Singer, songwriter, and actor Jason Gould returns with Where We Fall — a deeply emotional collection of original songs and reimagined classics blending soul, jazz, and cinematic pop. As the son of Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould, he grew up surrounded by music yet waited until later in life to embrace his own artistic voice. The new album reflects a journey of authenticity, spirituality, and creative freedom — a testament to reclaiming self-expression beyond legacy. We caught up with Jason Gould to talk about finding peace through music, channeling emotion into art, and why love remains his greatest muse.
Jason Gould’s album ‘Where We Fall’ is out 14th November via Backwards Dog Records.
Interview with Jason Gould
Your new album Where We Fall feels both intimate and expansive — a bridge between classic standards and contemporary sound. What inspired this balance between past and present?
I guess because I like to revisit music of the past and find ways of bringing it into the present. But good music is timeless.
You’ve described the album as a process of “reclaiming your voice.” What did that journey look like for you on a personal and creative level?
Not this album specifically, but the entire journey of exploring my musicality and voice, which started later in life. I was shy and insecure about expressing myself in the shadow of my mother’s epic career, so I reclaimed a part of myself I had pushed away.
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The title track, “Where We Fall,” feels deeply spiritual — a reflection on self-love and awareness. Can you tell us how that song came together and what it represents to you?
Thanks. It is. But I was born without any preconceptions of what it should be. Guy Roche and I sat down together and created the music and many of the words just came through me almost like a channeling. Then Liz Vidal and I crafted the words around that to support what the song seemed to want to convey.
You’ve chosen to reinterpret timeless songs like “Solitude,” “Jealous Guy,” and “Wild Is the Wind.” What draws you to these particular classics, and how do you approach making them your own?
I always just follow my instincts. If I’m drawn to a melody or a lyric and feel I could bring something new to it that would warrant the effort, I explore it. I’m always trying to discover something new in the song if it’s not something I wrote.
Your mother, Barbra Streisand, famously shared the stage with you for a duet — but Where We Fall feels entirely your own. How has your relationship with her as an artist and parent shaped your creative independence?
You know, my mother only sings songs she feels connected to so I suppose that modeled something for me as well. Also I know myself quite well at this stage of my life, so I have to be authentic to myself and trust my own instincts.
You started out as an actor before fully embracing music. How has your experience in film influenced the way you tell stories through song?
I have to use my acting skills all the time in singing. You gotta mean and feel what you sing if you want to touch other people.
Songs like “Sacred Days” and “I Found a Place in My Heart” touch on spirituality and environmental awareness. Do you see music as a form of healing or activism?
Absolutely! They can be both, and I’m so glad you recognize that. Sacred Days is a very spiritual song about how we’re losing touch with the natural world, and our connection to it. So many people are so desperate for peace these days, there’s so much chaos, greed and corruption in the world.
Your sound blends jazz, soul, and contemporary pop with cinematic elements. How do you find the right balance between genre and emotion when writing or arranging your music?
Each song really is its own living organism. Discovering that balance between instrumentation and vocals is the musical adventure. I just follow my instincts and it helps to work with talented collaborators.
Where We Fall arrives in a time of uncertainty — yet it feels hopeful. What do you hope listeners take away from the album once the final note fades?
A reminder that we are all connected, that most of us are creatures of the Heart. That our spirit and soul transcends physical form and that Love is what makes Life worthwhile, and that it takes many forms…