Sellaband.com, the latest method of getting noticed is slowly but surely becoming an accomplished route to success. With artists such as Julia Marcell, Vegas Dragons and Nemesea, among others, obtaining a vast majority of support from the site, its progress looks likely to grow more and more. One of the most dedicated artists on the website, and one of the most determined, Tiffany Gow finally made a break for the top 10 artists recently, and it seems nothing is going to get in her way...
Tiffany, thanks so much for taking the time for this interview. First of all, how did you discover sellaband.com?
My Best Friend, Mr Brian Taylor of Vegas Dragons was walking along the main street in Sydney when he noticed a Newspaper clipping. He was originally attracted to the article because he loves Science Fiction and thought it was a related Article. As by an incredible twist of fate, it was actually about 'Sellaband' and the concept of having an opportunity of investing in an Artists future. He told me and showed me the site. We of course, immediately joined up. It was an incredible opportunity that from Day One we both knew we had every success at achieving and that we are proof that you can definitely achieve 50K on Sellaband.
Brian has successfully reached 50K and is working in the Pre-production of his Sellaband album and I am extremely proud to say that I have the honor of being included on Page One. I have come so far, in January I was approximately Page 3/4 and on $1000. Team Tiff is progressing very fast daily and we are living proof with extreme consistent hard work you can be well on your way to 50K and then actually achieve it.
On the subject of believers, you are also a believer aswell as an artist, so what draws you personally to believe in an artist?
First and foremost, the way the music makes me feel. I am an extremely emotional person, so I have to feel it well in my bones. It either has to do one of two things (preferably both !) either make me feel fantastic or make me cry. If it doesn't do anything remotely for me with those emotions - forget it ! A positive attitude and creative thinking is essential.A big turnoff for me is an Artist/Band that is exceptionally talented but logs in once a month or even longer than a month. Sellaband should be taken as seriously as any other job. It is great to make friends and have fun but if you want to be taken seriously you have to work hard and regularly.
This is your career and should be approached with the utmost professionalism.
Your debut CD, No Fear is available to believers, what is you're favourite song from it?
Absolutely without a doubt the title track of the Album "No Fear". The memory of writing this song is as clear as yesterday. I was sitting on a train going to work. I was so depressed and sad. I hated my life. Going to work each day to a job that I could not stand in order to fund my music was heart wrenching and that's how "No Fear" was born. I saw so many people (and sadly still do today) that go to work day in and out to a job they hate just in order to put food on the table and live. We all must live but surely there is that one thing that they are passionate about doing, that could also finance daily living ? I wrote from the aspect that if I really do not go for my dreams, I may wake up miserable too and that really scares me. I sadly have a friend who wanted to be a successful musician but his partner become pregnant and well....you can figure out the rest. It is so sad but I always remember him. You can see the sadness and regret in his eyes. It breaks my heart and is a motivating factor for me.
... And which song would you say you would most like to Revisit/Re-record if you got a chance?
To be really honest - none. I am very proud of the album. It reflected that time of my life and I am very proud of the songs I wrote. I am extremely so happy to say that my voice has become so incredibly strong. I am really evolving as an Artist and I really I like the person am I. I come along way since musically and personally recording "No Fear".
As a female in the metal scene, how do you cope? Do you feel it is harder/easier to achieve success if you're a female?
I don't really think about it to be honest, as the number of Female Rock/Metal singers is increasing all the time. I just go out on Stage and concentrate on singing the best I possibly can. I look up to Gwen Stefani, she is a great example that a "Rock Chick" can match the guys any day.
I feel there is equal opportunity for both sexes. Looks and Images are skin deep and Ultimately it is a combination of your music, hard work, attitude, being at the right place at the right time and fate/destiny at the end of the day that determines your success - Male or Female.
You will always get some criticism but i am strong enough to cope with petty jealously.
Give us an insight into the Tiffany, away from music.
What hobbies do you have other than music? We hear you're a very busy girl...
You mean when I am not working 45-60 hrs a week ? !!!! I work quite hard but the only reason is to fund my dreams and the remainder to live on. I try to remember this at work, so I constantly remind myself of the whole point of doing it.
I Love cooking !!! Hence where the autographed spoon came from ! But sadly do not have alot of time anymore. I cook at every given opportunity.
I love seeing live gigs and movies. I am a huge fan of movies and sadly walk around often quoting famous lines from my Favorite flicks !
Spending time with my family and my best friend is really important to me. They are everything to me and are so supportive and truly genuine people.
One of my biggest passions is Rugby league. I was born and bred into a Football town, where (and no I am not kidding !) most people are Rugby league mad !!! I love to Kick back on a weekend and watch the footy with a cold beer with my family/friends. It is a simple but extremely enjoyable part of my life. The Knight tattoo on my left arm is my team's emblem !!!!!
(The Newcastle Knights).
What are the plans for the next year or so, with your music?
I plan on making 50k within the next 4-5 months at the most. I am aiming to achieve 50k earlier than this. I am extremely confident that I will be at 50K within this time frame, if not earlier. I am gaining incredible momentum. I am progressing quite steadily every day. The support from my Sellaband friends is absolutely amazing, I have no doubt at all about reaching 50K soon.
When I do, I am going to make an Incredibly high quality CD. I will make sure it is the absolute best I can produce and then extensively go out and promote it. Have Fan days to sign autographs and give back to the beautiful people that have made Team Tiff the success it is.
I will be singing on one song on the Vegas Dragons album in December/ January. I am so excited and honoured to be doing this. I would love to work at some point with Vegas Dragons also.
Touring, either Solo or as a support act is a huge goal of mine for 2008.
I have always dreamed of performing with Bon Jovi at some point of my career, whether that be 2008 or little later, it is still a goal I would love to achieve. Any opportunity given to me, I will indeed grab with both hands and work really hard. Touring Europe has always been a huge dream of mine. I have found that alot people from European countries love my music. The Sky is the limit-I plan on being extremely successful and repaying back the faith of my friends well beyond 2008.
2008 will be Fantastic but I know that after achieving 50K, the hard work will always continue. I will enjoy every moment but continually work hard to maintain and improve success. Always making sure my family and fans are being properly taken cared of an their faith repaid.
Is There Any Plan To Tour/Perform Soon?
I have performed many, many successful shows and I will continue to perform shows till the day I die. There is nothing like the feeling of performing. It is such a buzz and there is truly nothing else on the planet that can make you feel like this. The support and fan base I have is incredible and it motivates me so very much. Fan participation at shows is so important. It is not only about seeing me perform, it is about enjoying the moment with your fans and ensuring they have a great time too.
If you had an unlimited budget, and unlimited time, what type of cd would you create, genre-wise?I would experiment with many different styles such as Opera, Jazz, latin infused with Rock and Metal. I just love Rock fusion.
With an Unlimited Budget I would collaborate with some of my idols such as Bon Jovi and Chris Cornell (Audioslave). I am a huge fan of Linkin Park and would at some point of my career produce a song/s similiar in style to their Rap/Metal fusion sound.
Basically just experiment with sound and put on my album what sounds great and feel right.
How do you feel when you notice believers have put their faith in you?
Extremely grateful and Happy. I do not take any of my friends faith and hard earned money for granted and never,ever will. What they are doing for the team is incredible and I truly cannot Thank all my Beautiful friends enough. They see incredible potential in my recording career and envision success. My believers motivate and encourage the best out of me so much. When a friend believes, it only makes me work stronger and harder and re-inforces my self belief and creative abilities. Their faith gives re-confirms that I will definately achieve 50K with absolute certainity.
You recently duetted with Dandelium, a fellow Sellaband artist, What is the song 'Stronger' about?
The music of 'Stronger' was written by Dandelium. However, I wrote the lyrics and arranged the vocal structure.
The lyrics are about being locked away in an unhappy relationship. Your true self being pushed down and buried. It is about the other person trying to change who you are and that ultimately Karma will work it's magic on them and they will in the end get their 'Just desserts', it is also about coming through the darkness and letting ago of all the misery.
Regaining your own life.
And finally, are the spiders really common on Australia? EEK! :-|
Hell yeah !!!!! I have a private spider collection !!! Keep's the big bad woof away !!!!! hehehehe
They are quite common but like most animals if you leave them alone,they will leave you alone. Sounds more than fair to me !!!
Thanks so much Tiff, and good luck with you're future on Sellaband.
Tiffany Gow @ Sellaband
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