European Music – Digested
Introduction
One of the factors which gave me the inspiration to look into European music was to find something beyond what I see on the main shelves of the record shops, hear all the time on the radio or see on the music channels (when I get the chance to watch them) – Indie, a manufactured singer or band, or music of American origin such as R&B & Rap. Relating to the latter, can you think of any European bands or singers whose music leads to social effects in the same way that Rap does?
I want to highlight that whereas the UK music industry is being infested (on TV, the radio & in the stores) at will by bands, singers & even types of music from the USA, and flooded by manufactured artists who are there to make a quick earner for people like Simon Cowell & Louis Walsh (and as a result have a life span that is equivalent to a fast train journey from Warrington to London!), the Europeans of today don?t get a look in. How often do you come across a European artist on the TV or radio compared to their American & UK counterparts?
Music from Europe
Belgian singer Lara Fabian was one of the first European singers I listened to but how you think I found out about her? Did I hear one of her songs her on the radio? Was it a recommendation by a friend? None of these! I was looking at some CDs on Amazon?s website & she was suggested as an alternative artist.
Do you remember the song Superstar by Jamelia, which reached #3 in the UK in 2003? If so, were you aware that it is a cover? Christine Milton released the song before Jamelia and it reached number 1 in her native Denmark, selling enough to earn her both a gold & platinum record. Jamelia?s version done well in Europe, reaching #14 in Spain & #19 Eire and getting into the top 10 in Austria (#3), France (#3), Germany (#4) & Lithuania (#2), to name a few. Outside the continent, it got to number 1 in New Zealand & Australia and registered at #16 in Indonesia. If Christine?s version of Superstar had been released internationally (regardless of whether or not you think it would have done better than Jamelia), do you think it would have been big enough to make her well known both in Europe (including the UK) & outside the continent?
Influence of the Europeans
The influence of ABBA ranges from ranges from having fans such as Phil Oakey & Noel Gallagher who are also involved in the industry, to having shows created from their music such as Mamma Mia & Bj
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