Music Now Spotlight

by Isaac Davis Junior, BGS, MBA


Eva Aine

Eva Aine has one of the most amazing voices we have heard in a long time. She sings with such a level of warmth, grace, and heart that music lovers will enjoy this Singer/Songwriter’s five-octave vocal range that she displays throughout her music. In this spotlight with the songstress, our online publication discovers the magic of Eva Aine. Enjoy!

Isaac: It’s an amazing time to be a DIY artist/performer/band/musician. What do you enjoy the most about being an indie performer?

Eva: As an indie artist, it is amazing that I can make my music public once I create it and reach to my fans whenever I want. Also, I enjoy creating my brand as an artist in every way. I need to work on my own marketing and promotion by myself and to believe in myself to perform and aim for a higher vision. It makes me so strong and realizes so much support and love from my fans.

Isaac: If you had an opportunity to sign with a major label, would you sign now knowing you may have to give up some of what you have build up over the years about you in the process?

Eva: Yes, I would, because I want to reach to as many people as possible and I want to take all chances to go to next level. If I sign with a major label, I might loose some flexibility to release my music. However, considering the benefits including but not limited to increase in exposure, brand creation, stage design, etc, I am happy and always ready to sign with a major label.



Isaac: I remembered Simon Cowell from American Idol talking about the “it” Factor that makes a musician/band stand out. What do you think is your “it” factor that makes you stand out from others in the music business?

Eva: My "it" factor is that I have five-octave vocal range which will enable me to express various styles of music ranging from quiet ballad to dance tunes and that I have multicultural background (I was born in Seattle, WA, and raised in Seattle and in Japan) which makes my music more boundless, diverse and unique.

Isaac: Why should music fans listen to your music? Describe what they are going to get when they listen to your music?

Eva: My music will encourage you, strengthen you, ease you, touch your heart, make you bold, make you honest, and make you filled with love. Every time I perform, I receive many beautiful comments or letters from my fans that they are encouraged, strengthened, moved, decided to live their dreams, started their morning with self-esteem and love to others. It is always really amazing to receive such warm comments from my fans and I feel that this is why I create my music and deliver it to my fans.

Isaac: Briefly describe your humble beginnings that led you to where you are at musically now.

Eva: I've always loved listening to music and singing songs but I had no idea that I could follow my love to music to make it as my career. But one day I had a chance to see Lena Maria singing at my high school and so moved. At the same time, my music teacher and opera singer at my high school had been repeatedly inviting me to sing. Thanks to the devoted teacher and those musicians who inspired me, I decided to receive classical vocal lessons which were my first experience to professionally train myself as a singer.

Isaac: You have some strong iconic influences. Of these influences, which artist/band do you relate to the most and why?

Eva: I have been influenced by so many artists. Michael Jackson and Beyonce have influenced me the most. I have learned from them how a professional artist should be, act, train him/herself, etc. They have been always doing their best and make every effort to be better artists and I would like to do the same.

Isaac: Do you feel that Indie music gets the respect it deserves? Why or why not?

Eva: I do receive much support from my fans and radio stations and magazines like you. And, I am always thankful for them for trusting my music. However, I am not satisfied with my current situation because I feel that I can deliver my music to more people who might enjoy my music. That is why I want to have a major record deal and want my music to be promoted and distributed more widely.

Isaac: If you could change one thing about the music business, what would it be and why?

Eva: If possible, I hope every indie artist can have opportunities to deliver his/her music worldwide without spending huge amount of promotional cost. As we have Micro Finance system to support small business in the emerging countries, I think we can develop the same kind of scheme to help indie artists in the world. I think it would be really great if we can share good music globally regardless of the size of the labels.

Isaac: What type of feedbacks have you been receiving about your music from fans and music critics?

Eva: I received a review from Mr. Keitaro Kamo, Chief Producer of EMI Music Japan, "You are excellent." after he listened to my song, Magic, which is included in my first album. Also, I was chosen as one of the finalists for my song, My Way To Happiness, at the 2010 Show Me The Music Contest.

And, I have been receiving so many beautiful words and reviews from my fans such as "I'm in love with your music. I am listening to it every day. I think you are the one and only artist." "You are a super miracle woman. I am always encouraged by you." "I want all the people in the world to listen to your music." "You changed me. I decided to believe myself and take a step after seeing your amazing performance. Thank you for encouraging me." "I am always listening to your music ever since I bought the CD. You make me feel like praying and loving." "Your music lasts forever." "You made me cry. Thank you." "You gave me so much power, strength, hope and love. Thank you for making me strong." They all give me so much energy to work on my music more and more.

Isaac: If you knew that you would never gain fame and fortune with what you are doing now, would you continue to make music? Explain.

Eva: First of all, I do not doubt that I will make my dream come true and what I am working on now will be worthwhile.

Instead of having a doubt, I would continue to make music no matter what because I believe that is why I was given this life.

Isaac: How do you handle negative feedback or negative energy about your music?

Eva: If it makes my music better, I listen to it and try to improve my music. If it's something that contradicts what I believe in or something out of hatred I disregard it. If I happen to have negative feelings, I create music that I want to listen to in that state and make use of them, which, in the end, lead me to recover.

Isaac: What role do your family and friends play in the equation of your pursuant of a music career?

Eva: Their support and love make me so strong. I'm not afraid of following my dream and taking risks because of them. At the same time, I think it is up to me whether I make good use of their love and transform them into my energy and give them back or not.

Isaac: What is the best site/s that you can be found on the Internet?

Eva: Please visit my MySpace website in which I upload my latest information frequently. I am now having my own website created by my designer so I will let you know in the Myspace website.

Isaac: The floor is yours; final words…..

Eva: Thank you all so much for reading this interview. I am grateful if some of you find this interview or my music interesting.

You can check out my 1st album, My Way To Happiness, through iTunes, Amazon, etc.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-way-to-happiness/id393486412

My new song, Yes U Are Worth The Best, is featured in the Empire State Mixtape Vo.3.

empirestatemixtapes.com/

It is also included in the compilation CD, Women of this world, released by DNB Production.

http://www.amazon.com/Women-Of-This-World/dp/B004H7WT4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294798369&sr=8-1

My new song, Thank You, Lord, will be included in a CD compilation, which will be an empowering tool for woman to show their solidarity and strength. It will be released from ACM Records. - http://www.acmrecords.com/

I'll be performing at the 23rd International Folk Alliance Conference on Feb 17th in Memphis and at the 15th Millennium Music Conference on Feb 19th in Harrisburg. And I will perform in the Canadian Music Fest 2011 in the middle of March 2011 in Toronto, Canada. I am performing in Tokyo regularly.

Please check my updates through Twitter, which I just started, and MySpace.

http://twitter.com/EvaAine

http://www.myspace.com/evaaine

Last but not least, I want to thank the Junior's Cave for this wonderful opportunity.