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I'm often asked about the different styles of music I sing and write, and why I don't stick to just one genre. I knew I'd have to face up to this one day. Every instinct I have tells me not to advertise that I live a musical double life, but yes, I admit it. My name is Antoinette - and I'm a musical adulteress. I cheat on Gospel with House, and I cheat on House with Jazz. I'm a serial cheat. I can't help myself. To be serious about it though, I'm a church singer who also sings within the dance / pop music genre - it doesn't really equate does it?! The question seems to be popping up a lot lately though so I've decided to address it very quickly and simply in this weeks blog. God knows I could talk (and write) on this topic for hours but - long story short, here's the quick and simple answer to what I sing and why: I sing what makes me feel good. Regardless of genre. If I hear a piece of music and it inspires me to write a melody, I'll write to it. Regardless of genre. Music is art, art is about being creative…and I love creating music. Regardless of genre. And on the note of creativity while I won't name names (a lady never names names!) what I WILL say to the personality I encountered this week is this: just because a person is creative and has had some measure of success as a result of that creativity, it does NOT give that person carte blanche to be rude or dis-respectful or for that matter to engage in musical snobbery… good manners don't cost a thing! The most successful people I know are also the most personable! …. Self indulgent rambling will be avoided at all costs next week ;-) Until next time my peoples… thanks for reading and if you have a spare few mins, why not check out some of my original music on my myspace page :)) Antoinette xxx
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