Alin Rogoz
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these songs are from the spring-summer of 2005. my newest songs, are here:
http://www.soundclick.com/alinrogoz1
http://www.soundclick.com/alinrogoz2
http://www.soundclick.com/alinrogoz3
anyways, I prefer to be mediocre in all styles, than outstanding in one only... I’m young, hopefully, in a few years, I’ll bring my overall level higher exponentially. I was born in east Romania, a gate between the Middle East, and the west. We play a very flavourful music there, and it's ultimately the music I feel most (Romanian gypsy music). Having lived in France in 91, and Canada since 92, I became exposed to many other styles that I admired, and felt inspired to pursue. I concentrated my efforts on instrumentation, leaving the voice behind always, but recently, I began singing. It’s a rough road, but I feel I’ll get there eventually. I hope you enjoy my songs, not for their quality, but rather for the ideas, rhythms, and fusion of styles. God bless!
http://www.soundclick.com/alinrogoz1
http://www.soundclick.com/alinrogoz2
http://www.soundclick.com/alinrogoz3
anyways, I prefer to be mediocre in all styles, than outstanding in one only... I’m young, hopefully, in a few years, I’ll bring my overall level higher exponentially. I was born in east Romania, a gate between the Middle East, and the west. We play a very flavourful music there, and it's ultimately the music I feel most (Romanian gypsy music). Having lived in France in 91, and Canada since 92, I became exposed to many other styles that I admired, and felt inspired to pursue. I concentrated my efforts on instrumentation, leaving the voice behind always, but recently, I began singing. It’s a rough road, but I feel I’ll get there eventually. I hope you enjoy my songs, not for their quality, but rather for the ideas, rhythms, and fusion of styles. God bless!
Why this name?
It sounds so beautiful to the ear... has a nice ring to it, perfect symmetry, good balance, low profile, yet strong presence, and when stood up, the shadow of the name reflects a circle of belly dancers.
Do you play live?
I play in Canada with a number of bands (east Indian, Celtic/reggae/gypsy, Spanish, south American, folk, some rock...), have done a tour of Scotland, and west Canada.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The net now gives me a place to put my music, making it easier for me to distribute it. My friends can hear it...you never know how far it can get. Besides, I love criticism, I am only a starter in this music thing, so the more I am told what I should improve upon. the faster I’ll pick up on my flaws, and can remedy them, hopefully. Feel free to contact me, and give me any feedback! The worse, the better!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Possibly.
Band History:
I don't remember, though I'll start keeping track of the shows and events where I play. (good idea!)
Your influences?
It all started with Elvis, in Romania. Coming to Canada, though, I realized that what I feel, is my Romanian music, and Romanian gypsy music, music from the east of Romania, and also gypsy music in general. Gypsy jazz/swing, flamenco, reggae, soca, jazz, hip hop, Cuban, South American music... and off course Greek music (eastern jazz it is)
Favorite spot?
I enjoy myself anywhere I am, since I left Romania, I have always been a foreigner, France, Canada... at the beginning, it was a little tough, as I missed a land that I could call my own, where I would feel comfortable being, but, as I started making friends in Canada, then went back to Romania 5 years after I left, to find out i was a foreigner in my own land (having spent my adolescence elsewhere, I felt a bit different, and alienated from my friends there)... i now feel comfortable as a foreigner everywhere. God made the earth, as God made me, and everyone on it... so I belong. I must say Romania is always home in my heart, musically, and geographically. I am proud to come from there, and I love living in a place welcoming all foreigners. It’s the world in one country! Everyone is proud of where they came from, respect each other's culture, and show the best of theirs. I’d like to see that reflect in Canadian music...
Equipment used:
Not much, actually, I depend more on my instruments, and live recording than equipment. I record on a pretty basic program named garage band on a Mac laptop. It’s my studio, and I love it!
Anything else...?
When listening to my music, remember (I know you won't need to be told), I’m not a poet; my voice is weak, hardly able to carry the songs. I am Christian, and through my music, I want to praise my God, the only reason for which I do what I do.
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