Launching Rosy Music Career from Roppongi

Rose BEACH

It's not often that a foreigner can rock the club scene in Japan, but that is what Canadian singer-songwriter Rose BEACH is doing. "I make lyrically raw, socially-conscious fusion-pop," Rose says about her unique musical style straight after the release of her debut CD "Family Love." "My music ranges from hot, sensual club tracks, to heartfelt acoustic sounds. I love being on stage. It's the best feeling in the world to exchange energy with an audience."

So, how did she start out? As a young girl Rose began by making up plays and performing them to members of pensioner homes. "My folk artist mom did busking, and as bright-eyed children, my twin sister and I would dance around delightedly. I started singing and writing because it was part of my natural growth as a person. I continue today because I feel like I am at home when I have an audience, a great song and a stage."

Rose has faced many challenges along the way to becoming a singer. While most singers are content just to sing, Rose is also striving to break into other areas of the music industry. When she was living in Canada, she quickly discovered how difficult it was to find background music and producers who could get things done as quickly as she wanted. So, to overcome this obstacle, she decided to go back to school in Vancouver where she studied Digital Analog Recording and subsequently learned how to produce music, to add to her singing and songwriting skills.

Rose first came to Japan five years ago after her girlfriend told her about all the wonderful aspects of the country. However, her friend ended up canceling at the last minute so Rose came alone with no apartment, no friends and little money. But within a very short time, she had found everything she needed and began to build up her singing career. For the past few months Rose has been singing in various bars around Tokyo, and in November, she launched her debut CD at a club in Tokyo's trendy Roppongi district.

Why did Rose create Family Love? "I created 'Family Love' for the same reason all artists do. I want my voice to be heard. It is also a tribute to all of the talented people that I have been lucky enough to meet." Bucking the trend Rose published the CD herself. "When I was studying, my instructors were always emphasizing that we should try to finance and publish our music using our own means, so that when we walk into a label they will be less likely to take advantage of us." Rose did so, and now through her own efforts, including writing or co-writing most of the songs herself, her CD is being sold in many small clubs in Tokyo and Vancouver, through her website, and through the hugely popular Apple iTunes online music store.

"I will continue to make music and put on shows all over the world ... including Tokyo because it is intriguing, crazy and different. I love it."

http://www.rosebeachmusic.com

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