Artist description Attila Kovacs, musician, songwriter,

Music Style pop, rock, dance, love songs, ballads

Musical Influences rock, r&b, classical, folk

Similar Artists Elton John, Dawid Bowie, 10cc, Eagles, The Cure, Man without head

Artist History In1972 he was studying classical flute and piano at Budapest Conservatory in Hungary for five years. After graduating, instead of classical music he picked up the guitar and played pop& rock music in various bands. In the meantime he also attended a brass band -40 piece-, on flute (Bartok, Strauss and Gershwin, among others). In 1975 he passed an exam in a school of Entertaining on Piano. Again as a keyboard-player he was on the road for 10 years in western-Europe with different groups (playing Rock, Country, R&B, Pop, Entertaining music). In 1984 he settled down in Denmark where he in 1988 had a daughter, Marie. He makes his living by playing at private parties, and in the sparetime by composing music. r

Instruments Vokal, Guitar, Piano, Flute

Albums I'm On My Way, Hungarian Dawn, Ufo Lady

Press Reviews Quotations and comments from radio stations and magazines: Art in Society April 1997 Jeremy J. dePrisco (717) 459-6514 Attila Kovacs, a pop singer songwriter and performer has the honor of being our first international submission. Denmark was the last place I thought I'd get a tape from (no... perhaps Guam), but it has turned out to be a fun and exciting listen. It all started with the Internet. Attila found me somewhere out here and offered to send a tape for critique before his album is pressed on CD. He really wasn't looking for a review to be published. I eventually got his stuff and decided it was worthy of a review. A self-published artist, Attila creates his music in his own studio which includes Roland samplers, a Macintosh IIsi computer with Opcode Studio Vision sequencer software, a Digidesign Audiom II harddisk recorder and a host of compressors, effects, instruments and speakers. This guy means business! In this domain, Attila creates solid arrangements that are a combination of vocals, f lute, guitar, MIDI synths and drum machines. . Oh What a Night would have been a much better choice for an opener. I think this was my favorite. It has a completely danceable groove, tasteful brass accompaniment and infectious harmonies that made my hea d turn when I first heard them.... it's still going in my head (those that know me know that is a good sign.) Also a good candidate for an opener would be the energized Wouldn't It Be So Good. I liked the lyrics here. Just a sample: Working all day or a l l the nights Your boss decides You're on the production line Apparatus, generator Giant Machines Computer tells you who you are The song proceeds to dream about getting above the humdrum of life and work and looking at the positive side. It's a song a bo ut getting away from it all, but in a way it's also about coming home. I thought this song had elements of The Cure in it. Shine Your Love, a slow ballad, wasn't my favorite song, but the flute solo was very appropriate. In fact, Attila's flute playi ng is reminiscent of some of the mellow music to come out of Jethro Tull, one of my favorite groups. Little Bird is a very fun song. I would absolutely love to see this song covered by Gloria Estefan. Lotte Therkildsen, the female vocalist on Attila's tap e, d oes a superb job and carries the song well. However, I think there is tremendous commercial potential for this song in the right market, with the right artist. Little Bird could be a feather in the cap for Attila if he could get it recorded by an int ern at ional. multi-platinum act. Even though some songs are different stylistically and hold the listener's interest, there is a signature sound present here. Attila's vocal style is a little different and may lack mainstream appeal, but overall I en joye d hi s s inging. In many ways Attila's music is reminiscent of some of the better stuff to come out of the 80s. I'm personally a fan of the 80s, and had a good time with these songs. Others might feel the same way. This album has had airplay in Denm ark a nd abroad. The challenge for Attila will be to find the segment of the population - in whatever country he chooses - who is taking part in the surge of interest in 80s music or has a liking for melodic, intelligent pop. And if they don't like his pop, At tila has a backup plan. "Hungarian Dawn" is a new-age, modern classical collection of songs that has already been released on CD. While I haven't heard this album, based on "Never Say Forever" I'm sure it is very interesting and well produced. You can fin d both of his albums via his web site below. Of his next endeavor, Attila says, "For the third album, I try to make my music more simple." Simple or complex, I wish him luck. Art in Society April 1997 Jeremy J. dePrisco (717) 459-6514 USA Hel lo Atill a, I'm so rry it has taken so long for me to get back to you. I did receive the CD and have listened to it.. in fact I'm going to go put it on again... oh yes... I remember now... I like it. This sound could come back too in the U.S. at least thi s is a very 80's so und. Your music is very soothing and melodic. In any case I'm very happy for you. You have found a lovely vibe. I like this music, I really do. Keep in touch and maybe we'll add you. But anyway, I hope you know music is about the enjo yment of the p rocess, about your happiness and the satisfaction you, your players, friends and family get out of it... Best wishes to you Attila and many thanks for your submission. sincerely, Floyd Vision broadcasting network, P.o. Box 478, 10163, New Y ork USAņ

Location Holstebro, zz - Denmark

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