Jason Gould.Photo:Courtesy Jason Gould | credit: Gene ReedDespite being born to one of the most legendary vocalists of all time,Jason Gould— the only son ofBarbra StreisandandElliott Gould— had to find the confidence to sing on his own.Speaking to PEOPLE for this week’s issue, Gould, 57, opened up about how he learned to “reclaim” a part of himself that he once shied away from in order to pursue his career as a singer-songwriter.“I sort of reclaimed my voice — and not just as a singer, but as a human being,” reveals Gould, who recentlyreleased hisSacred DaysEPon March 22.Jason Gould.Courtesy Jason Gould | credit: Gene ReedHe explains that various therapeutic, spiritual programs helped him tap into his creative talents.“I’ve always been a seeker, and I’ve been on my own spiritual journey, which included meditation and prayer,” the “World Gone Crazy” singer says, adding that he’s also “been in therapy” and “gone to 12-step meetings.” “I learned a lot in those programs about reclaiming those parts of ourselves. Particularly, as children, maybe we pushed away or forgot about.“After embracing the concept of “reclaiming your hobbies,” Gould picked up pottery — and then, naturally, he turned to music.Jason Gould and his mother Barbra Streisand.Bei/ShutterstockThe singer/actor explains that he felt as though he had to reject music as a child because of his mother’s success. “I was very afraid of exploring that part of myself,” he recalls, admitting that the eight-time Grammy winner wasn’t even aware of his pipes until he shared his first recording, “How Deep Is the Ocean,” with her in 2012.Realizing that he wanted to “work through” that part of himself, he took a songwriting workshop, met other songwriters and started making music himself. “It just unfolded so organically,” Gould says.“To be able to express that part of myself was my goal really,” adds the star, who went on to release his self-titled debut EP in 2012, a full-length album,Dangerous Man, in 2017, theDark Grey SkiesEP in 2021 and various singles, in addition to his latest release.Jason Gould posing for a photo on Dec. 19, 2017 in Los Angeles.Willy Sanjuan/Invision/APDespite focusing more on music in recent years, Gould describes himself as an “oddball” because he feels a “need to create,” but not to perform.He shares that he didn’t feel like hitting the road after the release ofDangerous Man, and doesn’t now either. “I made a record withQuincy Jones, but I didn’t go out and tour the world with it,” he says of the 2017 project. “Most people would think, ‘Why not? Why? That’s what you should do,’ but it didn’t feel right for me.“The recording artist reveals that he simply doesn’t get a “thrill” from performing. “I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh, I feel the most alive when I’m on stage.’ I’m not that guy,” he explains.“At the end of the day, I have to be true to myself and honor what feels right for me, because, otherwise, it wouldn’t bring me pleasure,” the “Laws of Desire” singer says. “And if it’s not going to be pleasurable for me, then I don’t think it would be good to experience or watch.“Barbra Streisand performing with her son Jason Gould at the O2 Arena on June 1, 2023 in London.Dave J Hogan/GettyStill, Gould revels in memories of the times that he’s gotten on stage with Streisand, whom he joined on her 2012 worldwide tour to sing a joint performance of “How Deep is the Ocean” in front of tens of thousands of fans every night.He explains that he enjoyed the experience simply because he was doing it for his mother. “It wasn’t about me. I was just showing up to be of service and be the vessel of this music, and be there with her and have that moment with her,” the recording artist shares. “It was a very private moment — it just happened to be in front of 18,000 people.“Although Gould says he used to feel “anxiety” when releasing a solo project, he no longer feels “insecure” about what he creates. Rather, he describes it as “an accomplishment.“Like the journey he’s taken to feel even more confident as an artist, the musician says that, above all, he hopes fans feel “a moment of peace” in listening to his work.For more from Jason Gould, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday.
Jason Gould.Photo:Courtesy Jason Gould | credit: Gene Reed
Courtesy Jason Gould | credit: Gene Reed
Despite being born to one of the most legendary vocalists of all time,Jason Gould— the only son ofBarbra StreisandandElliott Gould— had to find the confidence to sing on his own.Speaking to PEOPLE for this week’s issue, Gould, 57, opened up about how he learned to “reclaim” a part of himself that he once shied away from in order to pursue his career as a singer-songwriter.“I sort of reclaimed my voice — and not just as a singer, but as a human being,” reveals Gould, who recentlyreleased hisSacred DaysEPon March 22.Jason Gould.Courtesy Jason Gould | credit: Gene ReedHe explains that various therapeutic, spiritual programs helped him tap into his creative talents.“I’ve always been a seeker, and I’ve been on my own spiritual journey, which included meditation and prayer,” the “World Gone Crazy” singer says, adding that he’s also “been in therapy” and “gone to 12-step meetings.” “I learned a lot in those programs about reclaiming those parts of ourselves. Particularly, as children, maybe we pushed away or forgot about.“After embracing the concept of “reclaiming your hobbies,” Gould picked up pottery — and then, naturally, he turned to music.Jason Gould and his mother Barbra Streisand.Bei/ShutterstockThe singer/actor explains that he felt as though he had to reject music as a child because of his mother’s success. “I was very afraid of exploring that part of myself,” he recalls, admitting that the eight-time Grammy winner wasn’t even aware of his pipes until he shared his first recording, “How Deep Is the Ocean,” with her in 2012.Realizing that he wanted to “work through” that part of himself, he took a songwriting workshop, met other songwriters and started making music himself. “It just unfolded so organically,” Gould says.“To be able to express that part of myself was my goal really,” adds the star, who went on to release his self-titled debut EP in 2012, a full-length album,Dangerous Man, in 2017, theDark Grey SkiesEP in 2021 and various singles, in addition to his latest release.Jason Gould posing for a photo on Dec. 19, 2017 in Los Angeles.Willy Sanjuan/Invision/APDespite focusing more on music in recent years, Gould describes himself as an “oddball” because he feels a “need to create,” but not to perform.He shares that he didn’t feel like hitting the road after the release ofDangerous Man, and doesn’t now either. “I made a record withQuincy Jones, but I didn’t go out and tour the world with it,” he says of the 2017 project. “Most people would think, ‘Why not? Why? That’s what you should do,’ but it didn’t feel right for me.“The recording artist reveals that he simply doesn’t get a “thrill” from performing. “I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh, I feel the most alive when I’m on stage.’ I’m not that guy,” he explains.“At the end of the day, I have to be true to myself and honor what feels right for me, because, otherwise, it wouldn’t bring me pleasure,” the “Laws of Desire” singer says. “And if it’s not going to be pleasurable for me, then I don’t think it would be good to experience or watch.“Barbra Streisand performing with her son Jason Gould at the O2 Arena on June 1, 2023 in London.Dave J Hogan/GettyStill, Gould revels in memories of the times that he’s gotten on stage with Streisand, whom he joined on her 2012 worldwide tour to sing a joint performance of “How Deep is the Ocean” in front of tens of thousands of fans every night.He explains that he enjoyed the experience simply because he was doing it for his mother. “It wasn’t about me. I was just showing up to be of service and be the vessel of this music, and be there with her and have that moment with her,” the recording artist shares. “It was a very private moment — it just happened to be in front of 18,000 people.“Although Gould says he used to feel “anxiety” when releasing a solo project, he no longer feels “insecure” about what he creates. Rather, he describes it as “an accomplishment.“Like the journey he’s taken to feel even more confident as an artist, the musician says that, above all, he hopes fans feel “a moment of peace” in listening to his work.For more from Jason Gould, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday.
Despite being born to one of the most legendary vocalists of all time,Jason Gould— the only son ofBarbra StreisandandElliott Gould— had to find the confidence to sing on his own.
Speaking to PEOPLE for this week’s issue, Gould, 57, opened up about how he learned to “reclaim” a part of himself that he once shied away from in order to pursue his career as a singer-songwriter.
“I sort of reclaimed my voice — and not just as a singer, but as a human being,” reveals Gould, who recentlyreleased hisSacred DaysEPon March 22.
Jason Gould.Courtesy Jason Gould | credit: Gene Reed
He explains that various therapeutic, spiritual programs helped him tap into his creative talents.
“I’ve always been a seeker, and I’ve been on my own spiritual journey, which included meditation and prayer,” the “World Gone Crazy” singer says, adding that he’s also “been in therapy” and “gone to 12-step meetings.” “I learned a lot in those programs about reclaiming those parts of ourselves. Particularly, as children, maybe we pushed away or forgot about.”
After embracing the concept of “reclaiming your hobbies,” Gould picked up pottery — and then, naturally, he turned to music.
Jason Gould and his mother Barbra Streisand.Bei/Shutterstock
Bei/Shutterstock
The singer/actor explains that he felt as though he had to reject music as a child because of his mother’s success. “I was very afraid of exploring that part of myself,” he recalls, admitting that the eight-time Grammy winner wasn’t even aware of his pipes until he shared his first recording, “How Deep Is the Ocean,” with her in 2012.
Realizing that he wanted to “work through” that part of himself, he took a songwriting workshop, met other songwriters and started making music himself. “It just unfolded so organically,” Gould says.
“To be able to express that part of myself was my goal really,” adds the star, who went on to release his self-titled debut EP in 2012, a full-length album,Dangerous Man, in 2017, theDark Grey SkiesEP in 2021 and various singles, in addition to his latest release.
Jason Gould posing for a photo on Dec. 19, 2017 in Los Angeles.Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP
Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP
Despite focusing more on music in recent years, Gould describes himself as an “oddball” because he feels a “need to create,” but not to perform.
He shares that he didn’t feel like hitting the road after the release ofDangerous Man, and doesn’t now either. “I made a record withQuincy Jones, but I didn’t go out and tour the world with it,” he says of the 2017 project. “Most people would think, ‘Why not? Why? That’s what you should do,’ but it didn’t feel right for me.”
The recording artist reveals that he simply doesn’t get a “thrill” from performing. “I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh, I feel the most alive when I’m on stage.’ I’m not that guy,” he explains.
“At the end of the day, I have to be true to myself and honor what feels right for me, because, otherwise, it wouldn’t bring me pleasure,” the “Laws of Desire” singer says. “And if it’s not going to be pleasurable for me, then I don’t think it would be good to experience or watch.”
Barbra Streisand performing with her son Jason Gould at the O2 Arena on June 1, 2023 in London.Dave J Hogan/Getty
Dave J Hogan/Getty
Still, Gould revels in memories of the times that he’s gotten on stage with Streisand, whom he joined on her 2012 worldwide tour to sing a joint performance of “How Deep is the Ocean” in front of tens of thousands of fans every night.
He explains that he enjoyed the experience simply because he was doing it for his mother. “It wasn’t about me. I was just showing up to be of service and be the vessel of this music, and be there with her and have that moment with her,” the recording artist shares. “It was a very private moment — it just happened to be in front of 18,000 people.”
Although Gould says he used to feel “anxiety” when releasing a solo project, he no longer feels “insecure” about what he creates. Rather, he describes it as “an accomplishment.”
Like the journey he’s taken to feel even more confident as an artist, the musician says that, above all, he hopes fans feel “a moment of peace” in listening to his work.
For more from Jason Gould, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands everywhere Friday.
source: people.com
