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Katelyn Dawn |
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It's about what makes you happy. |
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Phillip Hong
Originally published 8 February, 2008 |
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It can be a really frustrating time trying
to realise one's potential in this world. As some, probably daft, few may
delve into gambling terms, the odds can definitely be against you. |
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However, it seems that there is at least one
artist featured here that may have that independent spirit that'll crush
whatever prerequisite the critical few may assume. Though she may not use
such a confusing and somewhat sinful vocabulary such as the words featured
here, Katelyn Dawn knows what purpose she fills at this moment in time. |
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How did you get into music? |
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I think that it all just came together
naturally. I come from a very creative and musical family. I've been
singing, taking voice lessons and participating in choirs since I was
five or so. I have also been writing poetry since the 1st grade, I won
some writing competitions and things like that, so when I learnt how to
play the guitar, it all just happened organically. |
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Katelyn was recently featured as a
contestant on Canadian Idol. We wish her all the best in her
blossoming career. |
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I think music has definitely been an outlet
for me, emotionally and creatively. It's something that I can put 100% of
myself into and it will always be there for me to fall back on. |
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I recently graduated from high school, and
believe me it wasn't an easy time. My peers didn't seem to accept the fact
that music is what I was doing and I didn't really care if they liked that
or not. I had confidence in myself and the direction I chose for my life. |
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Music has always been there for me, even
when my friends weren't. I have to say, to all young musicians out there,
keep trucking along even if your friends don't accept it. It's all about
what makes you happy! |
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What is the background behind your song
"Private Eye"? |
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Basically, it was one of those songs that
kind of just happened, I didn't really think about it too much... The
lyrics seemed clever to me and it is in hindsight about a couple who
doesn't trust each other. But you can take it any way you like, that's the
beauty of a song that doesn't really have a specific theme or meaning, you
can take it however you want to. |
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Do you believe you're a "Private Eye"
yourself? The meaning to the phrase can be as literal or imaginative as
you take it on a personal level. |
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In some ways, yes. I kind of feel like I am
introverted at times and I like to observe the world. |
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When I am meeting someone for coffee or
something, I'm often the first one there, (my mother taught be to be not
just on time but 5 minutes early) so I will just sit by myself and people
watch. I like feeling independent. |
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But I also have a fun outgoing side of
myself, where I'll dance in the rain to Loverboy at the cabin on August
long weekends and things like that. |
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