[Perform-Talk] Musical influences

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Fri Apr 29 00:49:16 UTC 2016


Adam Lambert is now lead singer for Queen. I like Adam Lambert, but I've not heard him with the band. He has a theatrical flare like Freddie Mercury and similar vocals, but Freddie's kind of irreplaceable.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen via Perform-talk
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:46 PM
To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences

Oh wow, that's really cool!

I went to see Queen + Paul Rogers in 2006. They were good with Paul Rogers, but of course, nobody can replace Freddie Mercury! I was only seven when Freddie did his last show, plus Queen wasn't performing in the US anymore so I missed out on seeing Freddie :(

Jen

-----Original Message-----
From: Cameron Strife via Perform-talk
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:39 PM
To: Performing Arts Division list
Cc: Cameron Strife
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences

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
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Perform-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> Perform-talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>>> et
>>>>>> er
>>>>>> %40gmail.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Perform-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> Perform-talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/kaybayc
>>>>>> ar
>>>>>> %4
>>>>>> 0gmail.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Julie A. McGinnity
>>>>> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts 
>>>>> Division, Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind 
>>>>> of Missouri "For we walk by faith, not by sight"
>>>>> 2 Cor. 7
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Perform-talk mailing list
>>>>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>> for
>>>>> Perform-talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/dsmithnf
>>>>> b%
>>>>> 40
>>>>> gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Perform-talk mailing list
>>>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>> for
>>>> Perform-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
>>>> er
>>>> %40gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Perform-talk mailing list
>>>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>> for
>>>> Perform-talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/dsmithnfb
>>>> %4
>>>> 0gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Perform-talk mailing list
>>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>> for
>>> Perform-talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/cameron%40
>>> ca
>>> meronstrife.com
>>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Perform-talk mailing list
>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Perform-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter
>> %40gmail.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Perform-talk mailing list
>> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Perform-talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/cameron%40c
>> ameronstrife.com
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Perform-talk mailing list
> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Perform-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/freespirit32
> 8%40gmail.com
>
>
> ---
> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
> https://www.avast.com/antivirus
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Perform-talk mailing list
> Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Perform-talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/cameron%40ca
> meronstrife.com
>

_______________________________________________
Perform-talk mailing list
Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Perform-talk:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/freespirit328%40gmail.com 


---
This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
https://www.avast.com/antivirus


_______________________________________________
Perform-talk mailing list
Perform-talk at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/perform-talk_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Perform-talk:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/perform-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%40gmail.com





More information about the Perform-Talk mailing list