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Interview with Dan Hamelin

Published on 1/13/2007

By Artistopia

Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why? Dan: I would have to say the first time i heard KISS in 1977, I was 13 years old. Q. Most music artists have that special someone or thing that influenced their decision to do music. Did anyone or something in your life play a major role in influencing you to go into the music business? Dan: A co worker Dave Beshara, an extremely tallented guitar slinger sparked something in me I had lost for years, the passion to create music. I hadn't played guitar for years because of a serious hand injury. A few years ago pushed me go get back into it, and I did! I needed that push. Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why? Dan: I would have to say Gary Numan. I have been a fan for years. His pioneering use of Synths and distorted Guitar was a great influence. I actualy met him in Montréal last summer on his Jagged tour...very nice man... Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition? Dan: I want to pull the listener into a different world.... A world of massive swirling trance-like sound's that will leave you feeling exhausted. Q. Music industry professionals are quick to say that being an artist means to gracefully fit a marketable niche in the industry. If you were offered an opportunity that asked you to be something you are not, would you do it to get your foot in the door? Dan: NO Q. Making music is one thing, selling it is another. What types of strategies do you use in promoting your artistic work and getting it heard by the proper professionals? Dan: I have been actively promoting thru several Internet Artist Promotion sites & making connections with local area Artists. Q. In regards to wheeling and dealing, how important do you feel business knowledge is to making it in an industry filled with much heartache? Dan: Very Important, unless you are a major artist and can afford a Business Manager. Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists? Dan: Keep true to yourself and what you do. Q. Most successful artists are involved in charitable organizations that stand for a cause that hits close to home. In that regard, once you reach success, what charitable cause(s) would you like to be involved in and why? Dan: My support has always been for children's charities, children are most vulnerable and deserve the most of our support. After all they are our future.. Well, we thank you for taking the time to interview with us and certainly wish you the best in your music career endeavors. There you have it ladies and gentlemen, an inside look into the mind of an independent artist struggling to bring their hard work to fruition in an industry where perseverance and thick skin means survival. No one said it would be easy.



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