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February 03, 2011
CELLIST
Peter Lewy
Cellist produces unique record
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The interview
Peter Lewy is a 43 year old cellist. He lives in New York City, New York, United States.
DS: How did you hear about Dailysingle? What are you expecting from being on the front page?
Peter Lewy: I saw the cover of a friend on Dailysingle and really fell for the concept. I would like to be able to have my music reach a wider audience. Today, Dailysingle, tomorrow the world! (Peacefully!)
Peter Lewy: I saw the cover of a friend on Dailysingle and really fell for the concept. I would like to be able to have my music reach a wider audience. Today, Dailysingle, tomorrow the world! (Peacefully!)
DS: What are the most memorable years of your life and what happened to make them so memorable?
Peter Lewy: 2011: I am on the cover of Dailysingle!
Peter Lewy: 2011: I am on the cover of Dailysingle!
DS: Where were you born and where do you live now?
Peter Lewy: I was born in New York City and I live there today. I love the fact that I can redefine my life here on a daily basis and I am in a world with literally millions of fascinating people.
Peter Lewy: I was born in New York City and I live there today. I love the fact that I can redefine my life here on a daily basis and I am in a world with literally millions of fascinating people.
I also teach people of all ages to play the cello which I also love
DS: How would you best describe yourself?
Peter Lewy: I am a cellist and songwriter who has crossed every boundary in the music world.
Peter Lewy: I am a cellist and songwriter who has crossed every boundary in the music world.
DS: What are the must-haves in your daily wardrobe?
Peter Lewy: I love to wear Sandels.
Peter Lewy: I love to wear Sandels.
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DS: Who do people tell you you look like?
Peter Lewy: People have told me I look like Tom Hanks. I don't really see it, but hey, I'll take it. Arnold Swartzenager (however you spell that) would be a stretch I guess.
Peter Lewy: People have told me I look like Tom Hanks. I don't really see it, but hey, I'll take it. Arnold Swartzenager (however you spell that) would be a stretch I guess.
DS: What is the compliment you most frequently get?
Peter Lewy: I most often am complimented for my musicianship.
Peter Lewy: I most often am complimented for my musicianship.
DS: How did you end-up being a cellist?
Peter Lewy: I played many instruments as a child. In high school all I wanted to do was play electric guitar. I got in a band and started playing some cello in it. It got me a lot of attention so I figured I should learn how to do it well. I studied intensely, practicing 10 hours a day for quite a while. For a few years I walked away from any type of pop music to focus on classical but I found I missed singing. By that point I had developed the technique to be able to accompany myself on the cello so that brought me to this point of releasing my album "Some Other Way" which features 3 of my own songs as well as 6 other songs that I love by Jimi Hendrix, the stones and some of my many friends in the music world. It'll available on my website, www.peterlewy.com, within the next few weeks.
Peter Lewy: I played many instruments as a child. In high school all I wanted to do was play electric guitar. I got in a band and started playing some cello in it. It got me a lot of attention so I figured I should learn how to do it well. I studied intensely, practicing 10 hours a day for quite a while. For a few years I walked away from any type of pop music to focus on classical but I found I missed singing. By that point I had developed the technique to be able to accompany myself on the cello so that brought me to this point of releasing my album "Some Other Way" which features 3 of my own songs as well as 6 other songs that I love by Jimi Hendrix, the stones and some of my many friends in the music world. It'll available on my website, www.peterlewy.com, within the next few weeks.
The video
DS: Can you tell us more about your job?
Peter Lewy: I write songs and music and play them and it for people. I love connecting with people through my music. I also teach people of all ages to play the cello which I also love. I think I am good at both because I genuinely love doing them.
Peter Lewy: I write songs and music and play them and it for people. I love connecting with people through my music. I also teach people of all ages to play the cello which I also love. I think I am good at both because I genuinely love doing them.
DS: Let's talk more about you and your tastes. Any hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time? Any thing you like and recommend?
Peter Lewy: I love movies, especially old ones. I am a marathon runner. I love great songs and lyrics. I travel to Italy every summer to perform and I love Italy, it's people it's culture and it's amazing landscapes.
Peter Lewy: I love movies, especially old ones. I am a marathon runner. I love great songs and lyrics. I travel to Italy every summer to perform and I love Italy, it's people it's culture and it's amazing landscapes.
DS: What is a typical week for Peter Lewy?
Peter Lewy: In the summer months I often perform outdoors. In the winter I do more classical gigs inside and teach an average of between 4 and 10 students a day.
Peter Lewy: In the summer months I often perform outdoors. In the winter I do more classical gigs inside and teach an average of between 4 and 10 students a day.
DS: Some quick questions: What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Peter Lewy: I run every morning, usually about 4 miles in Fort Tryon Park which is quite hilly. In the summer I do it all over Italy.
Peter Lewy: I run every morning, usually about 4 miles in Fort Tryon Park which is quite hilly. In the summer I do it all over Italy.
The Audio
This is multiplecello piece I wrote for my CD "Some Other Way"
DS: What is your favorite word?
Peter Lewy: My favorite word is "alright!"
Peter Lewy: My favorite word is "alright!"
DS: What it your favorite quotation? Or make your own for posterity...
Peter Lewy: Don't say nothing if you've got nothing to say - My own
Peter Lewy: Don't say nothing if you've got nothing to say - My own
DS: What is your favorite "drug"?
Peter Lewy: My favorite drug is love. I fall very easily and am able to renew my prescription endlessly.
Peter Lewy: My favorite drug is love. I fall very easily and am able to renew my prescription endlessly.
The photo shoot
DS: What magic power would you like to have if you could choose one?
Peter Lewy: If I could chose a magic power it would be to be able to travel in time.
Peter Lewy: If I could chose a magic power it would be to be able to travel in time.
DS: If not yourself, who would you be?
Peter Lewy: If I could be anyone it would George Clooney because everyone would be in love with me.
Peter Lewy: If I could be anyone it would George Clooney because everyone would be in love with me.
DS: What is in store for you? Any key projects for the next months? Anything you want to share? Can our readers help you with anything?
Peter Lewy: I am releasing my 2nd record, "Some Other Way". I hope you will all check out my music on My Space www.myspace.com/peterlewy and share the music I love so much.
Peter Lewy: I am releasing my 2nd record, "Some Other Way". I hope you will all check out my music on My Space www.myspace.com/peterlewy and share the music I love so much.
DS: Anything you want to add to close this interview?
Peter Lewy: Thanks for giving me this opportunity! This is a wonderful idea.
Peter Lewy: Thanks for giving me this opportunity! This is a wonderful idea.
DS: Thank you Peter Lewy
Peter Lewy: Thank YOU! And you and you and....
Peter Lewy: Thank YOU! And you and you and....
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