Monday, 15 November 2010

Answers - again

Ok, time for some more answers to your questions:

1. When you first started singing was it easy for you? Were the lessons hard at first? Was it hard to reach the notes you wanted or did it all come easily and natural? (this counts as one question ;)
- I started singing at a very early age so I never took any lessons then. I just stood and sang to different vocalists before my parents and grand mother and had concerts for them. My first singing on a stage was when I was around 10 years old and sang with my mums band. Then after that I was on stage in talent shows and I always chose songs that would fit me so I cant remember any difficulties with higher notes. My first vocal lesson was at the age of 17 and I always thought it was hard to understand the whole breathing support thing. To understand what "support" was and how to feel that I did it right.

2. You've mentioned before that you don't like to repeat outfits on stage, but if you really like the outfit don't you want to wear it again? I don't think there's anything wrong with repeating outfits and I'm sure no one will mind =)
- This is something that actually came from Ewo, the manager of NW from the start. We both said it would be cool if I always had different outfits and that was one of the reasons for that. The other reason is that I like changes and fashion. So of course I can use the same outfits if I like them but in DPP it was kinda my thing to change every gig. For the next tour I wont do it that way and will use same outfits several times.

Ok, here is the question I fear to ask, please don't take it the wrong way I'm just really curious. First of all I know you have every right not to talk about certain things or show us pictures of your kids but here is my question; We all saw Seth when he stood with you and the boys on stage, and we all have seen Jukka's kids
and Marco's too, why is it that you fear to show your kids?

- This is something I have decided from the beginning since I feel that my children doesnt have anything to do with my job as a singer in NW and they should be able to choose and understand what it means to be in the public eye before I put them there. It´s also mainly a protection against the mean comments and mean people I have seen are out there. There are many good ones but also many many bad ones.
The reason I now put out their names open is because the interview I have done that will come out in january here in Sweden, where the journalist named them and therefore it will be out soon enough anyway. But photos of them is something I am not gonna do more than like I have done, hidden faces etc.

21 comments:

  1. Anette
    Thank you for answering again :)
    I can imagine Ewo saying something like that hehe.

    have a good day and big hugs to all

    Carol

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  2. Hey,

    Thanks for the answers :)
    Do you possibly have ANY videos of yourself when you were a teenager or a child singing? Could you post it?
    And I have one more question. Are you a vegetarian?

    Have a nice day :)

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  3. Oh, I wouldn't mind if you repeat some outfits, but I like you changing every time because I love fashion too (I study fashion after all) =D! And it's nice because we can see your several styles... Like rock chic, some romantic looks, fantasy looks... For me it's great! I love trying to guess what style you'll wear next... It's a funny game *o*

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  4. It's really nice of you to reply to these questions, and i enjoy reading what you said. Thanks a lot :)

    *hugs*

    Steff

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  5. Ah, Q & A again :) Ok, here's one (if someone else hasn't asked this already):

    Do you feel you have changed much as a person since joining a band this huge and popular and becoming their frontwoman? I mean, your attitude towards people and how you react to people approaching you. Have you become wary and sceptical, like "is that person really interested in Anette or just _Nightwish_-Anette?" -- if you get what I mean. And, vice versa: have you noticed the way people you know/have known (your friends, acquaintances etc) would have changed now when you're this famous and a public person? I mean, there are lots of these people who just love to be (or, _pretend_ to be) "friends" with celebrities, only for the sake of fame itself, even though they couldn't be less interested in the person in question if he/she was just a random nobody. Also, from what I've heard, it has sometimes happened that this fame and glory and status as an "idol" and a public person has cost these people friends that were once even close -- as sad as that sounds.

    Sorry if this is too personal or something journalists have asked a gazillion times already... ;) ;)

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  6. Hi Anette !!

    Thanks so much about these answers !! =D

    I'm just afraid about something you said: you will use same outfits several times ?? When it was Tarja who sings in Nightwish, i didn't like the idea of wearing same outfits several times because i wasn't surprised anymore about her clothes. And because it was like a "diva" style...i really like what you did in all the past gigs, always changing !! So good because i was so looking forward what you will be wearing the next time and it was always different !! =)
    Just wanna to say that to you =) I love the fact that you change your clothes everytime =)
    But i'm sure that you won't become a diva too because you are a good person =)

    I wish you a good day Anette with a lot of sun !! Here in France, there is no sun at all...it's raining...so boring...

    Hope everybody's ok !!
    Lots of hugs !!

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  7. I don't blame you one bit on not showing your kids. I would do the exact same thing, to many crazy people in the world to take that chance. You have already had a pretty bad taste from some of the older fans (Not all of course). I think you have handled everything great, I just hope that it doesn't come a day were you say enough is enough and stop this site or communicating with your fans. Thanks for answering more questions my daughter and I enjoyed reading them. Have a great day. Oh, by the way.. Over the weekend I introducted Nightwish to my sister and my neice. That brings my total to 16 people:) I am becoming the ambassador of Nightwish in Michigan.. LOL

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  8. Hello Anette !!
    Every outfits that you wear are great !! You have a really beautiful and unique fashion :D
    I respect your choice to not show your kids !! I agree with you and its the best for your kids !!
    Thanks a lot for the answers !!
    I still dont know a question for you xD
    Kisses and Hugs from Portugal
    Liliana

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  9. Hey Anette, nice to read your answer to other questions! One question:

    - At the first concert with Nightwish, were you scared before go on stage?

    - Which was your first feeling of your first time on stage?

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  10. I HAVE QUESTIONS FOR YOU, ANETTE:) Anette which its preferred music of the Alyson Avenue? Already it thought about singing some musics of the Alyson Avenue in a show of the Nightwish? Before entering in the Nightwish, you very tanned musics of them [Nightwish]? 1 strong kiss! You are pretty! Its voice is a candy!

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  11. Hi, Anette :)

    Oh, God, I wish I could sing like you ^^

    And about your kids photos, I'm totally with you.. I have a nephey, he's about 1 year old now, and I put his picture with me on facebook (but I hidded his face) and his parents didn't like it even if the face was hidden. They were't angry at me, but they said "It's good cause you hided his face, but don't do it again." And I deleted that photo off my FB. Now I understand why parents don't want to share the photos of their kids on net, especially if they are famous people. You're right, there are so much mean people and if you ask me, I would kill 'em all.. Especially pedos -.-''


    Have a nice day! ♥

    Nives :)

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  12. Thank you Anette! You have such a kind heart.

    Have a great evening!
    Tisa

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  13. Hej Anette!

    I've always been very interested in tattoos and I would like to see some of yours a bit closer. It would be nice to see pictures of your tattoos and hear some stories behind them and also what they mean to you personally. I really like the "Leave Me Alone" -tattoo on your arm as well as the one which crosses your shoulder.

    I would also want to hear about your progress in studying Finnish ;) Have you completely given up with Finnish or do you still keep on studying? Do you guys always speak English in the midst of NW or can the boys also communicate with you in Swedish, which is actually Finland's other official language. So they should know how to speak it.. ;)

    But that's all for now, take care!
    Henna, Finland

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  14. Hi Anette, you are a great singer and i need some advise from you =D
    I was in a choir 1 year ago, I had to leave it cause I had to study at college, and now i'm unable to sing a single note, i just cant!
    So, do you think i have to go back to the musical school or what should i do?

    sorry for my bad english...I'm spanish =)

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  15. Anette, now got in mind one question about one thing that you told in via pm in old nightwish's forum. You told mew that it should been realised your official website, blog and forum. Why the forum has not been realised anymore?

    Thank you for answer me at all pm!!!

    Bih hugs

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  16. Anette,

    Can't wait to see some of your awesome outfits again! You have amazing style!

    I totally understand about why you don't show your kids faces and only partials. B/c of you being famous, it may be a lot for them, especially Seth b/c he's old enough to understand! I'd love to see more shots of them though no matter what kind! :)

    Take care,
    *~*smpobsessor*~*

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  17. Hey Anette

    I have so much trouble understanding support too! Do you have any tips on how to do it or are you able to explain it now that you have had more experience with singing? I feel like my lack of good posture and support is really holding me back with my singing. I think without working those out I am just putting a lot of pressure on my vocal chords. I have always been told to support, without totally understanding the meaning behind it, and whatever it is I try to do to support feels terribly uncomfortable.

    Thanks!
    Sarah

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  18. The last question came on my mind long time ago, and now it's answered. Great ;)
    I agree with written.

    I wonder what do other children say to Seth about his mum being a singer, in Nightwish. Do they want to meet you or something? (:
    And now a question that I hope you don't understand bad way because I don't meen it so to be.
    If they would take a photos of you and your family, and then wanted to post it on for example Facebook, media would found it and use it - what would happen with this children and media (tv, magazines,..)
    I think that to children you would explain that you need privacy and ask them to not post photos like this on web. To different media you would say the same to not post this anymore .. ?

    Hugs, Taja. (:

    ps. No hurt feelings. It's just a question you can simply ignore, if you feel so. Don't mind :)


    Hugs, Taja.

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  19. Hello Anette!
    Its very sweet of you to answer the fans questions!very inspiring!

    :)

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  20. Arianna: Hi! Well, its not me who decides about the official links in the NW forum so this is something you need to address to King Foo or the webmasters. Take care!

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  21. Thank you for answering Anette! Anyway i meant other thing, i think that there has been a misunderstanding. XD Take care too!

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