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Artistopia Rank : 63
Member Since : 10/2006
Last Login : 12/12/2008
Views : 14,764
Songs : 5
Events : 28
Alliances : 8
Releases : 3
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| Latest Music By SciutoSinger & The Saving Grace Band |
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Published Date : 10/08/2006
Total Downloads : 47
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Interview with Sciutosinger |
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| Published on 6/28/2008 |
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| By Artistopia |
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Q. At what age did you realize you wanted to become a music artist and why?
I was singing with my father and uncles at the age of 3 or 4…my uncles were signed with EPIC RECORDS in 1978-1980. The band was the Tony Sciuto Band, and after his solo “band” career didn’t happen he played keyboards with the Little River Band for over 10 years. So…it’s IN THE BLOOD, bra.
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?
First, My father…then Uncle Tony and Uncle Mike.
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
Well, that’s interesting because the largest influence on me was my uncle’s music (www.tonysciuto.com). Then, it was U2 throughout the 80’s-90’s. Today…I like The Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay is kinda cool, and I dig some of the contemporary Christian stuff because I’m a worship leader these days. I’m in the process of writing my next record as a Christian artist…crossin’ over, WOW.
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
Voice…my voice is big, powerful, and isn’t going flat. My writing is also huge!
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?
Nope…already had that opportunity in LA…If it’s meant to be the industry will come to ME, I promise you that one.
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?
Artistopia is it…the marketing isn’t my gig.
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?
I’m a licensed mortgage broker, notary public, and licensed realtor…don’t need to waste my time trying to be a business man in the music industry. If you think selling a mortgage is hard these days…try the music BIZ…that one is a “doozy.”
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
Write a HIT.
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?
Children and Cancer…my wife wants a foster home (she’s Costa Rican and a hottie)…and my dad has lymphoma (blood cancer).
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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