- Title: THAILAND: Action movie star Steven Seagal promotes his first music album
- Date: 26th October 2005
- Summary: BANGKOK, THAILAND (OCTOBER 25, 2005) (REUTERS) STEVEN SEAGAL WALKING ON STAGE AND GREETING AUDIENCE SEAGAL INTRODUCING HIS SONG VARIOUS OF SEAGAL PERFORMING ON STAGE, SINGING AND PLAYING ELECTRIC GUITAR CAMERAMAN FILMING (SOUNDBITE) (English) STEVEN SEAGAL SAYING: (AUDIO AS INCOMING) "Just because some people don't know but I've been playing the music since I was five years-old and I've no intention of stopping movies right now but I have intention of letting the world know about my music." SEAGAL ON STAGE (SOUNDBITE) (English) STEVEN SEAGAL SAYING: (AUDIO AS INCOMING) "It's my dream and my hope that it'll sell well in the countries that I love. I'm from Asia, I was raised in Asia. I love Thailand and I'm hoping it'll sell well in particular in Asia."
- Embargoed: 10th November 2005 12:00
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- Location: Thailand
- Country: Thailand
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- Story Text: Actor Steven Seagal, 54, who usually stars in full-on action roles in Hollywood blockbusters, is surprising fans with the release of a blues music album. The actor was in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday (October 25) to promote his first music album, 'Songs From The Crystal Cave' and single 'Girl It's Alright'. Music is not a new medium for Seagal, who said he first started playing at the age of five. The star, known for films such as 'Under Siege' and 'The Patriot', said it was time to move on from the silver screen and let the people know about his other passion. "Just because some people don't know but I've been playing the music since I was five years-old and I've no intention of stopping movies right now but I have intention of letting the world know about my music," he said. Seagal has had a promising start to his new career as a musician. His single, "Girl It's Alright," rose to number one on the charts in Thailand and France. Seagal, who leads with vocals and rhythm guitar in the album, also took part in writing his own lyrics for songs. Speaking to reporters in Bangkok, Seagal proclaimed his love for Asia. "It's my dream and my hope that it'll sell well in the countries that I love. I'm from Asia, I was raised in Asia. I love Thailand and I'm hoping it'll sell well in particular in Asia," he says. The music video for 'Girl It's Alright' was made in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A devoted Buddhist, Seagal told reporters the song "My God," in which he embraces all religions, is one of his favourites on the new album as, he said, it might help people to transcend on the racial and religious boundaries. 'The Songs From The Crystal Cave', took Seagal nearly three years to complete. ENDS.
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