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Last month MI6 had a chat with the gorgeous
singer, Mya Harrison, about her role and musical
influence
in the latest Bond game "Everything or Nothing"
and more...
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Interview - Mya Harrison
21st February 2004
Last month MI6 had a quick with the gorgeous singer, Mya
Harrison, about her role and musical influence in the latest
Bond
game "Everything or Nothing" and more...
Influences & Inspirations...
Who has been your biggest inspiration come from?
My biggest inspiration has been my parents. They've supported
me through all of this madness and provide a safe haven for me
to go to when all of this becomes too much. They keep me strongly
grounded in reality which is what keeps me going.
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Who has been your biggest inspiration come from?
My roots as a performer can somewhat be attributed to my
father. He was a singer and as a little girl I would sit
and watch him perform. I guess you can say that I was born
with music in my genes. As far as musical influences, I
really respect Prince's artistic freedom. I also love women
who sang stylized jazz like Lena Horne (I just did "Stormy
Weather" on Women Who Rock) and Billie Holliday. That
kind of singing is truly heartfelt and emotional and kind
of sexy. There's a jazz version of "Everything or
Nothing" that reminds me of that kind of performing.
I love it.
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How did you feel to be nominated for the MTV award?
It's always exciting being recognized for the hard work that I put into everything
that I do. It's kind of like someone telling you "good job!". It
makes you want to keep doing your best.
Everything or Nothing
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How were you approached by EA to sing the title song
for Everything or Nothing? How eager were you to work on
such a famous and recognised series?
My record label actually approached me about this opportunity.
Just being a part of anything Bond related is exciting.
James Bond is the ultimate sexy man!
I watched the films as a child and have always loved him.
No one else handles business the way that he does. And finding
out that I'd actually be a character in the game was so
hot! At the time I was wondering if my character would get
shot or something like that. I'm sure that my little brothers
would have a ball playing THAT game.
Was the Everything or Nothing song already written
before you became involved with the project?
No, the song wasn't written. Ron Fair and I collaborated
on the song and I actually wrote the lyrics. He had a track
that he was working on and played it for me. Then I took
the title of the game and went to work on the lyrics.
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Being "Starling"..
At what stage did you come onboard the project?
It was pretty early on. The game was still being designed.
At the beginner, were you aware of your character role in
the actual game? Or was this a late edition to your role?
I knew about being a character in the game from the very beginning. I'm National
Security Agent "Mya Starling" in the game. I had lines and everything!
I knew that I would sing the title song in the video and that I would have some
interaction with James Bond. I didn't know exactly how everything was going to
play out until after we did the body scans.
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Did you find any inspiration from previous Bond theme
songs? Do you have a favourite Bond tune?
I think this song is unique to the game and is fitting
for the story. That's what makes all Bond songs special.
They take you to that particular place and time that you
were when you first saw the film.
Can you tell us anything about the game's theme song?
What style is the music and lyrics? Are there any orchestral
elements to the theme, or is the piece much more synthesized?
There are two versions of the song...one is kind of
uptempo and a tiny bit synthesized and the other is sexy
and jazzy acoustic. It's the kind of song a woman could
use to seduce James Bond.
Left: Mya Harrison.
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Was the recording process any different to that of a normal
song? If given the chance, would you sing the theme for a future
Bond game?
The recording process was exactly the same as any other
song. I would ABSOLUTELY sing another Bond theme whenever ...game,
film,
whatever I'm down. It's a pleasure and an honour being chosen
as a Bond girl for the game. The Bond girls are always fierce!
Current favourite Album?
"Floetry" (by Floetry).
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Will we be seeing your James Bond track on your forthcoming
album?
Well, my album has already been released so it won't
be appearing there but there's a possibility that it might
appear on international releases. We're still trying to
figure that out.
What is your next project?
Currently filming a Wes Crave movie called "Cursed".
I'll be working on promoting my current release "Moodring"
as well as appearing in the films "Havana Nights:
Dirty Dancing 2" and "Shall We Dance" with
Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez.
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00-Seven Questions
How were you involved in the Bond series?
I play the role of an NSA agent going undercover as a jazz
singer at the Kiss Kiss club in New Orleans.
What was your first ever Bond experience?
This is my first Bond experience and I loved every minute
of it
What did you think of the last film, "Die Another
Day"?
Loved the Aston Martin.
What is your favourite Bond film?
Goldfinger
Who is your favourite Bond?
Pierce Brosnan
Which Bond girl should come back?
Pussy Galore.
What is your favourite Bond moment from the series?
In Goldeneye where Famke Janssen's character kills
that guy in the bed with her legs!
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Many thanks to Mya Harrison.
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Above: "Mya third album, "Moodring".
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Autographed Mya Album's To Be Won!
Mya is kindly giving away autographed copies
of her latest album"Moodring" to lucky MI6 readers.
Simply answer the question correctly for your chance to
win:
COMPETITION CLOSED: 23/03/04
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Terms & Conditions
The competition closes at midnight on March 23rd 2004.
MI6 will choose the winners at random from the correct answers
received.
The winners will be contacted via the email address supplied
and their postal address will be requested. If a winner fails
to respond within 7 days of prize notification, another winner
will be chosen until all prizes are allotted.
Competition is open to international MI6 readers.
Images courtesy Electronic Arts and Amazon
Associates.
Related Articles:
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"Everything or Nothing" Coverage
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"NSA Agent Mya Starling" Character profile
