Emma Wilson
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Interview With Emma Wilson By Chris 23/1/06
Emma Wilson is a great aussie singer songwriter
She writes some great songs that are excellent.
So I figured she was worth promoting.
So read the interview with Emma Wilson and find out
more.
1.How did you get into music?
My mum was a musician and singer releasing 5 albums so I
had it in my blood I think! I’ve always wanted to sing and
write.
2.What were your major influences?
My influences have changed somewhat in the past few
years…Growing up I was influenced by an eclectic
assortment of artists – Amy Grant, Lauren Hill, Nirvana,
Alanis Morrisette
3.If you could have a three-band bill who would they
be?
Powderfinger, Lauren Hill, oh I cant choose!!
4. What has been the highlight of your career so
far?
Winning music oz award, having my original music released –
but to be honest probably finally figuring out this isn’t
my gift…
5. What is it like being an artist in
Australia?
It’s tough…there’s not as much support as there
should be. Unfortunately in Australia we don’t have as much
spectrum when it comes to acceptance of different music
styles
6. What inspires you when writing music?
My inspiration now comes from God but it hasn’t always been
like that, I write about what’s going down.. in my world
and other peoples.
7. What made you want to go out and play
music?
I’m not sure I’ve never wanted to do anything else since I
can remember. It’s my passion
8. What are your thoughts on file sharing and the mp3
format?
That’s a tough one because I love music and want people of
all sorts to be able to listen to and appreciate music but
the artist does need to get paid somehow and in Australia
especially there isn’t much income for artists. The bottom
line is your ripping them off income but some artists I
know don’t mind because they just want people to be able to
appreciate their music.
9. Who would most like to record a song with?
Oh my there’s so many!! I would say U2
10. Do you think the Internet is good for Helpings
artists get known?
Yes definitely
11. What bands/artists are you listening to
lately?
Lately? Mary J Blige, Switchfoot, Brooke Fraser
12. Who has helped you out the most?
My man upstairs
13. Have you got any releases in the line-up?
No
14. What has the response been like for your music on
the web?
Great people love it…the only problem is I started
putting my music on the web to early before I had really
developed, as an artist so there’s some dodgy stuff
floating around out there!! Delete it if you have it!
15. Any responses from record labels?
Yes but at this stage I’m really only wanting to sign a
deal if I can do something that’s real – real lyrics real
life. I don’t want to be shaking my butt on MTV or trying
to be sexy to sell a record – it’s just not me. I pushed in
that direction when I first started but I’ve turned down
offers because I don’t want to do that…. I’d rather
not be doing it then selling myself short.
16. Have you sent your stuff to radio?
Yes I’ve had some good responses
17. What are some of your favourite movies?
Ha Ha I love funny movies I have the weirdest sense of
humour, I love all the “scary movies” I love anchor man but
I also love yes…. wait for it…the
bodyguard…I’m sorry!!!
18. What have you seen recently you really
enjoyed?
Movie wise? Hhmmmmm can’t say I’ve seen anything amazing
lately sorry
19. What is next for Emma Wilson?
Writing!
