What is Forrest Gump without Feather or Braveheart without the bagpipe version of the Amazing Grace? Truly, what are great movies without their nostalgic soundtracks? When we are asked to define a person, a place, even an era, much like the Beatles did for the swinging seventies, and when we are at a loss for words, music fills the gap. Music sets the tone, tempo, and mood, and parties, much like movies, will never be parties without the groove and the magic of music.
Musicians have a duty to create an ambience where people might be able to talk to one another. How can music make every gathering fun, spontaneous, and memorable?
To set the tone, you have to find the right songs with an energy you are hoping a majority of the crowd would be into. Ideally, I’d love to mix in a little Al Green, John Legend, Prince, Sting, U2, and give it my own touch of “Rock ‘n Soul.”
Recognizing the cyclical nature of the music industry, but also the universal language of it, how can a diverse audience have different responses to one genre of music be something that can be listened to in the same environment by a diverse audience?
In general, people interpret the music they hear differently. It all depends on one’s past and how the emotions portrayed in the music brings back a certain memory, whether good or bad. Music, its lyrics and energy, allows you to relieve that particular time, thus people’s reaction will always be different. Music talks about love, hate, life and situations that any audience can relate to, connect, and understand. It speaks to our hearts and soul. Music is a form that just knows how to reach deep down to our mind and spirit. With an open mind, one can also easily understand the artist’s interpretation and experience it through their point of view as well as unify it with their own experience.
If music is the key to a good party, what personal favorites do you recommend for…
…. Family get-togethers? Some good ol’ rock n’ roll music like Elvis Presly, Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra, old jazz standards (Nat King Cole) and classical music, especially Bach.
… hanging out with friends? Disco music! Like the Bee Gees and Supremes! And pop/ R&B like Usher, Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera.
…chilling out for a party of one? Soothing sounds of Norah Jones, KD Lang, Joni Michell, and Whitney Houston.
A good jazz combo is spontaneous, improvisational, and collaborative, which is like most truly great parties. What is the perfect party scenario for you as a jazz singer or musician?
Crowded. With lots of people, and [the crowd being] extremely receptive to your singing and the type of music you’re playing.
Musicians have a duty to create an ambience where people might be able to talk to one another. How can music make every gathering fun, spontaneous, and memorable?
To set the tone, you have to find the right songs with an energy you are hoping a majority of the crowd would be into. Ideally, I’d love to mix in a little Al Green, John Legend, Prince, Sting, U2, and give it my own touch of “Rock ‘n Soul.”
Recognizing the cyclical nature of the music industry, but also the universal language of it, how can a diverse audience have different responses to one genre of music be something that can be listened to in the same environment by a diverse audience?
In general, people interpret the music they hear differently. It all depends on one’s past and how the emotions portrayed in the music brings back a certain memory, whether good or bad. Music, its lyrics and energy, allows you to relieve that particular time, thus people’s reaction will always be different. Music talks about love, hate, life and situations that any audience can relate to, connect, and understand. It speaks to our hearts and soul. Music is a form that just knows how to reach deep down to our mind and spirit. With an open mind, one can also easily understand the artist’s interpretation and experience it through their point of view as well as unify it with their own experience.
If music is the key to a good party, what personal favorites do you recommend for…
…. Family get-togethers? Some good ol’ rock n’ roll music like Elvis Presly, Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra, old jazz standards (Nat King Cole) and classical music, especially Bach.
… hanging out with friends? Disco music! Like the Bee Gees and Supremes! And pop/ R&B like Usher, Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera.
…chilling out for a party of one? Soothing sounds of Norah Jones, KD Lang, Joni Michell, and Whitney Houston.
A good jazz combo is spontaneous, improvisational, and collaborative, which is like most truly great parties. What is the perfect party scenario for you as a jazz singer or musician?
Crowded. With lots of people, and [the crowd being] extremely receptive to your singing and the type of music you’re playing.
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