EGM: How old are you?
Jenny: I'm 21. (almost 22 now)
EGM: Do you play video games? (If so, what are your favorites?)
Jenny: Working Designs' games aside, I don't normally play a lot of video games because I am so busy with the two jobs I have, but every once in a while, I will sit down and play a game of Frogger or Tekken 3. Squishing frogs and kicking faces can be quite relaxing.
EGM: What other video games have you been in, and what parts did you play?
Jenny: I have been in quite a few games in the past five or six years that I have been working for Working Designs. My first game that I played in was Popful Mail - actually, I didn't really play in that game, I just sang the theme song. I also did Albert Odyssey, in a very minor role as a talking sword. In Lunar Eternal Blue, I played the role of both Ruby and Jean, and I also sang both the Eternal Blue and Lucia's theme songs. Recently, I played Umi in Rayearth, and also sang the theme song. In addition to singing the two songs in LUNAR: Silver Star Story, I also played the part of Royce. I may have done some other minor parts also, but I tend to lose track after a while.
EGM: What's your favorite song from a video game that you've performed?
Jenny: Winds Nocturne (The Boat Song from LUNAR: Silver Star Story) is probably my favorite song out of all the songs I've done for Working Designs. The song in Popful Mail is pretty as well, and now that I mention it, so was the last song from Rayearth. I still can pick out all of my mistakes, however, and it really makes my skin crawl! I am very conscious of my faux pas even after the final mix.
EGM: How did you get involved with Working Designs?
Jenny: I became involved with Working Designs when a friend of a friend of our sound man, Bill, contacted me about the auditions at Working Designs. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I thought, "what the heck, I've got nothing to lose." Now, five years later, the experiences I've had with Working Designs have been some of the most priceless memories I've had.
EGM: Do you sing professionally?
Jenny: If you consider singing for games with major labels such as Sega and Sony as being professional, then yes, I do sing professionally. Otherwise, I stick to singing in the shower, church, and of course, writing songs for my fiancé. I also sing for weddings (yes, I'm the original Wedding Singer - Ha!), and I definitely plan on singing for my own wedding.
EGM: Do you listen to how the Japanese vocalist sang the song beforehand?
Jenny: Yes, I do listen to the Japanese version of all the songs I sing. That is how I learn the lyric choreography, which is generally the way Victor wants me to sing the songs. My personal singing style is not as "sweet" sounding as what is portrayed on the games, so I do have to listen to the Japanese version carefully to incorporate that specific style.
EGM: Have you ever gotten fan mail?
Jenny: Yes, lots, through the company address (18135 Clear Creek Road, Redding, CA 96001) and the web site (webmaster@workingdesigns.com). Shoot me a yea or nay once you check out my latest work!
EGM: Do you sing in the car/shower often?
Jenny: I am always, always singing. Car, shower, toilet, outside, inside... you name it, and I'm singing there. Sometimes I'll be driving down the road singing my heart out, and I'll look over and someone will be giving me a look like, "what is that lady on?"
EGM: What are some of your favorite songs or performers?
Jenny: Mariah Carey is one of my favorite performers, and R&B is definitely my favorite style. As for favorite song, to be honest, my favorite song is a song that I wrote for my fiancé, Dave, and not just because I wrote it. It has such power and emotion behind it, everyone who has heard it ends up teary eyed. Some have tried to convince me to go mainstream with it, but this one's just for us.
EGM: Are you single?
Jenny: As for your last question, I guess I have answered that a few times.... No, no, no, no, and uh, no, I am not single. Dave and I are actually getting married in April 2000 (or maybe I can talk him into doing it sooner!), and I couldn't be happier!
