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by Klems

As a singer of youth band at the beginning of the 80’s.

Yes, since I was six years old. I first started with songs of Elvis Presley.

Yes, it was a kind of casting. Not like the castings nowadays. The management and the producers searched for a female voice for this project. Approx 200 applicants were invited, I was number 34 and selected. 

Just a singer.

It’s quite easy to answer. Unfortunately I became sick and therefore I couldn’t keep the entrances.

Yes, before I came to the Free there was a project called “Pharao”. It was only for one Maxi Play Record, Fantasy of love. (note : this project has nothing to do with the one which released There is a star, World of Magic, etc...)

Definitely Lover on the line. I love this song till today.

Oh my god. There are a lot of funny happenings. But one I will never forget. It was in New York. We had to finish our video for Dance the night away. So I came to the Club and met all the people there and thought they are the actors for the clip, but Charles told me that they are “normal” people. The manager asked the people in the street if they wanted to be on a music video for a European Dance floor act, and so they did. Really crazy! No costumes, every one of them was authentic.

I’ve met a lot of artists and I am on the opinion, it’s better to have your friends out of the music business.

Half and half. There is no business which is not money related!
This kind of music was for parties and belongs to the 90’s.

You have to take a look on the musical history. Every generation has its own music and the Euro dance scene was the beginning of a faster life.

I always made music. Sang and still sing in churches and clubs. And I wrote a lot songs and poems. At the end of the year you can find one of my favourites in a collection of German poems. Besides I taught and still teach voice training and singing lessons at two local music schools in my home town.

Of course, with pleasure. Since I was a young girl I loved the Blues and Gospel music. 1993 I’ve been in New Orleans and had the honour to meet the Queen of Blues Marva Wright. At that moment I knew this is my music - that’s me! I also like to be my own boss. I write the lyrics for my songs and make my own melodies. I’m working with Stefan Frank. He is my guitar player and musical director of my band as well. With Peter Kellert I have an excellent producer. It’s the first time that my own ideas are translated into action 100%. All my songs are telling about real life.

People give me a lot of inspiration. There are emotions, love, hurts, fights, reconciliation and faith. I think Jesus was a man of interest. Therefore, I write songs about him and his good deeds.

I’m flexible. In small locations one musician could be enough. In churches and on big stages I play with the whole band existing out of guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and sometimes saxophone. That’s the usual instrumentation. Occasionally we play with contrabass and Cajun.

Yes, at the moment I am planning regional concerts in South Germany.

Yes I do. The title will be Life by the drop. The conservative estimated release is scheduled on early summer of 2011.

I see the internet as curse and blessing. It has also 2 sides as everything. And yes, you are right with your statement. It’s hard to earn enough money. Most of us musicians have additional jobs. But I think money is not everything! But it is how it is. We have to live with it. The good thing is I can also use the internet for my own advertisement.

Peace for everybody. Enough to eat for everyone. Health in particular for myself.

I want to thank you all for your faithfulness till today. I wish you all the best and I hope to see you in one of my concerts. I also hope you will enjoy my new album which is coming soon.

Yours Iris

© December 2010 Klems - All rights reserved
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