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Anggun - Snow On The Sahara
Tracklist

1.Anggun - Snow On The Sahara
2.Anggun - La Neige Au Sahara(France Ver)



BIOGRAFI ANGGUN CIPTA SASMI :
Anggun (born in Jakarta, 29 April 1974, age 34 years) is Indonesian singer who now has French citizenship. Until now, he is still the only Indonesian singer who broke through the world music market. He currently lives in Paris, France and Montreal, Canada to continue his international career. Until 2005, he has successfully sold 3 million copies internationalnya albums worldwide, making it the most successful Asian artist outside Asia.

Early life and career in Indonesia

Anggun is the daughter of the couple Darto Singo, an Indonesian artist, with Dien Herdina, a lady housewife bloody Sultan Palace. Anggun essentially educated at a Catholic school in Jakarta, although Anggun is a Muslim. Elegant living in a family full of art. Since the age of 7 years old galvanized Anggun vocal exercises every day by his father. Graceful vocal techniques are taught a variety of exercises with complete discipline. His mother then act as manager and in charge of receiving orders for Anggun singing. At age 9, Anggun began creating his own songs and began recording albums of children.

At the age of 12 years, Anggun launched his first rock album titled I Got the World (1986). The album was published by famous Indonesian producer, Ian Antono. His first album received a decent though not catapulted Anggun name. Anggun new name really rocketed in 1990, after releasing the album-titled single dream, followed Tua Tua Keladi and Fear of the great success in the market and jump-start as a rock singer Anggun's top teen. Anggun was awarded "Most Popular Artist Indonesia 1990-1991". Anggun then launched his second album, White Kids Abu Abu (1991), and then Nocturno (1992), Anggun C. Sasmi ... Lah! (1993), and the last Lost (1994). At age 19, Anggun has also successfully established his own record company, PT Bali Cipta Records to release her albums. In Indonesia, Anggun has sold more than 5 million copies of his albums up to that point. Making it one of the most popular rock singer in the era of the early 1990s.

The struggle towards an international career

In 1992, Anggun married young with Michel de Ghea, a French citizen. Anggun met with Michel during a tour to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. In 1994, Anggun determined to realize his dream as an international artist. After selling the record company, Anggun moved to Europe with her husband and leave all the popularity it has in Indonesia.

Gracefully settled in London, England for a year. While in England Anggun diligently sending demo tapes to various studios in the UK. In London whose name is Anggun experience "culture shock". Money from the sales of her record company out little by little due to the high cost of living in London. Anggun had to accept disappointment when all the demo recordings dikirmnya not received a positive reception. Until finally Anggun was the conclusion that his career will never grow in the UK and plans to begin a career in another country. Anggun decided to move to the Netherlands, where there are more people of Indonesia. On the way to the Netherlands, Anggun stop in Paris, France, the home of her husband. But then, Anggun finally cancel his intention to the Netherlands and decided to settle down and start a career in France.

In 1996, Anggun finally managed to meet with Erick Benzi, one of the great French producer who once worked with a number of albums of famous singers such as Celine Dion, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Johnny Hallyday and others. Benzi was captivated by the vocal ability Anggun, and offered him a solo album recorded in France. After studying French at Alliance Français for a month, and Benzi Anggun began recording the album.

After recording was complete, Sony Music France was interested and as a recording artist Anggun recruit them. Not only that, Anggun was contracted in two albums, the album speak French and English-language album.

Au Nom de la Lune, Snow on the Sahara, and international success

June 24, 1997 is a sacred date for when his first album Anggun Au Nom de la Lune (In the Name of the Moon) released into the French market. Anggun's first single, "La Neige au Sahara", captured the hearts of music enthusiasts France even to Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada. The single was recorded as the most frequently played songs on radio stations France in 1997 and became one of the Summer Hits '97. The album that contains elements of pop plus the sounds of traditional Indonesian instruments (drum, flute, hazelnut) are successfully reaping huge success with sales of more than 150,000 copies in France, making Indonesia one of the nation's first artist who managed to put a name parallel to the French artists who have .

The next year, Anggun launched its first English language album, Snow on the Sahara. The album was released in over 33 countries in Europe, Asia, and America. Especially for Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia, the album was released in a special edition titled Anggun (In Indonesia, accompanied by a single called "Return"). Single Snow on the Sahara was instantly become big hits. The single was floated almost all of the charts in Europe during 1998 to 1999. [2] The single had reached position 1 in Italy, Spain and several countries in East Asia. In Europe, the single was even captured the Top 5 on the UK Club Charts, UK.

In the United States, Snow on the Sahara was released in May, 1998 by Epick Record. Anggun gait in the United States began when he appeared on TV shows Rosie O'Donnell Show. Anggun also appeared in the New York West 54th Session and shelled a number of media including CNN, Billboard, and Rollingstone. Anggun was also invited by Sarah McLachlan to perform at Lilith Fair stage, women's music festivals around the United States and became the only Asian singer who had the honor of appearing on the show Divas Live in Las Vegas. Nevertheless, Snow on the Sahara did not achieve significant success in the U.S. and sold 200,000 copies alone. However, Anggun managed to make history by becoming the first Asian artist to penetrate the Billboard charts at position # 16 (followed seven years later by Utada Hikaru). While the album Snow on the Sahara itself is at position # 23 Billboard Heat Seekers Charts.

Snow on the Sahara album has successfully achieved a number of platinum in several countries with total sales exceeding 1 million copies worldwide, making Anggun as an Asian artist with album sales of the highest outside of Asia (the record is still held Anggun until today). Snow on the Sahara Anggun is also the most successful albums throughout his career.

Désirs Contraires, Chrysalis

In 1999, Anggun officially divorced by Michel de Ghea. In September, 2000, Anggun released her second album titled Désirs Contraires (French version) and Chrysalis (English version). Anggun's second album is still produced Erick Benzi and Anggun wrote all the lyrics speak English teacher. On this album, Anggun sponsor the first single "Still Reminds Me" for the international market and "Un geste D'amour" for France. For the Southeast Asia market, Anggun also released the single in Indonesian language entitled "The Me Wait". The single "Still Reminds Me" and then managed to occupy the Top 5 in The Music & Media Europe Brokers Breakers Charts and peaked Asian United Chart for several weeks. Unfortunately, Chrysalis was not released in the United States despite the "Still Reminds Me" in some American radio broadcasts. Nevertheless, this second album still multiplatinum albums and sold more than 1 million copies (in Italy successfully won the Gold in a week).

At the end of 2000, Anggun received an invitation to perform at the Vatican Christmas concert with Bryan Adams. In 2001, Anggun held its first tour around Europe and Asia. Anggun's first concert begins at Le Bataclan, France on February 1, 2001 and ends at the Kallang Theatre, Singapore on 30 April 2001.

Open Hearts, and the era of collaboration

In 2002, Anggun released the album Open Hearts which is the original soundtrack from the film "Open Hearts", directed by Denmark, Susanne Bier. This album also became Anggun's second album which was released in the United States, although it unfortunately failed in the U.S. market. This album's first single, "Open Your Heart" was nominated for "Best Song" at the Danish Movie Awards 2003, and the Academy Awards. In addition to Open Hearts, before Anggun also contributed a song called "Rain" for the soundtrack of the Dutch film, "Anja and Viktor" (2001).

During 2001 to 2003 Anggun also involved many collaborations, including a duet with DJ Cam in a jazz song "Summer in Paris" on the album "Soulshine" (2001). Then collaboration with Deep Forest on track bercengkok Sunda, "Deep Blue Sea" on the album "Music Detected" (2002). In 2003, Anggun also did a duet with the famous Italian rock singer, Piero Pelu in a single titled "Amore Immaginato". The single had topped the National Italian Airplay Chart for a month. Another collaboration is with Anggun and Tri Yann Serge Lama in 2003.

In 2002, Anggun was awarded "The Cosmopolitan Asia Women Award". Then "The Women Inspire Award 'as a singer who inspires the entire Asian women over his career as a solo singer from Asia are internationally successful. In 2003, Anggun was also awarded "The International Exhibition of the Music Industry", special awards are given directly by the French Minister of Culture, and the Diamond Export Sales Award for his album sales figures that reached over 1.5 million copies outside of France.

In 2003, Anggun end his association with Sony Columbia. Anggun decided to move to Montreal, Canada to expand its wings in America. Here, too, Anggun and Olivier Maury met with a soul mate, a political scholar Canada and they were married in 2004.

Luminescence and Best Of

After nearly five years of not releasing a studio album, Anggun returned treat his fans miss his third album with the release of luminescence in 2005. [5] Unlike the previous albums, for the French version and English was released with the same title. The first single for the French edition of "être une Femme" was released earlier than his albums and has dinobat as Most Popular song of 2004 by Radio France International, an international radio station in France. For the English version, luminescence sponsor three singles, namely "In Your Mind", "Undress Me" and "Saviour". The album also received rave reviews in the Middle East, even the "In Your Mind" and "Undress Me" reached the top of the charts in Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon. "Saviour" was also elected as the soundtrack to the movie The Transporter 2 and became hits in Russia, Greece, and Italy. Anggun's third album is no longer handled Erick Benzi. On this album, Anggun has joined the illustrious names in French music world such as Jean-Pierre Taieb, Lionel Florence, Evelyn Kraal, and Jean Faque. This album is outstanding in all European countries, Canada, Japan, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In June 2006, Anggun also held a massive concert in Jakarta with the headline "Concert For Affairs" which is packed with up to 5,000 visitors. [6]

The next year, Anggun released titled luminescence luminescence repackage edition - Special Edition. In this edition, Anggun insert three new songs. Newest single, I'll Be Alright has also played on the radio Indonesia when her video clip recorded secretly in Jakarta and Bali in Indonesia Anggun as to the success of the concert. A photo book is included with every purchase Anggun album.

In 2005, Anggun received a prestigious award, "Chevalier des Arts et Lettres" from the French Ministry of Culture on career achievements and contributions to French culture throughout the world. Anggun also received a special award from Anugerah Music Indonesia (AMI Awards) 2006 as "Best International Artist". Typical grace was given for its success in carving a name out of the country and raise the name of Indonesia and Asian music industry in the eyes of the world. Anggun is also chosen as a spokesman for the UN program "Microcredit Scheme" and became an icon and brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet, a company of Swiss luxury watches.

Marking 20 years of his career in the music world, Anggun released her Best Of album at the end of 2006. On this album, besides featuring a number of hits during his international career, Anggun also rearranging lawasnya the first 3 songs popular in 1990, namely "Dreams", "Bayang Bayang illusion", and "Scared". This album achieved Double Platinum in Indonesia in just over a month. Best Of Anggun album was also released Italian with a different track list.

Elevation

At the end of 2008, Anggun released album titled Elevation his fourth international. This album plays color urban music ranging from hip hop, rap, R & B, and dance, much different from previous albums dominated Anggun color ethnic and world music. [11] On this album, Anggun took two cold-handed producer from the United States, Tefa and Masta. In addition Anggun also collaborated with Pras Michel (The Fugees one of the personnel), DJ Laurent Wolf and Big Ali. The first single from the album namely "Si Tu L'avoues" for the French market, "Crazy" for the international market, and "So Yours" for the Indonesian market.

Personal life

Graceful young married to Michael de Gea, a French citizen in 1992. It is said that marriage was not approved by the family because of the huge age difference. Together with Michel, Anggun then moved to Europe to realize his dream. The couple then settled in London (since 1995), then in Paris. Unfortunately after 7 years, the marriage foundered in 1999.

In 2003, Anggun met with Olivier Maury, a scholar of Canadian politics. This relationship continues to the next level of marriage in the year through a simple ceremony in Bali. Maury later became his manager. However, since mid-2006 their relationship also ended in divorce.

Since 8 November 2007, Anggun blessed with a daughter named Kirana of its relationship with Cyril Montana. [12], a French writer.