Dana Alexandra is a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. I was first introduced to her music last summer by my niece. My Dad was dying and everyday we went back and forth from my Mom's house to the hospital to spend our last days with my Dad. My niece had her Ipod and wanted me to listen to a singer from her home town of York, Pennsylvania. I listened to her and immediately liked what I heard, but kind of put it out of my mind with so much else going on. From the start of this site I've been meaning to try and get Dana to do a Simply Six, but somehow never got around to it until now.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
I almost always knew I wanted to be a singer/performer, besides those times back in first grade when I wanted to be a school teacher one day and a vet the next. Back in the day my one friend and I would compete with each other of who had the better voice. It was funny and harsh! I was no early bloomer though. I suppose it took me a while to grow musically and find the confidence I needed to really go for everything I wanted.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
These days I'm much prouder of my music taste then a year or two ago. I still have odd tastes though!!! I listen to anyone from Feist to Christina Aguilera, Bright Eyes, June Carter and Johnny Cash, and tons of fun music to dance to, tegan and sara and a lot of friends bands. I support! :)
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
My greatest moment? wow! I'm so awful at answering questions like these but my answers are honest! My greatest live moment was when I finally got to play a song straight from the heart to the person it was written to right in the audiance and have them hear it live. it was I guess artistically gratifying! haha
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
Of course music can change the world! I hate to sound cheesy but it really is a universal language and I do believe we can get our own personal beliefs out through songs for our own sake as well as sharing it with others. My mind gets opened up a lot when I listen to other people's views in songs.
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
I'm not sure where I stand with technology now a days. I think it's wonderful how clear records can be with studios and amazing equiptment...but it's also a huge shame how awful people get huge when they don't have a lick of talent. It's frustrating and it's only hurting the industry. Come on, raise the stakes higher to where it used to be when you really had to have talent to get somewhere. Bring it on..I'd rather work my bum off to prove that I've got it then have to work my bum off just to stick out of the huge amount of fabricated talent.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
Probably a pair of cute flats!!!
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