[Perform-Talk] Musical influences

Thu Apr 28 18:21:39 UTC 2016

Bridgit really went places with this and I  really think that’s awesome!
 I grew up in the 90’s so most of the 90’s hip hop, rap and R&B was what I naturally listened to,  especially if it was on the radio then I definitely would  have listened to and liked it.
 I grew up in a household that listened to a lot of black music, so I probably started to like Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, The Whispers because of that.
 Due to my Mom I ended up liking
 stuff that folks my age and ethnicity didn’t probably listen to such as Depeshe Mode,  George Michael and so-on.  As a  teenager I started to be exposed more to classic rock such as the  Eagles, Starship, Qween, The Policed so-on. I also liked some artists of more contemporary time like Destiny’s Child, Goo Goo Dools, Sheryl Crow Jewl,Vanessa Carlton. I have always enjoyed Ne-Yo and John Legend and Maroon 5.  My interests, as you can tell are way all over the map
 I enjoy listening to artists and trying to understand their style and who influenced it.  I find that doing this not only gives me a greater a appreciation for new music, gets me to   understand  the genius of past artists,  but has been known to inspire me a time or  two when I put together or practice a mix.          
> On Apr 28, 2016, at 10:46 AM, Julie McGinnity via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good discussion friends!
> 
> No one in my family performs at all, so my influences are largely
> famous singers.  Except...  My voice teachers.  My first voice teacher
> introduced me to musical theater, shaped my voice, and opened my mind
> to so much music.  My other voice teachers and vocal coaches showed me
> the beauty of classical art song and opera.
> 
> As for other singers...  I want to be Kristin Chenoweth when I grow
> up.  She's short and blond like me...  No, seriously, she sings in
> many different styles, and her voice is so clear and expressive.  She
> sings classical, musical theater, jazz, oldies, contemporary
> Christian, and country.  There are probably others...  I would like to
> develop the kind of voice that can easily handle a variety of genres
> of music.  If she can do it, why can't I?
> 
> I love expressive singers, and I adore musical theater.  Les Mis is my
> favorite as well!  I grew up on Rent, Wicked, Phantom, Rogers and
> Hammerstein, among others.  If I could dance, I would so star in
> Carousel some day.
> 
> This is a good discussion!  Thanks Darian!
> 
> On 4/28/16, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Good question.
>> 
>> My first foray into performing was dance. My mom taught dance, so I started
>> dancing as young as three. Some of my earliest memories are being on stage.
>> She took my sister and I to watch ballets, which I loved. The Nutcracker,
>> Giselle and Sleeping Beauty have always been my favorites. I admit this is
>> one of those things I miss after losing my sight. Attending the ballet is
>> not that much fun. It's basically attending a symphony performance for me
>> instead of ballet. I'm obsessed with Misty Copeland though. Her story in
>> general, but her style, the way she moves, just love it. Wish I could watch
>> her for myself.
>> 
>> My uncle was into performing, and he introduced me to the world of music at
>> a young age as well. I loved all kinds of music, but musical theatre was my
>> favorite. I listened to all types of shows and went to as many live
>> performances as I could. I saw a taped performance of Les Mis on PBS, and to
>> this day, it's my favorite musical. I also love Westside Story (which we did
>> in high school, and I under-studied as Maria) Phantom (because, who
>> doesn't?) The Scarlett Pimpernel, Grease and Once Upon a Mattress. I now
>> include Rent, Wicked and Newsies in my
>> top picks. Actually, a Broadway touring production of Newsies came through
>> town a couple of months ago, and I was blown away. It made me a little
>> wistful, wanting to be on stage again.
>> 
>> I grew up in the 80s and 90s, so musically, I'm eclectic. Grunge was huge in
>> the early and mid-90s, and I think it influenced a lot of musicians. Pearl
>> Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana-- there's a reason people still listen to
>> this music. The Cranberry's and Garbage were great too.
>> 
>> And I have to be honest, I was very influenced by Christina Aguilera and
>> Britney Spears once upon a time. They are considered musical icons now,
>> having shaped pop-culture. Most vocalist who were in their teens and 20s at
>> that time were in some way influenced by them.
>> 
>> But my all-time favorite pop performer is Mariah Carey. I wanted to be her.
>> I studied everything she did-- how she performed, walked, looked--
>> everything. Funny, I've often been told I look like a white, thinner version
>> of her, LOL! High praise in my book! But she shaped my performing identity
>> quite a bit, especially in the 90s.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Darian Smith via Perform-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:31 AM
>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>> 
>> Good Morning list!
>>  I can’t help but to notice that the list has been a little on the quiet
>> side lately so I wanted to liven things up a little bit.
>> 
>> A week ago Prince passed away, and while it shocked myself and many many
>> others around the world I started to look into the musicians which musically
>> shaped him. Every artist  or musician has some sort of creative  influence.
>> For some it is a family member who was  really talented musically, for
>> others it may have been an artist they listen to when they grew up.
>> for myself myDJ influences  were among others my mom who mixed while in
>> college and worked some clubs in the local club scene.
>> I also enjoyed listening to radio  DJs in particular a very talented man by
>> the name of Greg Lopez.
>>  What was it for you? what or who musically influenced you?
>>  Thanks Darian
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> Julie A. McGinnity
> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division,
> Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
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