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AppConfector presents: Singer Dean Collins and his app
“Whether it’s classical, jazz, rock, pop, blues, soul, or heavy metal—it’s always about emotions”
Interview with and information about Dean Collins, his music, and hisapp!
Dean Collins. Mr. 101 Percent: a charming self-taught artist and multi-talented musician with a big heart. When you read his name and hear his music, it’s hard to believe that Dean Collins was born in Germany. In fact, the 40-year-old singer, guitarist, and songwriter hails from Bremerhaven rather than the U.S. We think that makes him even more likable!
When did you start singing?
Even as a five-year-old, I used to run around the apartment with a salt shaker, singing along to the hits on the radio. Later, I built myself a drum set out of “Dash” detergent containers. My father bought a home organ, which I used more often than he did, and with that I taught myself the most important harmonic relationships between the ages of 10 and 14. In my first rock band at age 15, I found playing guitar more effective and taught myself to play after a few guitar teachers had given up on me. To this day, I see myself more as a guitarist and songwriter. But singing is now somehow part of making my songs sound right—so I’ve always sung—not well—but loud!
How has your musical style developed?
I’ve always loved making music. My parents supported that, even though no one in my family plays an instrument or sings. I’m very grateful to my parents for always letting me do what I wanted. Almost all my requests for instruments were granted until I was able to pay for them myself. I also don’t see my music as “pure” country music. It’s more of a mix of everything I listen to in my free time—ranging from Springsteen to Eminem to ABBA, Eric Clapton, and especially the Eagles. For me, there’s no such thing as a bad music genre. Whether it’s classical, jazz, rock, pop, blues, soul, or heavy metal—it’s always about emotions, and if those emotions are conveyed well, then that’s good music to me.
“My colleagues call me Mr. 101%, and I think that’s still at least 101% too little.” ~Dean Collins
Who are your fans?
I wouldn’t limit my fans to a single country or demographic. I think, however, that they’re most often people aged 30 and up. Music lovers of handmade music and energetic live shows who appreciate rough edges just as much as polished production. People who are open to different styles and for whom the trappings and a bombastic show are less important than a good song.
What else should our readers know about you?
Through my collaborations with different artists, I’m open to all genres. I therefore consider myself very tolerant. But it’s better for others to decide if that’s true. I’m very impatient, and I’m sure that gets on just as many people’s nerves as my drive for perfectionism. My colleagues call me Mr. 101%, and I think that’s still at least 101% too little.
Dean Collins says he doesn’t sing well, but he sings loud. Here, however, he proves that he can also sing softly and that, on the contrary, he actually sounds very good. What do you think? Give it a listen:
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The Dean Collins app has been available to fans since May. Since then, it has been downloaded over 100 times and is used an average of 20 times a day. Since then, it has been downloaded over 100 times and is used an average of 20 times a day.
The Dean Collins App. All the info at a glance.
“And that’s even though we’ve barely advertised the app so far. We find that amazing and are already excited to see what the numbers will look like when we start advertising it on a large scale,”
says Thomas Rühl, Marketing Manager at Dean Collins. And he also told us right away how the app is being received by fans:
What do you use the app for?
Both as an app for our fans and as a mobile web version of our websitewww.deancollins.us, because today over 42% of all users rely on mobile devices. That goes for our fans, too. In the future, we’d like to integrate even more interactive features. We already have plenty of ideas swirling around in our heads, and it would be great to bring them to life withAppConfector.
Which feature is most important to you?
Actually, all the building blocks play an important role. It’s only when the individualfeatureswork together that the app becomes interesting enough for the “user” to check in at least once a day to see what’s new. That’s what it’s all about, after all—staying in constant dialogue with the fans.
“We experience funny stories all the time on tour and in the studio. We’re working on using our app to share lots of funny videos from our daily lives as musicians with our fans.” ~Dean Collins
Where do you see the benefits, Mr. Rühl?
Whether it’s integrating videos, images,a shop, or other modules, this app lets us reach our fans exactly where it matters. Our fans get the chance to receive news and tour dates instantly, no matter where they are. Those who don’t know Dean Collins yet will learn a lot through the app. Fans can order merchandise and CDs or pull up lyrics to sing along at concerts. Our “History” and “Famous Last Words” sections, which are popular with fans, were also essential additions to the app. Of course, we can’t forget the integration of ourFacebook page, which can be accessed through the app without needing to be logged in or registered on Facebook.
“Whether it’s integrating videos, images, a shop, or other features, with this app we reach our fans exactly where it matters.” ~Thomas Rühl, Marketing Manager for Dean Collins.
How satisfied are you with the app and its features?
Great app, great support = A+ and we hope that more great features can be added in the future. We have plenty of ideas.
Do you promote your app to your fans?
Of course—the app is made for fans, and they need to know about it to use it at all. So we promote it on ourwebsite(including automatic redirection when a mobile device is detected), onFacebook, at concerts, in email signatures, and starting with our next print ad via QR code.
You can find more information about Dean Collins and his band here:
Website:http://www.deancollins.us
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/deancollinsfanpage
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/DEANCOLLINS2009
Online store:www.shop.dean-collins.de
You can download the app here:
http://dean-collins.zur-app.de/
From DEAN COLLINS & BAND
AppConfector gets a
1+
Best regards
Dean Collins
Thank you very much, Mr. Collins!
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