[Perform-Talk] Musical influences

Fri Apr 29 00:39:24 UTC 2016

Speaking of Queen... I met Brian May, the guitarist, years ago when I
lived in England. He was a really nice guy!

On 4/28/16, Jennifer Aberdeen via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Great discussion!
>
> I love all types of music. My absolute favorite is Queen!
>
> I grew up in the eighties and nineties, so I listened to Michael and Janet
> Jackson, Prince, Madonna, The Bangles etc...then in the nineties there was
> Mariah Carey (up til 1997 then I didn't like her music after that), Celine
> Dion, Sheryl Crow, Hootie & The Blowfish, Alanis Morrissette, The
> Cranberries...
>
> Then there was music I liked afterwards, but I started listening to classic
> rock and country...In my opinion, pop music just started sounding too fake
> to me...synthesizers and electronic instruments instead of real ones.
>
> I started singing when I was really young...never had any lessons or
> anything just comes naturally to me. I did a few talent shows in school and
> did a lot of karaoke...I was even offered a record deal once in FL, but I
> was a senior in high school and thought I should finish, so I turned it
> down.
>
> Jen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cameron Strife via Perform-talk
> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:56 PM
> To: Performing Arts Division list
> Cc: Cameron Strife
> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>
> Hi. Yes, I studied the British invasion groups as well as delta blues
> and Chicago blues etc in college and I think it is very interesting
> that American blues went overseas and was interpreted by the British
> groups and then exported back to the USA. That also helped a lot of
> American blues artists have a whole second career due to renewed
> interest.
>
>
> On 4/28/16, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Those are some great musicians.
>>
>> Did you know the Stones started in R and B? So did the Beatles.
>>
>> Another group that needs mentioning is the Beach Boys. People often think
>> they were just a pop group of their day, but they were doing a lot of
>> innovative work. Brian Wilson created the wall of sound, and he was a
>> prolific writer. He really evolved the Beach Boy sound and music in
>> general.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Cameron Strife via Perform-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 4:47 PM
>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Cameron Strife <cameron at cameronstrife.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>>
>> Hi. Cool discussion!
>>
>> The only musical person in my family was my grandfather who played some
>> guitar and gave me my first couple of guitar lessons.
>>
>> I love many styles of music from classic rock, prog rock, and metal, to
>> pop,
>> blues, jazz, funk, and new age etc.
>>
>> Some stand out influences for me are, in no particular order, jimi
>> hendrix,
>> the rolling stones, pink floyd, the who, led zeppelin, elton john, billy
>> joel, jethrow tul, rush, dream theater, gary moore, black sabbath, tommy
>> emannuel, al diMeola, kansas, symphony x, metallica, aerosmith, steve vai,
>> joe satriani, yanni, eric clapton, B.B King, /ac/DC, diar straits,
>> santana,
>> the eagles, les paul, stevie ray vhaugn, and zz top. (There are many
>> others
>> but that is the short list for now.)
>>
>> Cameron.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/28/16, Darian Smith via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> I think I’ve just come up with a hashtag for Bridgit “#BridgitLegit"
>>> because this woman has  just brought it strong with the music knowledge!
>>>  I suppose I’ve always liked Justin Timberlake, he has a  very good
>>> voice, though he reminds me too much of Michael Jackson sometimes and
>>> I don ’t know how I feel about that.
>>>  Timbaland is a really good producer in my mind because of what he did
>>> with Justin and Nelly Furtado.  The  guy has reinvented his style and
>>> the style of  those he’s worked with. As far as hip hop/rap goes he’s
>>> right up there with Dr Dre when it comes to the Mt. Rushmore of Rap
>>> Producers.
>>>
>>>   I’ve been forced to conclude that there aren’t many folks such as
>>> James Brown, George Clinton, Michael Jackson, Prince, etc that we
>>> wills again that have had the long careered their music can still be
>>> celebrated today. Prince is one where his hits were in the late 60’s,
>>> 80’s and 90’s, but he was still putting out  his high level type of music
>>> up until a few months ago.
>>>
>>>  I’ve been a fan of Guns N Roses, Ac/DC, and an  appreciator of
>>> Metallic Metallica (it helps that I live in their home town).
>>>  Babyface is a very good producer and singer  in his own right and did
>>> a song that gained a good deal of notoriety in “overtime I close my
>>> eyes”.
>>>  It is very interesting to see the number of songs from the 90’s that
>>> are simple in songs these days, it was not too long ago that it was
>>> 80’s songs that you would hear covered or sampled, it is funny how
>>> that type of  thing can make you feel a little dated lol.
>>>  Oh, and I need to mention Jimmy Hendrix because tons of people were
>>> impacted by him, a guy who would be considered one of the best rock
>>> guitarists ever, but certainly had roots in the blues.
>>>   .
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Apr 28, 2016, at 12:28 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Queen is amazing! I really am into this group.
>>>>
>>>> Yes, rap and R and B are big influences. I think most of us growing
>>>> up in the 80s and 90s like rap and R and B. And they have influenced
>>>> music in general.
>>>>
>>>> Maroon Five is great. Something about their sound, I just enjoy.
>>>>
>>>> I also like the emo stuff. Snow Patrol, Plain White Tees, Red Jump
>>>> Suit Apparatus, Yellow Card, etc.
>>>>
>>>> Oh, Christina Perry is fantastic. I really love her. She has a very
>>>> emotive voice.
>>>>
>>>> Michael Jackson, much like Prince, influenced music and pop-culture
>>>> in so many ways. He birthed the music video. He really brought
>>>> performing to a new level for pop singers.
>>>>
>>>> Bruno Mars, who is heavily influenced by Jackson, is another one of
>>>> my favs. I think he's great. I listen to him a lot.
>>>>
>>>> Oh, Justin Timberlake. Wasn't really a fan until he hosted Saturday
>>>> Night Live, and he was hilarious. Every time he host SNL, I laugh out
>>>> loud, and now I'm a huge fan. I love everything he does. And he and
>>>> Timbaland crated a unique sound on Justin's solo album.
>>>>
>>>> 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 1:22 PM
>>>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>>>>
>>>> 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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>>>>> Division, Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of
>>>>> Missouri "For we walk by faith, not by sight"
>>>>> 2 Cor. 7
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