So this week we have to talk about the things we like best. Well, in my case, there are a few things I like to do or to spend time on, but a first thing I like to do is chatting with...friends... I mostly use Skype to do so, because it's really practical when you can see those people while talking/writing them, cause it makes it easier to say certain things... And then, besides that, there's also what I'm learning for. I play my guitar about every little moment I can, because dad always said practice makes perfect. And well, I'm practicing to be great at it, so I jam a lot, play songs I hear, play them to whoever is in the room. But even more than playing them to my family, I like to play songs to my girlfriend, who loves me playing it and singing... Furthermore, I also like to play around with my pet wolf Ghost. He may look big and dangerous, but to me and my family, as well as to those I trust, he's sweet. We cuddle and run together, and it's just fun. But I love being with my siblings and playing with them even more! They're always there and well, we've been through everything together and that makes it that I want to watch over them. I like computer games too by the way... Pictures: Comments #1. Good job again Niels!
Ghost scares me a little, but when you say he's sweet, i believe you.. Is your guitar looking about your dad's guitar? Your sisters are looking nice aren't they? Greetings mr C. Thomas Craanen
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For my interview, I contacted Miss Rosa Rosewell. I contacted her because she is a member of a band that is currently occupying the 41st place on the band ranking, but also because she is mother to a bunch of children, and in a while to be married again to the love of her life. Here is my report, the questions are in bold... How did you reach the point where you are now, and how hard was it to get there? A lot of hard work! Before I even started my career as a musician, I had A LOT of skilling to do. You have to make a lot of sacrifices as well. For example: we don't get much free time... and we work on most holidays... What would you say is the most important thing for someone young to learn on his/her way up? How to prioritize... like: balancing his or her career with personal things. That can be hard to learn... because the only way to learn that is with experience. And when looking at skills, what is the most important to learn? At skills it all depends on what you'll be doing. As a traveler, it's important to know your yoga. Believe it or not! Yoga is the thing that helps keep you in good health! Yoga is important for other stuff. A couple of "secret skills". When you're in a band, what things do you need to do that are important to the band? Well, teamwork is certainly important. And, again, making sacrifices. Sometimes, in a band with two or more people, the members also don't always agree on one thing, so it's important to learn how to make... um... compromises! And very important is to communicate with each other, so that you know when there are jam sessions, or recordings, or video shoots. While touring, is it hard to stay in touch with your loved ones if they don't tour? How do you manage to talk to everyone you love while touring, is that do-able? It IS very hard. There are a lot of people that I only see twice a year: in Rio for the Big Bang, and in London for DotD. So I make a lot of phone calls and send a lot of text messages while I'm in the Bowing, traveling from city to city. It is do-able, but it can be extremely hard. And, like, right now I'm not touring with my husband... ex-husband...fiancé. So I don't see a few of my kids as often. So yeah, that is very hard. What would you say is the greatest achievement you've reached at this time? I would have to be sappy and say that my greatest achievement is having my kids and still being able to maintain a good family life on the road. As for my career, we made it to the top 40 radio chart... And our best ranking was number 28. So that's pretty good. What was the hardest decision you had to make in your career up till now? Why was that one so hard? The hardest decision of my career was leaving my life as a soloist behind, so join my friend's band. I had to leave a band behind twice in my life. The first time was when my band mate became inactive and we were preparing for a tour. I had to leave that band behind and it was difficult because... well it was my first band. I created it... I put so much work into it. The second time was similar, but this time, it was hard to leave behind my life as a Jazz artist to become a classical musician. What is the best thing that happened to you in your life? Why is it that special? I would say... becoming a mum! That put a whole new meaning to my life. And that's why it was so special. Before I became a mum, I just felt sort of empty and uncertain... But becoming one gave me a purpose. Did you have a dream when you were a child, about your future? Did it come true? Yes, I did have one! When I was a child, I wanted to be a doctor! And no, it didn't come true. I fell in love with a DJ. Yes... I learned how to play the piano pretty young, and I've always loved to sing. But it wasn't until I went to a couple of my then-boyfriend's concerts that I got into music. So I changed my plans, starting off on my own, searching a band mate of my own after that. Final question: Is there any good piece of advice you would give me, on any perspective? I know it's a bit cliché, but honesty really is the best policy. No matter how afraid you are to tell the truth, you should always tell the truth. Even if you think it'll get you in trouble. Because in the end, at least you won't have any guilt. Ok so I'm not talking about when someone asks: does this outfit make me look fat? Don't say, "YES, definitely!" That's just harsh! So, use good judgment. Thank you for the interview Miss Rosewell, I've learned a lot from you and hope to achieve good things, the same way you have managed to do! Comments #1. Hi niels!
Very nice interview, this is how it should be! You've asked realy good questions. I see you learned a lot of the answers of Rosa.. Keep up the good work! greetings Mr. Craanen Thomas Craanen Hey iedereen, ik ben Niels van Loon, de zoon van Teun van Loon en Amber van Aemstel en ik ben intussen net dertien jaar oud geworden. Ik ben geboren in Brussel, maar volgens m'n pa was dat heel wat. Mam wou namelijk niet naar het ziekenhuis gaan, ze had een show, dus zei pa tegen haar dat ze daarna wel bij oma thuis mocht blijven logeren... Dat draaide dus niet al te best uit, toch niet voor pa, want die nacht, bij m'n oma thuis, ben ik geboren. En sindsdien ben ik opgegroeid, rustigjes... Ik ben altijd omringd geweest door tonnen broers en zussen... Mam had al heel wat kinderen die ouder dan mij zijn, en daar trok ik ook altijd mee op. En daarna kreeg ik nog meer broers en zussen van m'n pa z'n kant, maar ik ben heel erg blij dat ik ze heb, zoals ik altijd heb gedaan. In mijn vrije tijd doe ik eigenlijk niet zo erg veel... Wel, ik speel vooral gitaar, een cadeau voor m'n achtste verjaardag van m'n tante, en sindsdien probeer ik er al wat op te spelen. Ik speel ook af en toe wat tennis als ik kan, en ik heb een Nintendo wii en een 3DS waar ik ook regelmatig op speel, al is dat wat minder nu ik aan het leren ben. Sinds ik twaalf ben, ben ik, zoals net gezegd, aan het leren geslagen. Ik ben gitaar aan het leren spelen en ik leer zingen, zodat ik later die vaardigheden goed kan gebruiken in een of andere band. Ik weet nog niet zeker welk genre ik later wil gaan doen, maar ik weet in elk geval wel dat ik bij een band wil gaan! Daarnaast ben ik ook al een beetje aan het leren om songs te schrijven, ik heb me namelijk voor m'n dertiende verjaardag twee boeken over componeren en over het schrijven van songteksten gekocht. En ik ben ook nog wat andere dingetjes aan het leren, maar die zijn niet zo belangrijk voor een band... Ik wil natuurlijk ook nog trouwen, maar dat is nog wel even eer dat kan, al hoop ik dat ik kan trouwen met m'n vriendinnetje... Dat is zowat alles wat er over me te zeggen valt, of toch dat wat van belang is voor hier... Niels Comments #1. Hoi Niels,
Je hebt een goed en duidelijk verhaal geschreven. Het is mooi om te zien dat we een hele grote overeenkomst hebben, ik ben namelijk ook gek op gitaar spelen. Thomas Craanen #2. Ik ben wel heel benieuwd wie je vriendinnetje is. Zit ze bij ons in de klas? Groetjes, Meester Craanen Thomas Craanen #3. Nee, ze zit hier niet op school, ze gaat al naar school in Londen en L.A., maar haar moeder is wel een juf hier, Miss Rosa... Niels van Loon #4. Aha, dat verklaart een hoop. Wat goed dat jullie nu al trouwplannen hebben zeg! Thomas Craanen #5. Plannen is overdreven, maar ik zou het graag willen ;) Niels van Loon #6. Haha, oke iets te voorbarig van mijn kant. Maar dat komt vast wel goed Niels ;) Thomas Craanen #7. Hopen van wel he ;) Niels van Loon |
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