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Wow great topic. I grew up listening to so many different styles. I got into Opera during Bohemian Rhapsody, actually sitting through La Boheme and others, but influences in no particular order:
Bob Marley/IRoy/URoy/BigYouth/ThePolice/GeneralPublic/AugPablo.
James Brown/Prince/MichaelJackson/Earthwindfire/ParliamentFunkadelic/
Queen/PinkFloyd/LedZeppelin/Fishbone/LivingColor/Santana/ThinLizzy/VanHalen(Dave Lee)/TheCure
Fela/Lata Mangeshkar/
Leontyn Price/Kathleen Battle/Bach/Brahms/Vivaldi/Beethoven/Joaquin Rodrigo/Andres Segovia
MilesDavis/JohnColtrane/OmarHakim/
My, the list could go on, but the more I think about it, this list is probably more indicative to what I have reached for time and again when I turn my iPod on. Certainly not authoratative, but my likes. |
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Jul 26, 2009 | 3:25 pm |
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| ccarling wrote: | My inspiration is Josh Ritter, singer/songwriter from Moscow, Idaho. He's the most humble, down to earth (and one of the most talented) of any artist I've seen. I saw him play at a show in Eugene, Oregon and he seemed almost embarrassed by the applause. After he performed, and during the intermission, he came out to crowd and chatted with anyone who wanted to chat.
To me, he just seems like a regular guy, who loves music and enjoys sharing his music with people. To me, that's inspiring. |
Me too.. I did a youtube cover of Girl In The War and I absolutely love his songwriting! |
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Jul 26, 2009 | 3:26 pm |
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hmm, so many: the beatles (particularly the white album), george harrison, spiritualized, pink floyd, sufjan stevens, elliot smith, the flaming lips, the velvet underground, vetiver, bon iver, syd barrett, psychedlia of all stripes, 60's pop one hit wonders, califone, iron and wine, a lot of japanese laptop music, various soundtracks. my daughter. a lot of really inspiring stuff in the world. |
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Jul 27, 2009 | 12:22 am |
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That's pretty darned comprehensive, Geo. 
But I've definitely got to add a few:
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/o0o
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/MellyOmaticz
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/RavingRedHead
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/lapskin
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/JoelGoffin
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/brainfreeze
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/naaji
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/dirtyrice
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/lamerci
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/stebbo
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/rusticalia
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/albumflaps
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/RolandOfGilead
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/princefan
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/justin_case
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/yosL
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/yafloyd
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/pharmakeus
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/verbalist
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/dirigent
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/fatchance
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/alanatomic
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/etgiles
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/dr_elvis01
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/angela_hope
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/rinca
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/doctorzinc
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/trilobite2
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/DavidSmith99
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/hiphopmoses
• http://www.icompositions.com/artists/OZIUR
(end of part one of my list - will add more tomorrow or Monday!) |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 4:23 am |
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As for non-iCompers, here are a few of the many who have inspired me (in no particular order):
Sarah Vaughn
Gerry Mulligan
Miles Davis
Ella Fitzgerald
Betty Carter
Joan Armatrading
Ben Webster
Joni Mitchell
Eric Clapton
Gil Scott-Heron
Deep Forest
Pink
Toni Braxton
Grace Jones
The Real Group
Rebekah Del Rio
Imogen Heap
Aretha Franklin
The Beach Boys
Dionne Warwick
The Beatles
Deathcab for Cutie
The Rolling Stones
Smokey Robinson
Ry Cooder
Department of Eagles
Sting
Little Anthony and the Imperials
Madonna
Peter, Paul, and Mary
Ruben Blades
Freddie Mercury
Pete Seeger
Cream
East African Folksongs
Janis Joplin
Jimi Hendrix
Stephen Sondheim
Joan Baez
Bob Dylan
Michael Jackson
Art Blakey
Herbie Hancock
Elvis Costello
Mississippi John Hurt
BB King
Michael Hedges
Tuck and Patti
Nina Simone
Mary Wells
Beverly Sills
Michael McDonald
Chicago
The Swingle Singers
The Temptations
Chinese Opera
Jeanette McDonald
Mario Lanza
Placido Domingo
Joe Satriani
Charlotte Church
Nelson Nasciamento
Leonard Bernstein
Cher
Tom Jones
The Bobs
Todd Rundgren
The Isley Brothers
Nine Inch Nails
Shirley Bassey
Primus
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Shakespear's Sister
Kate Bush
Peter Gabriel
Judy Garland
Santana
John Fahey
Brandon Marsalis
Rachmaninov
William Walton
Kiri Te Kanawa
Leo Kottke
Paul Ramsey and the Consemble Project
Ralph Vaughn Williams
DuParc
Verdi
Leontyne Price
Samuel Barber
Laurie Anderson
Talking Heads
Yo Yo Ma
Composers' Cafeteria and Ovary Action
Andrew Lloyd Weber
Mongo Santamaria
Bernadette Peters
Peggy Lee
Phillip Glass
David Byrne
Itzak Perlman
Patsy Kline
Oscar Peterson
Fanny
Lenny Kravitz
k.d.lang
Sarah McLachlin
Nat King Cole
Alanis Morrisette
Pearl Jam
Tori Amos
Ravi Shankar
Fiona Apple
The Animals
India Arie
The Pretenders
Sheryl Crow
The Righteous Brothers
Queen Latifah
The Cure
(Okay, I've got to stop now - this is getting ridiculous!) |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 4:53 am |
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Unbelievably, considering that I have every song and video she has ever made and consider her one of the greatest living musicians on earth, I left off Bjork. Also, though he's not a musician, exactly, I get great inspiration from Joe Frank. |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 5:02 am |
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James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kurt Cobain
John Lennon
Jim Morrison
Slash
Axl Rose
David Bowie
Bono
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Aug 02, 2009 | 12:03 pm |
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anybody that puts judy garland and the cure into the same grouping ....thats my kinda musician....nice one carla! |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 12:34 pm |
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Here's my short list:
Leonard Bernstein
Henry Mancini
Quincy Jones
George Martin |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 1:57 pm |
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Jesus Christ Almighty |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 5:59 pm |
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for me follow garnis list but also its not just about other artists for me its also everything in the environment around me that helps form my spark |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 6:32 pm |
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Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell(You Rock! Buddy!), Willie Nelson, Terrence Trent D'Arby, who now goes by a new moniker, Megadeth (luv ya, Dave!) Faith No More, Yo! MTV Raps back in the 8o's, pop, rock, Judas Priest (Halford!) Iron Maiden, GNR, red Hor Chilli Pepers,etc. (Ich Liebe the 90's) Ahh, I see my influences, all of music in general, as one big rib.... I eat and digest what I can (the things I like) and spit out or pass the things I don't.... I must say, the non musical influences range from my childhood friends, local musicians I know, personal experiences, books, shows and movies I've seen... and yes, even some dreams I've had... political issues, the news, life in general, and all the fine wine, women and songs I take pleasure in along the way. |
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Aug 02, 2009 | 11:42 pm |
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Everyone.... and it changes every day.
But right at this moment?
Vegetal
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=90278
Gordon Lightfoot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0DqPSF2fyo
Ted Hawkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ag_b9lGjmo&feature=PlayList&p=BF1807567A2A5DFD&index=1
Mr. Bungle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE4K2g2XWg&feature=PlayList&p=899236A4266A602B&index=0
And Always and forever TWISTED ******* SISTER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MotNtq41NDw |
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Aug 04, 2009 | 12:59 am |
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Well, I think any pleasing sound is an inspiration of some sort.
God, Jesus, and Nature inspire me |
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Aug 04, 2009 | 1:46 am |
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OK - if you insist. . .
Back
James Taylor
Pat Metheny
Lyle Mays
Keith Jarrett
Michael Brecker
Yan Garbarek
Bobby McFerrin
Tuck and Patty
Anna Maria Jopeck
Maria Pia de Vito
Al Jarreau
John McLaughlin
Nando Lauria
And more.
And yes
Paul Anderson
Soulima
FullCircle
Dan Anthony
Jay Hagen
Musicleft
Pedroroberto
Storkaas
Lunatrick
Carla Patterson
Naaji Ma
And more too. |
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Aug 04, 2009 | 1:51 am |
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