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- Jim Brickman was born on November 20, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Milan (2004), May bukas pa (2009) and Holiday Festival on Ice 2007 (2007).
- Uses a range of treble notes on the piano for upbeat songs.
- In 1980, he founded his own advertising company called The Brickman Arrangements, writing commercial jingles for many companies.
- Began playing piano at the age of five. Later, he studied composition and performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University.
- [on deciding to devote his life to music] Music has to come first, and it can't be a choice. Like, 'Should I be an insurance salesman or a musician?' If there's an 'or', then it's not something that's meant to be, I think. I never felt I had a choice.
- [on beginning his professional career writing music for TV advertising] I always had a knack as a songwriter to write about love. I wasn't in touch with myself enough to write a meaningful song. But when you're a jingle writer, copy points are presented to you and you craft the music and lyrics to fit the product. It has borders around it - structure. Every day is a different style of music. It's an incredible education in a short time, and very challenging - especially at 18 or 21 years old. It was a great entry point to songwriting.
- [on what inspires him] I hear patterns and melodies everywhere I go. My music is a reflection of the world; nature, love, people and spirituality. I try not to work too hard creating a melody. I just let it flow naturally.
- The industry experts tell me that Jim Brickman is New Age, but I consider my sound "pop instrumental.' My melodies are simple, inviting and real with a touch of hope and romance. I think of myself as a Burt Bacharach or a Quincy Jones, who are songwriters and producers.
- As a writer, there's something about singing your own song that comes from a special place that's honest. Having someone else sing brings a new element and dimension to the piece.
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