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Sarah Bettens
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Belgium (2004 – present)
Sarah Bettens (born September 23rd, 1972 in Kapellen, Belgium) is the lead singer of the Belgian band K’s Choice. She is known for her enigmatic, smoky, raspy, husky voice. Her EP “Go” was released in 2004; she released an album “Scream” in 2005, which was followed by the release of “Shine” in 2007.
“I had been wanting to do this for a long time,” Bettens has said of her solo career. “It’s a whole new challenge, and it kind of makes me feel like it’s my first record. Everything has a new level of excitement to it, especially touring.”
In the summer of 2006, Bettens played several of the summer’s biggest European festivals, in front of crowds of more than 20,000 people. Gigging with new musicians, Bettens was thrilled with the reaction from fans. “The shows were amazing,” said Bettens. “The K’s Choice fans were really excited that I’m doing something different, and people who didn’t know me from Ks Choice really responded to the new songs. It was way beyond my expectations.”
The new songs that Bettens has written as a solo artist have also surpassed her expectations. As part of K’s Choice, Bettens wrote songs with a certain sound in mind. Now, on her own, she feels more able to explore herself as an artist, taking risks and blending pop, rock and folk to create a new radio-ready sound that goes beyond anything she had done before.
Bettens takes a chance with her lyrics as well, taking a political stance and tackling issues that are important to young people everywhere. The first single from Scream, “Not Insane”, has been described by Bettens as a mini-protest song, attacking people who cannot tolerate others who are different or who live alternative lifestyles.
“I had been wanting to do this for a long time,” Bettens has said of her solo career. “It’s a whole new challenge, and it kind of makes me feel like it’s my first record. Everything has a new level of excitement to it, especially touring.”
In the summer of 2006, Bettens played several of the summer’s biggest European festivals, in front of crowds of more than 20,000 people. Gigging with new musicians, Bettens was thrilled with the reaction from fans. “The shows were amazing,” said Bettens. “The K’s Choice fans were really excited that I’m doing something different, and people who didn’t know me from Ks Choice really responded to the new songs. It was way beyond my expectations.”
The new songs that Bettens has written as a solo artist have also surpassed her expectations. As part of K’s Choice, Bettens wrote songs with a certain sound in mind. Now, on her own, she feels more able to explore herself as an artist, taking risks and blending pop, rock and folk to create a new radio-ready sound that goes beyond anything she had done before.
Bettens takes a chance with her lyrics as well, taking a political stance and tackling issues that are important to young people everywhere. The first single from Scream, “Not Insane”, has been described by Bettens as a mini-protest song, attacking people who cannot tolerate others who are different or who live alternative lifestyles.
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melosuffix wrote:
could it be that "all of this past" is her only awesome song? i am disappointed.
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vividaudio wrote:
I am seriously freaking obsessed with "All of This Past". WOW. What an AMAZING song.
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derrobbi wrote:
She is so cute. I fancied her for her style before she herself knew she was lesbian...if that makes any sense :)
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kIsuMnoW wrote:
someone got a vienna ticket for sale???
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XileaN wrote:
Err.. Happy birthday! =P
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AngeloolegnA wrote:
Por cierto, la descripción del la artista se nota k esta hecha pro alguien a quien le gusta, está muy bien hecha ^^
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AngeloolegnA wrote:
I love all of this past but.. can anybody advice me about more great songs and her albums???? i´m really interested in her music
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samneale wrote:
woooooooo go Sarah! best rock/pop music ever... LOVE this album!!
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JakeyWolf wrote:
<3
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TheGunth wrote:
Thank any higher power that there is still a Sarah Bettens to listen to.
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SilentPoet82 wrote:
It's been wonderful and crazy knowing you!
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Nanah01 wrote:
Bravo Sarah, perfect video!!! All the best, Nanah!
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AvieNL wrote:
Ik heb vandaag bij het concert van Sarah in Utrecht uit de eerst hand (lees: Gert Bettens himself) mogen vernemen dat K's Choice dan toch echt met een plaat gaat komen volgend jaar!!!! Wou het gewoon even bevestigd hebben :-)
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gpxadventure wrote:
# All Of This Past # AMAZING :D , it's not a kind my favourite style of music but i love it from first hearing .
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_any_ wrote:
Russia is waiting for you=) There are some good clubs in Moscow. Ikra, Apelsin or B1 Maximum
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lullaby19 wrote:
don´t let me drag you down ... increiblemente especial
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Bayou16 wrote:
I love JulianJuly!!!!!!!!!!
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JulianeJuly wrote:
I love Sarah Bettens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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mipibln wrote:
but first play at Berlin, two days I have to wait ... ;)
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lightsout_black wrote:
she needs to come to the UK!!!
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