[Perform-Talk] Musical influences
Darian Smith
dsmithnfb at gmail.com
Fri Apr 29 15:22:24 UTC 2016
Don’t get me wrong, I like Elvis, much respect for what he’s done.
Agreed on the larger picture of music.
> On Apr 29, 2016, at 8:18 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> True, Elvis became so popular and is still considered a musical icon today. But the artist he "stole" from (not my words) were often not recognized and had to fight a lot harder to be heard.
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> Another singer who had roots in blues is Bing Crosby. During his early career, he performed a lot with black artist and had a bluesier sound than most people know him for.
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> It's unfortunate music has labels. It can create divides, like this type of music is only for one group of people, and another type is only for another group. Music deemed "black" was not always mainstream unless pop. It took white artist to bring blues and R and B to the forefront. And yes, it often lacked something in the hands of white artist.
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> I think music should be a great collaborator. It should bring people together, not divide them. Of course there will always be likes and dislikes, but we should still be able to recognize talent and not distinguish music based on race and ethnicity or any other superficial trait.
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> Bridgit
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> Really? what don’t you like about that song?
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> This may be true about popularizing the genre, but I suspect that the very fact that Elvis did was just an unfortunate sign of the times, when people who were just as talented got the short end of the stick. the
>> On Apr 29, 2016, at 7:40 AM, Cameron Strife via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi. Yes, Bowie and Mercury. I personally have always found that song
>> to be sub par. I would expect so much more from a collabaration
>> between those two artists...
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>> Yes, great point on Elvis by the way. It may have been a bit sanitized
>> or whatever you want to call it, but, it still brought that music to
>> the mainstream and laid the ground work for rock and roll...
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>> Cameron.
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>> On 4/29/16, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:perform-talk at nfbnet.org> <mailto:perform-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:perform-talk at nfbnet.org>>> wrote:
>>> Under Pressure is a great song and has had a lot of great covers.
>>> Wasn't it a collaboration between Freddy Mercury and David Bowie?
>>>
>>> Bridgit
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>>> Cc: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com <mailto:dsmithnfb at gmail.com>>
>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>>>
>>> This really is a great discussion!
>>> Coldplay has definitely had some great stuff, though I don’t think I
>>> own an album. some of my favorite songs by them are “clocks”, “Hym
>>> for the weekend” (Beyonce is on it and it has a good beat despite
>>> it’s obvious departure from their earlier style) and “Adventure of a
>>> lifetime” because it has a special personal meaning to me.
>>>
>>> One of my Favorite queen songs (and there are a lot of them) is
>>> “Under pressure.
>>> Thought that some of the best hip hop/rap and R&Bof the 90’s was
>>> probably in a stretch between 1996 and 1998. 2Pac had great success
>>> with an album he put out around then, Notorious BIG had a great album
>>> which seemed to foreshadow the events to come for him, SWV made one
>>> last public push,TLC came out with it’s last album as it was
>>> originally constituted, Aaliyah and Timbaland got together and made
>>> stuff happen (for that matter Timbaland just kind of made himself known then).
>>> I think it was about 1999 when Santana came out with “Supernatural”
>>> from that point I got pretty much all of his albums. I think one
>>> thing he did well was something that Tony Bennett did good job in
>>> following with and that was keeping his tried and true style but
>>> getting current artists on albums with him. I think that people
>>> mostly praise his Tony’s work with Lady GAGa and I suppose one could
>>> say that the success was mutually beneficial for both.
>>>
>>> I am a child of the 80’s, as I was born in 1984 which it’s self
>>> seemed to be a pretty good year for music in general. I think I’m
>>> still trying to wrap my mind around some of the music of the 90’s and
>>> trying to get a handle on where the popular music generally seemed to make a turn for the worst.
>>> Newer popular music seems to call to mind the disco era in it’s
>>> tempo and made for the party/ club style.
>>> Of course there are a few songs here and there that are very good,
>>> and I’m sure that just as disco has been celebrated musically by some (I
>>> personally like it) it) I wouldn’t be surprised if this era of music is
>>> reflected upon in a decade or two and celebrated fort’s impact on the
>>> industry in general. it’s an interesting observation that most of
>>> the pop music these days is in many ways a recycling of EDM/House
>>> music of the very late 90’s and much of the 200’s (Stardust’s “music sounds better with you”
>>> and basement jacks “red alert” are worth a listen).
>>>
>>> ”
>>>> On Apr 28, 2016, at 6:20 PM, Cameron Strife via Perform-talk
>>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:perform-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
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>>>> I loved the first coldplay album and still think it's really good.
>>>> However, although the next two albums had a few good songs, they've
>>>> really gone downhill.
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>>>> On 4/28/16, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
>>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:perform-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>>>>> Oh man, I had the bedding. Yes, I slept with NKOTB every night, LOL!
>>>>>
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>>>>> Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen via Perform-talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:11 PM
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>>>>> Cc: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com <mailto:freespirit328 at gmail.com>>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>>>>>
>>>>> Oh yes, I remember...I had all their CDs and memoriabilia...pins,
>>>>> baseball cards etc.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jen
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:06 PM
>>>>> To: 'Performing Arts Division list'
>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>>>>>
>>>>> My second concert was also New Kids on the Block, smile. They were
>>>>> the big thing in the early 90's!
>>>>>
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>>>>> Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen via Perform-talk
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>>>>> Cc: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com <mailto:freespirit328 at gmail.com>>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>>>>>
>>>>> My first and second concerts were New Kids On The Block...I was
>>>>> eleven and twelve. I've also seen Whitney Houston, Bonnie Raitt and
>>>>> Tina Turner.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jen
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:54 PM
>>>>> To: 'Performing Arts Division list'
>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Musical influences
>>>>>
>>>>> My first concert was when I was 8 or 9, and it was some guy who was
>>>>> also on a soap opera. No, not Rick Springfield, it was some poppy
>>>>> guy. My dad took me, and I thought it was so cool, LOL!
>>>>>
>>>>> I used to listen to records (yes, I'm old enough for records, grin)
>>>>> in our attic. I would dance and sing. I had so much fun.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>
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>>>>> Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen via Perform-talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:46 PM
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>>>>> Cc: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com <mailto: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!
>>>>>
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>>>>> On 4/28/16, Jennifer Aberdeen via Perform-talk
>>>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto: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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>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> 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
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