Aneta Langerová
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Aneta Langerová
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A singer and songwriter who would not get the chance to show the pop music public her skills in the latter until her second album, Aneta Langerová initially came to prominence as winner of the 2004 edition of the Czech Republic's version of the television reality talent show Pop Idol -- in this case (and locale) called Cesko Hleda SuperStar. Born on November 26, 1986, in Benesov, Czechoslovakia, Langerová was a national name at the age of 17, and in the wake of her television win, released her first album, Spousta Andelu, in late 2004. While the album -- a collection of songs and work by outside songwriters and producers -- would go on to be the country's best-selling album ever, Langerová was relatively unhappy with the product, as it didn't properly reflect her musical and arranging skills. Langerová began her interest in music as a small child, first learning piano and then guitar, and by the age of 14 was part of a band called Sazava. A handful of smaller regional television talent shows were won, and in 2004 Langerová found herself on top in the aforementioned national pop star talent search. Following the album release and the win, Langerová spent much of the next two years touring, eventually settling down to begin work on her sophomore release. The next album, Dotyk, would feature not only her singing and guitar talents but also feature her work on bass and piano, and Langerová either wrote or co-wrote all of the tracks contained within. The new formula for Langerová worked, as the album peaked at number two on the Czech charts. ~ Chris True, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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Aneta Langerová
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| Background information | |
| Born | 26 November 1986 |
| Origin | Benešov, Czech Republic  |
| Genres | rock, pop, alternative |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, tambourine |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sony/BMG |
| Website | [1] |
Aneta Langerová (born 26 November 1986 in Benešov, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech pop singer. She first rose to fame at age 17 as the first winner of Česko hledá SuperStar,[1] the Czech version of Pop Idol, in June 2004. Later that year she released her first album, Spousta andělů, which became a long-term bestseller in the Czech Republic.[2] She has since released two further albums and is currently one of the most popular musical artists in the Czech Republic.
In 2005 and 2006, she ranked first in the category 'Best Female Singer' in the Czech music poll Český slavík.[3][4] In 2004 and 2007 she placed first in the same category of the Anděl Awards, organized by the Czech Academy of Popular Music.[5]
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Biography
Langerová grew up in Říčany, a town in the Central Bohemian Region.[6] At age six, she began studying piano, and at age eight, she began taking guitar classes and singing in a choir with a local choir instructor. Langerová has credited her mother, who played piano and guitar around her house when she was growing up, with nurturing her musical talent.
In her teenage years, Langerová became more serious about music. At age 14, Langerová joined a local band called SPB in Sázava[7] and then participated in and won several small TV talent contests (the Doremi TV competition and the Star Starters contest) before participating in the first season of Česká hledá SuperStar, a popular Czech television show based on the Pop Idol format.
Langerová won the Česko hledá SuperStar competition with a 79 percent vote share in June 2004.[8] In the course of the next three months, she quickly recorded her first album, Spousta andělů (Many Angels), composed of songs written by professional pop songwriters. The album enjoyed chart success in the Czech Republic, remaining at the top for 11 weeks in 2005.[9] In 2005 and 2006, Langerová toured, released a live album and DVD and was closely involved with the Světluška foundation, a charitable organization that works with blind children.[10] Langerová played multiple benefit concerts for the organization and released a single, "Píseň pro světlušku" (Song for Světluška), to raise money for the group.
In 2007, Langerová released her second studio album, Dotyk (Contact), which showed her abilities beyond singing: she wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album and played guitar, piano, and bass on several tracks.
Discography
Studio Albums
Spousta andělů
Released 6 September 2004. "Spousta andělů" translates to English as "Many Angels". Sold in the Czech Republic: over 100.000 copies[11]
Track listing
- Skvělej nápad (Great Idea) Pavla Milcová (words)/Vukomanvič (music)
- Spousta andělů (Many Angels) Pavla Milcová (words)/Shep Salomon, Kara Dioguardi, Jimmy Harry
- Nahá noc (Naked Night)Milan Princ (words)/Erik Petersson, Anna-Lena Haghdal (music)
- Delfín (Dolphin) Pavla Milcová (words)/ E. Linderberg, Michael Blair, A. Karlegard (music)
- Pár důvodů (A Few Reasons)Robert Nebřenský (words)/Robbie Williams, Ashley Hamilton, Kristian Ottestad (music)
- Nebe v loužích (Heaven in Puddles) Tomáš Roreček (words)/František Táborský (music)
- Když nemůžu spát (When I Can't Sleep) Robert Nebřenský (words)/Shep Salomon, Rick Neigher (music)
- Zvláštní zájem (Special Interest) Simona Ester Brandejsová (words)/Aberg, Tereffe, Nordell (music)
- 17 Gábina Osvaldová (words)/Lars Anderson, Stephen Davies (music)
- Srdcotepec (Heartbeat) Oskar Petr (words)/Tobias Gad, Jacqueline Nemorin (music)
- You're a Creep (the only English-language track on the album) Antony Little (words)/Rick Kelly (music)
- Hříšná těla, křídla motýlí (Sinful Bodies, Butterfly Wings) Oskar Petr (words and music)
- Voda živá (Life Water) Michal Hrůza (words and music)
Dotyk
Released 21 May 2007, Dotyk is a departure from Langerová's previous efforts, dismissed by many as the product of slick production and professional songwriters. On "Dotyk," Langerová, had a hand in writing the music on all ten tracks (often sharing writing credits with her producers and other players on the album), and wrote four of the songs by herself. Langerová plays guitar, bass, and piano on a handful of tracks. "Dotyk" was produced by Jan P. Muchow, best known as a film composer and half of the Czech experimental rock group Ecstasy of Saint Theresa.
"Dotyk" translates to English as "Contact" or, alternatively, as "Touch."
Track listing
- Malá mořská víla (Little Mermaid) Michal Hrůza/Aneta Langerová (words)/Aneta Langerová/Michal Hrůza/Jan P. Muchow/Dalibor Cidlinský (music)
- Vysoké napětí (High Voltage) Robert Nebřenský (words)/Aneta Langerová (music)
- Desetina (Tenth) Aneta Langerová (words and music)
- Jiný sen (Distant Dream) Aneta Langerová (words) Aneta Langerová/Michal Hrůza/A.M. Almela (music)
- Podzim (Autumn) Aneta Langerová (words and music)
- Slib mi dej (Give Me Your Word) Lukáš Klofec (words)/Aneta Langerová/A.M. almela (music)
- Možná (Maybe) Michal Hrůza (words)/Aneta Langerová/Jan. P. Muchow (music)
- Hledám, mířím, netuším... (Look, Aim, Don't Suspect...") Aneta Langerová (words)/Aneta Langerová/ A.M. Almela (music)
- Poplach (Alarm) Aneta Langerová/A.M Almela (words and music)
- Němá (Speechless) Aneta Langerová (words and music)
- An acoustic version of "Podzim" is included as a hidden track at the four-minute mark of "Němá"
Jsem
Aneta's third album was released on 9 November 2009.
"Jsem" translates to English as "I Am".
Other releases
- Česko hledá SuperStar Top 10 (June 2004) (compilation of performances from television program "Česko hledá SuperStar")
- Spousta andělů koncert (November 2005) (live concert recording, recorded 9 September 2005)
Singles from Spousta andělů:'
- Delfín cover of Selfish
- Hříšná těla, křídla motýlí
- Voda živá
- Srdcotepec
from 'Dotyk
- Malá mořská víla
- Podzim
- Desetina
- Vysoké napětí
from 'Jsem
- V bezvětří
- Stačilo říct
References
- ^ Šindelář, Rudolf (23 July 2009). "Aneta Langerová rozšíří sestavu show Královny popu" (in Czech). Lidové noviny. Czech Republic. http://www.lidovky.cz/aneta-langerova-rozsiri-sestavu-show-kralovny-popu-fy9-/lide.asp?c=A090723_083901_lide_rus. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ^ "Spousta andělů vede hitparádu již deset týdnů" (in Czech). Hospodářské noviny. iHned. 15 April 2005. http://mam.ihned.cz/c1-15979260-spousta-andelu-vede-hitparadu-jiz-deset-tydnu. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "LANGEROVÁ Aneta" (in Czech). Český slavík - official website. http://www.ceskyslavik.cz/start.php?c=378&k=54. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Českého slavíka získali Aneta Langerová, Karel Gott a Divokej Bill" (in Czech). novinky.cz. 9 December 2006. http://www.novinky.cz/kultura/103618-ceskeho-slavika-ziskali-aneta-langerova-karel-gott-a-divokej-bill.html. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Konečně Anděl za vlastní práci, těší Langerovou". Mladá fronta DNES. iDnes. 4 April 2008. http://kultura.idnes.cz/konecne-andel-za-vlastni-praci-tesi-langerovou-flp-/andel.aspx?c=A080404_100940_andel_kot. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "ČT Live - Aneta Langerová" (in Czech). Czech Television. 2005. http://www.ceskatelevize.cz/porady/1143638030-ct-live/20554215397-ct-live-aneta-langerova/. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Aneta Langerová" (in Czech). Czech Television. http://www.ceskatelevize.cz/lide/aneta-langerova/. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ Velinger, Jan (22 June 2004). "Aneta Langerova becomes the Czech Republic's first Pop Idol". Czech Radio. http://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/aneta-langerova-becomes-the-czech-republics-first-pop-idol. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Radůza vystřídala Langerovou v čele domácí hitparády" (in Czech). novinky.cz. 29 April 2005. http://www.novinky.cz/kultura/55264-raduza-vystridala-langerovou-v-cele-domaci-hitparady.html. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Nová píseň Langerové pomůže Světlušce" (in Czech). Mladá fronta DNES. iDnes. 15 September 2006. http://kultura.idnes.cz/hudba.aspx?c=A060915_102026_show_aktual_kot. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ Vlasák, Vladimír (15 November 2009). "Aneta Langerová: Teď konečně cítím, že existuju" (in Czech). Mladá fronta DNES. iDnes. http://kultura.idnes.cz/aneta-langerova-ted-konecne-citim-ze-existuju-fo1-/hudba.aspx?c=A091114_180526_hudba_jaz. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
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