Hayley in 'GekkanNZ' Magazine

[Belinda]

Hi
If we don't know it already,
I have just heard Hayley will be in the June issue of this magazine. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Belinda

[Richard]

Thanks for the tip-off, Belinda!

Hopefully you or one of our NZ members can scan Hayley's article for HWI, please!

Stephany, this could be another chance for you to brush up on your Japanese! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Best Wishes,

Richard

[postscript]

belinda said:

Hi
If we don't know it already,
I have just heard Hayley will be in the June issue of this magazine. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Belinda

Then you know what we expect of you, Belinda! Scans as soon as, please. Glad to see you posting again.

Peter S.

[Stephany]

Thanks Belinda!!
GekkanNZ had beautiful Hayley pictures in their other issue so hopefully it will be worth it once again.

[Stephany]

Hey guys,
Scans of the June 07 issue are now available on Hayley's Japanese fansite HERE.
Thumbnails below :

I'm going to have a very busy weekend (Disneyland + Mother's Day is celebrated this Sunday in France!) but when I have the time, I'll post a quick & rough translation of the article.
Looks very interesting.

Best wishes,
Stephany

[Belinda]

I contacted the editor to ask when the magazine will come out
Usually its a free magazine but i have no idea where to find one,
There are supposed to be 5,000 copies in chch and 8,000 in Akld but if someone really wants one maybe they should contact Taka.$9 when put into pounds sounds reasonable.
Postage is free within Nz but maybe there will be a added fee for overseas.

Hi Belinda,
If you would like to buy it, we will sell it usually,
NZ$9 each (including GST and postal fee). Please let
us know about it.

Regards,
Taka Nakazawa
Editor in Chief
GEKKAN NZ Co LTD
Phone: [phone]

www.myspace.com/gekkannz
Ground Fl., Tasman Bld.,
16-22 Anzac Ave.
PO Box 4264, Shortland St.
Auckland

The myspace pages has pics from the may issue i guess they will update it soon with the June.

Belinda

I've just said i'd like a copy and was abit cheeky and asked do they have a english translation i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[grant]

Hi Belinda

I believe this magazine is available from one of the Japanese agencies in Christchurch. I have asked my contact for details of where this is and will advise you details when I have them, that is if you haven't located a copy already.

Best wishes
Grant

P.S. My copy is on its way!!

[roger]

No Grant. Your copy is definitely Gekkan. Oni Tsway is an entirely different Japanese publication!

Roger

[Stephany]

I started the translation but there's nothing really new in the article. I will post it as soon as possible.
Stephany

[meldy]

Thanks for the scans :wink: I was in Japanese class for 3 years, but...um...I kinda only remember simple converstation i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[Stephany]

belinda said:

The myspace pages has pics from the may issue i guess they will update it soon with the June.

Belinda

Hi All,
The Myspace page for GekkanNZ has been updated with images of the June issue (Hayley is on the cover).
Here is the link : www.myspace.com/gekkannz

Best wishes,
Stephany

[Stephany]

Hi All,
I roughly translated the Gekkan NZ article.
It's very approximative so I apologize in advance for every single mistake.
Best wishes,
Stephany

GEKKAN NZ - JUNE 2007
The path she chose to follow

« Treasure », Hayley Westenra’s latest album, has just been released.
Although she now considers London as her base, she still travels around the world and recently returned to New Zealand, her home country, for a temporary visit. Just in time for Anzac Day ! Despite her busy schedule, she takes the time to answer our questions and talks about her projects and passion for music.

Music & travels
Hayley Westenra discreetly arrives in the hotel’s lobby for the interview. She wears a very pretty outfit that she bought in New York, the city of fashion. She looks thin, fragile and gentle.
Although she is officially based in London, she visits lots of different countries. Before coming back to New Zealand, she went to Australia, Japan and the US. Even with such a hectic schedule, she manages to remain healthy. How does she do it ?

« I guess I just got used to this lifestyle. It requires a lot of traveling but I love working in different countries ». As Hayley speaks, you can feel in the atmosphere her mental strength and determination. She speaks admirably and very brightly.

« Working in different countries is a very rich experience. I learn a lot when I’m away from my native country. Each time I go to a foreign country, my vision changes. Less stereotypes ».
Her latest album « Treasure » gathers various elements of world music along with Hayley’s own history and heritage. The influence of her grandparents and Celtic roots was very strong but she also included songs from her multiple travels.

« It’s good to have a mixture of old and new. I was keen to create new music to keep the cycle going. The tradition is important, but the music is also eternally developing ».

Music & talent
Hayley is clearly different from all the other artists in New Zealand. She’s constantly praised for her vocal talent and has an impressive fanbase. She’s musically gifted and is a beautiful woman. On top of that, she remains herself…Hayley. The little girl who started recording at 13 years old is now a worldwide star and yet, she remains pretty much the same.

« Contrary to what some people may think, what I do is not always easy and pleasant. It can be difficult to see my friends and family. I travel a lot so I usually have to get up early and leave at midnight with the last plane of the day. I am always very busy but I wouldn’t want my life to change. I love what I do, music is my passion and I know how lucky I am to do what I love as a job ».

Hayley is often called « The World’s One Pure Voice » or « The Voice of an Angel » but she never becomes bigheaded and works very hard to give her maximum.
« I really want to perform at my best so I keep working on my voice ».

Hayley & her fans
After the succes of her first album, the fans’ expectations were enormous. Hayley has a very close relationship with her audience and it’s something very important for her. « When I’m on stage, I feel their energy. They are very supportive and I’m so glad that they appreciate my music ».
As she talks, Hayley is widely smiling. Her determination and happiness are more palpable than ever !

[Mark]

Hi Stephany

Thanks for the translation. You shouldn't appologise for the odd mistake, its great that you can do it at all

Thanks again

Mark

[grant]

Yes! This is going to be off topic but it is after 1am and I just wanted to say that the top Hayley is wearing in the latest Gekkan is the one Hayley wore tonight erm.. last night!!

Best wishes
Grant

[meldy]

Thanks Stephany, well done! (good thing my Japanese teacher doens't know I couldn't read this article in Japanese i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif )

Meldy