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Date Posted: 15:15:53 05/24/02 Fri
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ANGGUN IS NOT AFRAID OF CHANGES NOR COLD WEATHER
The press conference of singer Anggun, devoted to her upcoming concert at the PI Tchaikovsky Concert Hall (see 'MUSIC' from 03 and 09.04.02), was held at James' store on April, 19. The Consul for Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of France Bernard Falga said the organizers were very pleased that AnggunŐs concert would take place at one of the most prestigious halls in Moscow. He added: "I am sure that the Moscow public whgich is known for their responsiveness will give Anggun their warm reception." In Mr. FalgaŐs opinion, AnggunŐs appearance would give a special nuance to "the French Seasons". With her appearance the series (of concerts) will get a world scale since Anggun is Indonesian by origin, sings in French and English, and recently lives not even in France, but in Canada. According to the singer, she feels herself a little Asian, a little European and a little American.
Knowing the French culture has greatly influenced AnggunŐs creativity. She reads a lot, one of her favourite writers is Boris Vian. Learning the language, the singer was delighted to find in French amazingly bright metaphors. By using them Anggun can express feelings and ideas more precisely than if she speaks in English or Indonesian. However the artist doesnŐt have preference to any of the three languages, she welcomes the opportunity to pass from one language to another. "To me itŐs a sensation that I (always) change as a person even at this moment", the singer shared.
After moving from her country, Anggun changed her music style. In her youth the singer was fond of rock music, which in her opinion was quite normal for a teenager. Now she feels herself as a woman (within a few days Anggun will have her 28th birthday) and she likes to express herself differently in music. However such serious change in creativity has not affected the singerŐs popularity in her homeland. "I think in Indonesia those who follow my career growth are happy for me", the singer declared with confidence.
As she explained, moving and change of climate do not bother her. She loves changes and she even likes to provoke changes in her life. Having arrived in Russia, the artist is eager to experience something new and interesting. The fact that Russia is much colder than Indonesia or even France doesnŐt disturb her at all. That was why she appeared at the press conference in light clothes and sandals.
Regarding her plans for the future, Anggun said that she is now working on a new album. However she has not yet decided who will be the producer, perhaps Eric Benzi as before but it is also possible somebody else she knows. At the concert on April 20th, Anggun will present songs from her two last albums, and she has selected her "most favourite" songs. AnggunŐs concert will be in Moscow only, but soon MTV will run her clips. However, the singerŐs videos were rotated already on TV two years ago when her first French album was released.
At the end of the press conference, the journalists, charmed by AnggunŐs grace, asked if she managed to have any kind of hobby. Anggun was surprised at the question, lifted her eyebrows up, laughed and said, she didnŐt consider herself having a hobby: "the only hobby I have is working with love".
Natalia Svetlakova
InterMedia
19-04-2002 19:28
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