Interview with XAY

LAOPRESS.COM: HAVE U FOUND FAME?

XAY:  Not yet, but I think it's just around the corner - only if I make the "right" turn.

LAOPRESS.COM:  OUT OF ALL THE GIGS U'VE EVER PERFORMED, DO U HAVE ANY FAVOURITE?

XAY:  1991 at University of Minnesota; playing for Lao New Year Party.

LAOPRESS.COM:  DO U BELIEVE IN FATE OR THAT U MAKE YOUR OWN LUCK?

XAY:  I believe in fate.

LAOPRESS.COM:  WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PASSION?

XAY:  Writing & composing music.

LAOPRESS.COM:  FAVOURITE FOOD, SPORT, CAR, OR PLACE

XAY:  "Gang Puck God Sai Xin Mu"; Soccer; BMW; Laos.

LAOPRESS.COM:  U R WRITING A LOT OF MUSIC, HAVE U ANY FAVOURITE OF YOUR OWN?

XAY:  Since I started writing songs in 1987, out of 25 songs, my favorite is "Tongdum Tongdeng" song on my 2nd album.

LAOPRESS.COM:  ANY LIFE LONG DREAMS?

XAY:  No, because musician don't get enough sleep... hehehe... (J/K) Yes, making a living out of my passion.

LAOPRESS.COM:  WHAT IMPORTANT LESSONS HAVE U LEARNT FROM WORKING IN MUSIC BUSINESS OR SHOW BIZ?

XAY:  The end of this road might be bright and shine, but getting there it's pretty nasty. Do you have what it takes?

LAOPRESS.COM:  HOW DO YOU STAY POSITIVE?

XAY:  Stay away from negatives.. yea.. There's an old saying, "Hum Xang Ya Xa Meo"-so true if you want to make it.

LAOPRESS.COM:  WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND AT THIS MOMENT?

XAY:  Touring with the whole band.. How can I make it happen...

LAOPRESS.COM:  ANY HIDDEN TALENTS?

XAY:  I'll keep on looking, if I find any hidden talents, I sure will let you know.

LAOPRESS.COM:  R U LOOKING FORWARD TO TOUR?

XAY:  Absolutely!

LAOPRESS.COM:  YOUR BIGGEST OR MEMORABLE CROWD U'VE EVER PLAYED TO?

XAY:  Biggest - St.Paul/Minnesota about 3000 people in Civic Center 1987-Singing contest.. and I took first place... not that I'm good or anything but I was the only contestant... hehehe.. for real..

For more info check his website at SIENGSAVANH OR  http://www.geocities.com/siengsavanh/index.html