Meet Stephanie Dan, Sony Music Philippines' newest acoustic artist! This was her first song from her first public appearance at 96.3 Easy Rock's Mall Tour at Robinsons Place Manila on July 15, 2011.
Meet the artist:
If there is one thing that comes to mind when you hear the word acoustic music, that word would be laidback. And those two- acoustic music and laidback perfectly describes Sony Music's latest acoustic gem Stephanie Dan.
"It reflects who I am. It's an extension of my personality. You won't find any heavy music in my iPod because that's just not me. I'm a laidback kind of person. I appreciate a kind gentle whisper. I want to be able to understand the song I'm listening to and not just hear it. Acoustic music fits in just perfectly with me," Stephanie said.
With her sweet voice and charm, she is set to put more personality in acoustic music that would set her apart from other acts.
"The main difference would be my playful take on the songs. My style is acoustic like the others but my personality when I sing is definitely unique and it's transferred into the songs. No one said acoustic has to be serious and uptight. So I keep it lively and fun. No dim yellow light over my head, Stephanie said.
All these will be heard via her upcoming Sony Music debut album that includes covers of popular tracks.
"The album is not just a collection of songs I enjoy singing but it's almost like a personal diary. Sometimes I like to quote others to better express myself. So now, I've covered songs to better express myself. If I were to use food to describe the album it would be a tropical fruit platter with lightly dressed greens on the side. It's healthy and clean, light on the ears and heart," Stephanie said.
It features her versions of hits like Katy Perry's "Firework", Jessie J's "Price Tag," "Hey Soul Sister" by Train, Usher's "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" and more- acoustic style
"It has been slowed down and mellowed out but it still retains the artist's original mood and feeling. They are all from my personal hit list. Songs that reflect who I am, how I think, what I have felt and what I believe in," Stephanie said.
The tracks are so special to her that she is excited to sing it live in front of an audience.
"For me, singing to an audience is like making a public speech. You're advocating the lyrics, the thoughts, the emotions. Your intension is either to inform or persuade the audience with what you're singing just like in public speaking. Each track in the album, do just that. I wouldn't sing a song about jealousy or spending all my money on me if it doesn't mirror who I am. All the songs are easy to sing along with. They evoke good times, love, hope and the simple joys in life. That's how I am," Stephanie said.
Discovered by Sony Music's A&R Vic Valenciano through a demo, Stephanie, a then simple girl working for her family's business, never thought that she would pluck out from hundreds of wannabe singers and be signed up by a major record label.
"It definitely came as a big surprise. I should say heaven sent because it was out of the blue. I was thinking that something must be wrong. Imagine the shy girl afraid to sing because she might croak, with the thick bangs and nerdy gold rimmed glasses, signing up with one of the top recording companies," Stephanie said.
Definitely the name Stephanie Dan will be the one to watch out this year.
(From her Facebook page)
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Stephanie Dan version of "Firework" (acoustic) live on Mellow Stage 1by whenypie4,512 views
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