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Vincent Cronjé

Songwriter

About Me

Loving right now:
Vanessa Hudgens - Say OK
I’ve been writing for quite some time now, but only recently started recording my songs by playing musician; sometimes singer; and producer. I suppose you can call my debut songwriting demo - "Motives For Martyrdom (2006)" - a labour of love, then.
I grew up listening to ABBA and Boney M which instilled in me, besides a campness!, a strong sense of melody. As did Depeche Mode. My influences changed over the years - as is usually the case - and Alanis Morisette’s angst would add more weight to my music lyrically.
Ultimately I’m a music lover and appreciate most genres. My goal is to write future classics for great artists across the board. Collaborate with a producer for a more polished sound. Work with a DJ on club/house tracks. Maybe start a band for a more rock outlet. Do a musical. Score a film...
I’m currently working on my sophomore demo, which, besides showing a little growth, will hopefully also pave the way...
People I’ve worked with:
Derek Garnett (producer)
Kristina Boyadzhieva (singer)
Julian Schaefer (singer)
Milos Sajin (musician)
Ernest Schamrel (writer)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/12/2007
Influences: _____________________________________
A-ha; ABBA; AC/DC; Aerosmith; Alanis Morisette; Alannah Myles; Alicia Keys; Amy Grant; Andrea Bocelli; Angelo Badalamenti; Anke; Barbra Streisand; Belinda Carlisle; Berlin; Blesséd Union Of Souls; Bob Marley; Bon Jovi; Boney M; Bruce Hornsby; Bruce Springsteen; Carly Simon; Carol King; Céline Dion; Chantel Kreviatzuk; Charles & Eddie; Cher; Chris Isaak; Christina Aguilera; Christopher Ward; Coldplay; Collective Soul; Cranberries; Creed; Crowded House; Danni Minogue; David Gray; Death Cab For Cutie; Depeche Mode; Diane Warren; Dionne Farris; Elton John; Erasure; Europe; Fevertree; Finley Quaye; Frou Frou; Garbage; Gino Vaneli; Gorky Park; Hans Zimmer; Harry Connick Jr; Heart; Heather Nova; India Arie; INXS; James Horner; James Morrison; Jimmy Eat World; John Denver; John Farnham; John Mayer; John Williams; Josh Groban; Joshua Kadison; Kate Bush; KISS; Kylie Minogue; Lara Fabian; Lisa Loeb; Live; Madonna; Mariah Carey; Martika; Michael Bolton; Mike + The Mechanics; Nat King Cole; Natalie Cole; Nelly Furtardo; Pat Benatar; Pearl Jam; Pet Shop Boys; Peter Gabriel; Phil Collins; Poison; Prince; Queen; Quincy Jones; Randy Crawford; REM; Richard Marx; Roberta Flack; Sade; Sheryl Crow; Sinéad O’Connor; Snow Patrol; Stereophonics; Stevie Wonder; Sting; Suzanne Vega; Tears For Fears; The Bangles; The Cars; The Verve; Tina Tuner; Tori Amos; Toto; U2; Van Morrison; Whitney Houston
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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Featured Artist

Thanks to Spacedog for show-casing me as a featured artist for May, alongside the likes of Foo Fighters and Parlotones! How cool is that?? "Understood" was playlisted from the 14th to the 16th. Thanks...
Posted by Vincent Cronjé on Mon, 21 May 2007 08:20:00 PST

So I Didn't Win...

... the Great American Song Contest. Well done to the winners though!
Posted by Vincent Cronjé on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:28:00 PST

Uncle Again!

Today (03/14/2007) I became uncle again! Chené Cronjé was born at about 13h45 SA time.Welcome to our cruel, crazy, beautiful world, Chené......
Posted by Vincent Cronjé on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 05:29:00 PST

Achilles Heel

So I'm thinking: having a profile on MySpace - especially an artist profile - affords one the opportunity to connect to potentially millions of contacts and fans. Sounds good, right? Trouble is, ever...
Posted by Vincent Cronjé on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:34:00 PST

The Tortoise and The Hare

Mmm. Another slow week. Where are the 150,984,641 people in my network? And why have they not been leaving rave reviews?? *sigh* All in time, I guess. At least I've invited some flesh friends and 2 of...
Posted by Vincent Cronjé on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 02:45:00 PST

Captain's Log: Week 2

So I made it through my first week on MySpace. Had a couple of hits (and friend requests - thanks for adding me), so all-in-all not too bad. Must start inviting flesh friends soon, but need to get my ...
Posted by Vincent Cronjé on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:57:00 PST

Mmm...

K. So I'm new to this. Not technology, per say, but MySpace in particular. I've also never really blogged before, so bare with me!Why I came to MySpace? Well I've had profiles with other networking si...
Posted by Vincent Cronjé on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:55:00 PST