Vanessa-Mae was born in Singapore to a Thai father (Varaprong Vanakorn) and a Chinese mother (Pamela Tan). After her parents separated, her mother married Englishman Graham Nicholson, and the family moved to England when Vanessa-Mae was four years old. She grew up in London and is a British citizen.
Vanessa-Mae began playing piano at the age of three and violin at five. She was relatively famous in the United Kingdom throughout her childhood making regular appearances on television (for example on "Blue Peter") mostly involving classical music and conservative style. According to Guinness World Records, she is the youngest soloist to record both the Ludwig van Beethoven and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky violin concertos, a feat she accomplished at the age of thirteen. During this time she attended the Francis Holland School in central London.
Vanessa-Mae made her international professional debut at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Germany in 1988, and also during 1988 made her concerto debut on stage with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London.
On entering adolescence Vanessa-Mae broke away from her traditional classical influences and became known for her flashy, sexy style appearing in music videos in stylish outfits. She appeared on the Janet Jackson album The Velvet Rope playing a violin solo on the song "Velvet Rope". Her first pop-style album, The Violin Player, was released in 1995, and is still regarded as one of the best works of her career.
In April 2006, Vanessa-Mae was ranked as the wealthiest young entertainer under 30 in the UK in the Sunday Times Rich List 2006, having an estimated fortune of about £32 million ($64 million) stemming from concerts and record sales of over an estimated 10 million copies worldwide, which is an unprecedented achievement for a young female violinist.
Vanessa-Mae most often uses one of two types of violins, a Guadagnini acoustic violin or a Zeta Jazz model electric violin. The Guadagnini was made in 1761, and was purchased by her parents at an auction for £150,000. It was stolen in January 1995, but was recovered by the police two months later. She once fell and broke it, but it was repaired. It is currently valued at almost $500,000. In addition, she uses one of two Zeta Jazz Model electric violins, one of which is white and the other one of which features decals of the United States flag. In addition to these two main violins, she sometimes buys violins and resells them later, giving the proceeds to charity.
A minor planet, discovered in 1990 orbiting the Sun, was named "10313 Vanessa-Mae" after her.
Official site: www.vanessa-mae.com
Destiny
Vanessa-Mae Lyrics
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For this is prophecy
The future
A thousand million possibilities
Is it my destiny?
Destiny
I'll find you
Destiny
I'll find you
In my dreams
Eternity awaits
I'll find you
In my dreams
Destiny
I'll find you
In my dreams
Eternity awaits
I'll find you
In my dreams
The lyrics of Vanessa-Mae's song Destiny can be interpreted as a contemplation on the power of destiny and the human desire to find meaning in the future. The song suggests that destiny is written in the stars and can be read like a prophecy. The future is presented as a vast landscape of a thousand million possibilities, leaving the singer to wonder whether her own destiny is predetermined or not. The repetition of the line "is it my destiny?" reinforces the sense of uncertainty and introspection.
However, despite this uncertainty, the song also presents a reassuring message. The singer expresses her belief that she will find her destiny, even if it is only in her dreams. The repeated refrain of "Destiny, I'll find you in my dreams" suggests a sense of determination and hope. The final line, "eternity awaits", implies that despite the uncertainty of the future, there is a larger sense of purpose and meaning that transcends individual destinies.
Overall, the song Destiny presents a thoughtful and reflective exploration of the concept of destiny and the human search for meaning in the future. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their own destiny, even if it can only be found in dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
If it is written in the stars, then it can be read
The events that are predestined can be foreseen in the way stars are read.
For this is prophecy
As there is a provision for reading the signs, it implies that certain things will occur as foretold.
The future
What is to come or what lays ahead.
A thousand million possibilities
There are endless probable outcomes to any situation.
Is it my destiny?
The question of whether or not the outcome is predetermined for the individual.
I'll find you in my dreams
The pursuit to unravel the destination, believed to be revealed in dreams.
Destiny
The fate that is set for the person.
Eternity awaits
The prospect of the future is eternal, existing beyond human comprehension.
Contributed by Isabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@claudio0507
One of my favorite artists. If internet was cheap and Youtube was already available back in 2000's she would have topped the charts.
@francesroxas9355
i believe it
@rickbunker2133
No doubt
@LoveIsContagious
I agree!!
@mikeymcmikeface5599
Internet was more slow than expensive in the early 2000s and YT started in 2005 although obviously it wasn't then what it is now.
@andiwardanaputra6485
Yup
@valerieselau7384
Still one of my favorite crossover artists of all time. Timeless 😊
@user-rk1uk7ox4z
Девочка , ты АНГЕЛ ! ❤❤❤
@oliviaphoenix8136
Miss Vanessa Mae 🥇 her performance here is unquestionably better than any Las Vegas show I have ever seen
The sensuality of the art of expression is remarkable !!!
@CyberWorxSystemCompany
percussion and violin are perfect match plus visuals and personality