Brandon October
With a voice that effortlessly wraps itself around a heart wrenching ballad, big band standard or pumping pop tune, Brandon October is as rare as they come. Since leaving a successful career as an art director in an advertising agency, he's made a complete turnaround and embraced he's new life as a singing star.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Since leaving a successful career as an art director in an advertising agency two years ago, Brandon took the leap and embraced he's new life as a singing star. "I've always been singing and I come from a singing family," he says. One day it dawned on me that I should be doing something else, I realised and admitted to myself, I should be singing.With a voice that effortlessly wraps itself around a heart wrenching ballad, big band standard or pumping pop tune, Brandon October is as rare as they come. Brandon’s debut album, released in October 2003, was nominated for a 2004 SAMA award in the category of Best Pop album. He is currently working on his second album, due for local and international release later this year.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
There's nothing like performing live. That's what it's a ll about. Sharing your music, baring your soul and becoming one with your audience.
Your musical influences
George Michael, Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Peter Cetera. I've always been drawn more to vocalists, especially those who've had to work hard to get to the top.
Anything else?
Keep listening and keep promoting. It's the only way to unearth existing talent.
