Post by audrey on Jun 2, 2006 20:20:41 GMT 8
Kian reveals all about the new Westlife album in an exclusive interview
They made the Backstreet Boys run for cover and stole quite a few of their faithful fans. After storming the international music charts in 1999 with their debut self-titled album, the U.K foursome, Westlife have been belting out hit albums. Just a week before the India release of Face To Face, Kian speaks to Metro Plus on his continuing faith on good ole' pop music, his appreciation of Indian music and future plans of Westlife. Read on.
MetroPlus: A recent trend internationally is that popular music is becoming increasingly influenced by Hip-hop and R&B. Is Westlife planning to follow the same route?
Kian: No, not at all! I agree with you that everybody seems to be doing Hip-hop and R& B. But, I am sick and tired of listening to the same thing, and would like to listen to some good old pop music. And Westlife makes pop music for all of you who feel the same way.
MetroPlus: Boybands are sometimes considered to cater to a childish, immature audience base. How does your music change this impression? Are you happy being called a boyband?
Kian: We don't care what you call us! As long as you like our songs and buy our albums, we will make more and more music. And gone are the days when boybands were meant for the teenyboppers. Attend any of our U.K concerts and you won't find kids screaming anymore. The average age group of people who attend our live acts is between the ages of 25 and 50!
Metro Plus: Since your last album, how has the music of Westlife changed and what should an international audience expect from your new album, Face To Face?
Kian: Westlife has made sure that its fans get to hear its new songs every year, and so the evolution of Face To Face had happened quite naturally. But personally I feel this is our best album till date. We were trying out different things in our first two albums, and with the new one we are settling down and becoming serious and passionate about our music. Once all the singles of the album are released, we are planning a massive world tour next year as a mark of appreciation to our faithful fans.
MetroPlus: Would that tour feature India as a destination?
Kian: We would surely like to visit India and perform there. In fact, we have shot one of our videos in India, and all of us have fallen in love with the place. And we respect the deep-rooted culture, and the international appeal of Indian music.
MetroPlus: What would be your message to fans, especially in India?
Kian: Thank you so much for your love. We are overwhelmed by your tremendous support. Do listen to our new album, and let us know how you liked it when we come down there.
It’s older but still interesting to read. Thanx Esha for this interview.
They made the Backstreet Boys run for cover and stole quite a few of their faithful fans. After storming the international music charts in 1999 with their debut self-titled album, the U.K foursome, Westlife have been belting out hit albums. Just a week before the India release of Face To Face, Kian speaks to Metro Plus on his continuing faith on good ole' pop music, his appreciation of Indian music and future plans of Westlife. Read on.
MetroPlus: A recent trend internationally is that popular music is becoming increasingly influenced by Hip-hop and R&B. Is Westlife planning to follow the same route?
Kian: No, not at all! I agree with you that everybody seems to be doing Hip-hop and R& B. But, I am sick and tired of listening to the same thing, and would like to listen to some good old pop music. And Westlife makes pop music for all of you who feel the same way.
MetroPlus: Boybands are sometimes considered to cater to a childish, immature audience base. How does your music change this impression? Are you happy being called a boyband?
Kian: We don't care what you call us! As long as you like our songs and buy our albums, we will make more and more music. And gone are the days when boybands were meant for the teenyboppers. Attend any of our U.K concerts and you won't find kids screaming anymore. The average age group of people who attend our live acts is between the ages of 25 and 50!
Metro Plus: Since your last album, how has the music of Westlife changed and what should an international audience expect from your new album, Face To Face?
Kian: Westlife has made sure that its fans get to hear its new songs every year, and so the evolution of Face To Face had happened quite naturally. But personally I feel this is our best album till date. We were trying out different things in our first two albums, and with the new one we are settling down and becoming serious and passionate about our music. Once all the singles of the album are released, we are planning a massive world tour next year as a mark of appreciation to our faithful fans.
MetroPlus: Would that tour feature India as a destination?
Kian: We would surely like to visit India and perform there. In fact, we have shot one of our videos in India, and all of us have fallen in love with the place. And we respect the deep-rooted culture, and the international appeal of Indian music.
MetroPlus: What would be your message to fans, especially in India?
Kian: Thank you so much for your love. We are overwhelmed by your tremendous support. Do listen to our new album, and let us know how you liked it when we come down there.
It’s older but still interesting to read. Thanx Esha for this interview.