Shayan Italia is the first Indian born singer/songwriter to release a truly mainstream English album across International waters. Shayan Italia’s debut album titled DELIVERANCE will be releasing in November 2007. For more information on Shayan Italia visit www.shayanitalia.com
Q1: What has been your main inspiration in media? A1: I unexpectedly started writing songs after I lost my parents at a young age. So my inspiration is not media led at all. However I find Hollywood films a very inspirational form of media as I’m fascinated by special effects in contemporary big budget films. What’s most intriguing is that anything is possible to bring to the screen. Your limit is only your imagination.
Q2: Who was your childhood media hero? A2: Probably Superman and Lara Croft. Ha ha! I know it’s awful to say that but I’m the biggest Superman and Tomb Raider fan ever. And I have something Brad doesn’t. A song on my album called ANGELINA!!!
Q3: What has been your most exciting time in media so far in your career? A3: Two really. The first has to be performing at the Royal Albert Hall on 05 June 2007 - Time Out did a great review on that performance which I was so grateful of. The second has to be performing at my media showcase held at Tamarai, London in May 2007 and showcasing the music video of my debut single REFLECTION to most of the producers of major TV shows. The whole event went off really well and I was on a complete high that day!
Q4: If you could do any job in media, what would it be? A4: I wouldn’t give up what I’m doing for anything as it’s incredibly unique - I manage every aspect of the whole project of taking my music to market and my team and I, comprising some of the most well known personalities in the music business, are doing this in a big way. I’m involved in making creative critical decisions on a day-to-day basis and its frightening yet exciting to coordinate all the various media and get the best out of all of them. However if I wasn’t doing what I’m doing I’d probably want to be a producer.
Q5: If you didn't get into media what career would of you been in today? A5: I probably would be in Sales as everyone tells me I’m an exceptional salesman and can sell anything under the sun! Well I did raise £9,000 in 7 days on eBay, auctioning a portion of my life’s earnings to record demos!
Future Goals
Future goals (career or non-career): My 10 year plan is to release DELIVERANCE The Album in the UK, Europe, Japan, Asia and the US over the next 2-3 years and follow that up with 2 more albums titled “Ghost Town” and “Armour Of Love” respectively (already written).
Hobbies
Hobbies: Squash, Swimming, Chess, Technology, Arts & Theatre, Working Out, Reading, Travelling, Amusement Parks etc
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