[NSF] Tao Hypah - Celeb / Play the girl

Dit schijnt door Tao te zijn ingezonden. Half Japans, half Nederlands met een eigen stijl.

Als dit waar is dan..wow, ik vind dit echt super super gaaf! Volgens mij vind ik dit het beste tot nu toe! Opvallend figuur en lied Maar er moeten eerst nog 22 sec. van af gehaald worden..moet niet zo moeilijk zijn..

Vond dit op escforum:

Interview van Oikotimes:

Tao Hypah wants to go to eurovision

As a blog described, “In a day and age where the likes of Lady Gaga rules the world and acts like Tokio Hotel, Scissor Sisters and Semi Precious Weapons are suddenly the cool kids on the block, the world would seem somewhat ready for this next act I’m going to champion…his name is Tao Hypah.” Tao Hypah is young Half-Dutch and Half-Japanese singer who is a new star of eletropop. He’s trying, for the first time, to represent The Netherlands on Eurovision Song Contest and he gave JanelaESC an interview about this new experience of his career.

You are a young artist, but how did you start to work with music?

From a very young age my whole life has been all about music. I grew up in a very creative family where music is as important as eating and sleeping.
Even though I never believed I could actually sing, I used to take my little Casio piano and hide in my room to make my own music and sing to it. I’ve never wanted to do anything else, and I was probably 10 or 11 years old when it became clear to me that music would be my life.



Some blogs pointed you as one of the next big music stars, JanelaEsc also believe in your potencial, how do you feel about that?

I’m really grateful for all the positive feedback. To make it as an artist in the music business you really have to work hard, so to get that recognition means a lot to me.
There’s no better feeling for an artist than to get that enthusiasm and appreciation, that’s what it’s all about. The support and positive feedback mean that all the effort has been worthwhile.



What’s your music background – favorite artists, inspirations and such?

I was raised on a lot of musical influences. Most of it being pop, soul, R&B. 
Maybe it’s a bit unexpected for somebody of my age, but my biggest inspiration is Patti LaBelle. She’s such a powerful and inspiring woman. She’s the number one diva with a voice to match. 
Of course our king of pop Michael Jackson has been a big inspiration too. He set such high standards for every pop artist.
Other artists I like are Ayumi Hamasaki from Japan, Elton John, Anastacia, I also like Rosalia de Souza, my mom is a big fan of hers, so there is ocassionally even a bit of a Brazilian music on my iPod as well!



How can you describe your music style?

The music I make is a mix of genres, but it’s mostly pop mixed with dance and RnB influences.


Eurovision isn’t popular in The Netherlands as it used to be. What’s your opinion about the contest nowadays?

The Eurovision has become less popular in the Netherlands probably because no matter what kind of singers or songs we send, we always end up at the bottom, so the enthusiasm has gone down a bit. The Netherlands is trying its best to become more successful in the contest, our artists always put on a good show, so maybe we just need one lucky break.



The Netherlands haven’t been doing well in Eurovision. What’s necessary to them to change this scenario?

That’s a hard question because I’m not sure if the Eurovision nowadays is only about the music. That said, I think the way forward is to step out of our comfort zone and be more challenging and contemporary and to offer something that will appeal not only to the Dutch public but can work internationally. 


Why did you decide to take part of Nationaal Songfestival? Can you tell us something about the song?

When I heard there was an open call I decided to go for it because the whole new system sounds very motivating to an up-and-coming artist like myself. It gives everyone a chance to reach a huge international audience, but you have to have something to offer. So it’s definitely a challenge.

Tell us a bit about your preparation to the preselection. How is it going?
I perform every week at the biggest entertainment park in Holland, the Efteling, so I’m quite comfortable on stage, performing, entertaining the audience, developing my skills as a singer and performer. I think the song we sent in is really strong, with a big, uplifting, sing-along chorus, but it also has a lot of edge. It’s a type of song that is well-suited for an exciting, eye-catching stage production. Now I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that the judges like it as much as I do.




Did you watch Eurovision this year? Tell us what you think about the prodution, songs, results and personal favorites.

I watched it and I think Germany did an amazing job, their stage production was amazing. It was truly mindblowing and a pleasure to watch. My favourite song was by the Irish twins Jedward, “Lipstick”. It’s insanely catchy and a lot of fun. I also liked the Danish entry, A Friend In London, Blue from the UK but I also think Ell & Nikki were worthy winners.

What are your plans beside the dutch Eurovision selection?
I’m really busy writing and recording new songs and there’s going to be a lot happening this and especially next year in terms of releases and gigs. I’ve been working with some great production teams in Holland, Germany and the UK, so there will be a lot of new music coming soon. I hope it will lead to more performances and who knows, maybe one day soon I will even have the opportunity to perform in Brazil!

special thanks to Fabiana Silva and janelaesc.com
http://www.oikotimes.com/(...)to-go-to-eurovision/

Oke sorry dit moet geen gespam zijn maar.. ik blijf maar googlen en ineens vind ik dit:

http://www.eqmusicblog.co(...)pah-track-celeb.html

Het schijnt dat dit lied in februari 2011 op internet heeft gestaan...lijkt me dus dat dit'm dan toch niet is...

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Op maandag 14 november 2011 14:46 schreef Aoibhin het volgende:
Dit klinkt inderdaad veelbelovend! Het is niet helemaal mijn smaak, maar het is hedendaags, er kan een goede show omheen worden gebouwd en hij is een opvallend type.
Echter als het waar is dat het lied begin dit jaar al op internet heeft gestaan, gaat dit hem dus sowieso niet worden Wel raar eigenlijk; hij had dit toch ook wel kunnen bedenken?

Haha, ja. Iemand op escforum zegt dat hij een ander lied heeft ingestuurd. Misschien kan een mod de titel ff weghalen, maar het is zeker dat hij een lied heeft ingestuurd.

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Op woensdag 16 november 2011 14:56 schreef Greys het volgende:

twitter:

taohypah twitterde op woensdag 16-11-2011 om 14:53:13 @ESF_FOK yes klopt, maar het nummer waar het om draait komt een snippet van online ! reageer retweet

Dus hij heeft Celeb ingezonden, maar gaat uiteindelijk een ander nummer doen ofzo?
Ik snap het niet

We gaan dit ff uitzoeken

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Op woensdag 16 november 2011 23:15 schreef Greys het volgende:

twitter:

taohypah twitterde op woensdag 16-11-2011 om 22:51:49 @ESF_FOK Ja ik wil met een andere meedoen die is niet ingestuurd reageer retweet

Dat kan toch helemaal niet?
Ik bedoel, wat had die inschrijving anders voor nut?

Ai. Ik denk dus dat hij Celeb heeft ingestuurd maar er achter is gekomen dat het niet voldeed aan de eisen voor de nationale finale. Hopelijk is dit voor hem nog mogelijk dan! Ben toch wel benieuwd naar hem/zijn muziek!

@ Greys kun jij de titel aanpassen naar Play The Girl ? of Celeb / Play the girl..

Dit is namelijk het nummer dat Tao wil inzenden/ook heeft ingezonden: (30 seconden teaser)