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| Artist Statistics |
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Artistopia Rank : 132
Member Since : 2/2006
Last Login : 2/4/2010
Views : 8,281
Songs : 2
Events : 14
Alliances : 3
Releases : 2
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Artistopia URL :
http://www.artistopia.com/ultravioletuforia |
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| Latest Music By UltraViolet Uforia |
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Shadow Of The Sun
Published Date : 05/2006
Total Downloads : 26
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Interview with UltraViolet Uforia |
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| Published on 5/21/2007 |
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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?
Ever since I could remember the stage called to me in some form or another. From the age of 3 I was conducting imaginary orchestras perched on the cover to the well in our front yard. Acting called to me as I wanted to be a star of stage and screen, and was always grabbing my sister & classmates to perform with me in some song and dance routine that I had worked up or some comedy sketch or play that I had put together. So for me the rush of the applause from the audience was the reason for the calling!
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?
It all came about when I was about 15 or 16 and got my first Floyd album Meddle and then soon after picked up Janis Joplin’s greatest hits. I had always been a singer in chorus in school and stuff, but when I heard Janis for the first time I knew right then that I wanted to sing like her and that was where the real inspiration came from.
Q. In terms of the music, which major artist(s) influenced your style and why?
Pink Floyd has played the major part in my musical shaping with their endeavors into realms of space that no other band has achieved, sparking my interest in electronic music and keyboards. At this point I am kicking myself really hard for not getting into the Grateful Dead back in the 70’s & 80’s when I started going to concerts, because now for me they are the ultimate band for influence and emulation.
Q. With so many independent artists trying to make it, what makes you stand out from the competition?
Dedication to the spirit and art of creating music makes me stand out from the rest. Songs that are crafted and honed over time like a fine piece of woodwork or a sculpture are for me what making music is all about.
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?
No, the music is more important than making money or getting exposure. I would never cut my hair or put on a tie, just to be something I am not in the end and so the same thing applies to my music. It depends on how you look at this though as I think most bands will play cover tunes just to get a paying gig and as long as you are still being true to your music then I don’t think that is selling out.
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?
Using the web has been the biggest boost to the band and the music with sites like SonicBids, Gigmasters and MySpace.
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?
It’s the next most important thing after the music if you want to be successful. My band UltraViolet Uforia was created in 1994 and by 1996 we had a business license. Soon we had an entertainment lawyer that has helped saves us tons of money on the business. Basically without a strong business format for a band or independent artist you are going to fall apart when it comes to dealing with the professional public.
Q. Let's fast forward to 5 years from now. What advice would you offer to struggling independent artists?
Put yourself everywhere you can on the web that you can for free and pick the sites that get you good exposure to pay for their extras. Get your business model together and figure out what you want to achieve with your goals. Practice your art and share your skills, working with other artists and bands.
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?
Keeping the oceans clean and free from pollution and destructive fishing or plundering would be just one of the causes I am interested in, because the water and the wildlife in it has always been a fascination for me. It concerns me that we so callously pollute the very waters that we drink and commercial fish the seas for the greed of others.
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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| Article Credits and References |
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| Interview with Michael Canary - Founding member of UltraViolet Uforia |
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