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Advice on an artist name.

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Colours, Oct 5, 2013.

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Which name do you like better?

  1. Ivory Chase

    10 vote(s)
    52.6%
  2. Chase Ivory

    6 vote(s)
    31.6%
  3. I mean, think of something else.

    3 vote(s)
    15.8%
  1. Colours

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    Hi y'all. I've been really into singing lately and have been recording a couple of songs, now before I want to start promoting my music on social networking sites, I want to have an artist name. Firstly, my name is a Dutch name and I make English music and you never know, I might go international. Besides, if I don't, especially my first name is really common in Holland and overall my name just lacks fanciness and a nice ring to it.

    Now I'm not asking you to think of a name for me. I have already done so:

    Ivory Chase

    How does that sound, for a white gay fairly masculine male like me who plans to make pop/rock-y music (I'm greatly inspired by Adele, for example). I've thought of some other names before but they didn't feel right. This one feels better but I wonder what others would think. I'd like to hear your opinion! :slight_smile:

    Also: I've been thinking of switching it around - to Chase Ivory. I kind of forgot which one I like better.

    Thank you!
     
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    If the name you have selected feels right, and you have some identification with it, go with it. :slight_smile:
     
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    Ivory sounds okay, but chase is kind hard to visualize as a noun. Maybe you could something like "chasing ivory". But, like Mirko said, ultimately you have to feel comfortable with it.
     
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    Chase Ivory is a good stage name IMO.
     
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    Seems there's already an artist using Ivory Chase on MySpace (from PA, USA), as well as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest (that's just a minute of Googling), not sure if it's all the same person or not... Given this sounds like more than a hobby to you, you may want to consult a lawyer/attorney (specializing in copyright law or entertainment law).
     
  6. Colours

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    Thanks for your replies and votes. ^^

    Yeah, I did Google the name but should've looked a bit further than just the first few hits. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: The name seems taken but it doesn't mean I can't take the name. I think I like Chase Ivory better though.

    Thanks :slight_smile:

    I'm not using Chase as a noun here, I mean ultimately it is - but I've seen it used as an actual (first) name before, and that's what I'm planning on doing. :slight_smile:

    Of course, feeling comfortable is most important, but I don't want to pick a name that sounds off and weird to people; as an entertainer it's a plus if your name sounds appealing to the public.