’re “working with your soul,” how he protects his creative flow from outside opinions, and why he believes nobody really knows the one perfect path—there are countless ways to build the same dream. Mergui opens up about writing as a way to understand emotion, how vulnerability becomes the most powerful ingredient in a song, and why his project Dark Side of the Rainbow transformed from a breakup story into something deeper: a journey of self-discovery.

Plus, he breaks down the story behind his single “3 Tears”—including a standout writing session with Amy Allen and Andrew Goldstein—and explains how his definition of success has evolved from chasing results to building freedom, balance, and a life he can actually enjoy.

🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding

In this interview, you’ll learn:
How Mergui’s childhood in Tel Aviv shaped his relationship with music and identity
Why his parents’ support (without pressure) helped him choose his own path early
The defining moment he walked away from soccer to follow a creative calling
What it meant to commute 2.5 hours each way to study music—and why it was worth it
How one cover recording led to an overnight career shift at 17
What it’s really like competing as an artist—and staying focused when the world is judging you
Why being on stage is his most natural “flow state,” even as a perfectionist and overthinker
How his music became more personal over time—and why vulnerability creates the best results
The session story behind “3 Tears” and what made it feel instantly “right”
Why he’s experimenting with letting songs shape the “world,” instead of forcing a concept first
How moving to the U.S. helped him find balance, privacy, and space to live
The biggest lesson fame taught him: being himself without apologizing
The advice he’d give his younger self: stay true to what feels right—because nobody has the one answer

Listen to Mergui’s new single “3 Tears” - OUT NOW!
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"3 Tears" was co-written by Mergui, Amy Allen, and Andrew Wells with Andrew Wells producing.

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