Showing posts with label Hope Waits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hope Waits. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Interview: Hope Waits
This is an interview Hope did for Music on the Couch. As evidenced by our weekly listing of what's coming up on the Couch you all know how much we like this podcast and how highly we think of it. Hope talks with host Vinny Bond Marini about her life and her music. First up is his interview with the singer Rahe than the interview with Hope comes up.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Hope Wait Invterview
This is a reprint of Hope's Simply Six from late last year.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew
they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed
Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan
half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
That moment came at a very young age. Going to church with my mom and hearing those singing voices, that was just it for me. I'd been singing since I could speak, but to realize that people actually got on stage and sang in front of an audience, and that you could MOVE people with that, and at the same time it could make you, the singer, feel as though everything else in the world made sense. Gosh, that was such a revelation.
I try to get my hands on as many new artists as possible. I love showing up to shows where someone is playing whom I've perhaps never heard of. A lot of the times I am so pleasantly surprised. Other than the secret gems around the city, I've been listening to Adele, The Be Good Tanya's, Steve Earle, & Lucinda Williams.
Wow, that's difficult. I think I'd have to say performing in front of Jeff Buckley's mother at a benefit to help raise money for instruments for school children in Los Angeles last Fall. We were asked to perform a song that honored the memory of Jeff, and one that inspired us when remembering him. I chose Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday. It was the scariest and most freeing moment I've ever experienced on stage.
Absolutely it can change the world, and it does. Bob Marley and John Lennon caused a revolution through song. Now its Taylor Swift and Dr Dre creating an influence through gorilla marketing tactics. Artists sell more merchandise now than actual music. I'm not saying one influence is good or bad, I'm just saying there is an influence through music.
Technology has shifted the paradigm. Major labels are sweating, and anyone in the world who wants to be in this business can be. There is no longer a wall holding back those who wanna make a record. In- home studios are the new standard, and so are independent labels, or no label at all. Napster changed everything. I'm still trying to figure out if I'd even have a budding career if we were still in the old way of doing things. Its a double edged sword. Without all that free music, maybe 50 - 60% of my fanbase wouldn't continue to follow me, or come to the shows, or tell their friends about me. A hard copy CD on a shelf just doesn't reach as many people without a million bucks standing behind it.
Ballet slippers. Soft pink with the silk ribbon ties that wrap around your ankles.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew
they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed
Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan
half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
That moment came at a very young age. Going to church with my mom and hearing those singing voices, that was just it for me. I'd been singing since I could speak, but to realize that people actually got on stage and sang in front of an audience, and that you could MOVE people with that, and at the same time it could make you, the singer, feel as though everything else in the world made sense. Gosh, that was such a revelation.
2 . When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of
your favorites?
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record
or live?
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to?
How much can music influence current events?
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected
your career as a musician?
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of
shoes would you be?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Hope Waits: Get Behind The Mule
Presenting our Artist of the Month: Hope Waits performing Tom Waits' (as she makes clear in the video no relation) "Get Behind The Mule."
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Coming Up on Music on the Couch
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Simply Six: Hope Waits
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew
they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed
Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan
half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
That moment came at a very young age. Going to church with my mom and hearing those singing voices, that was just it for me. I'd been singing since I could speak, but to realize that people actually got on stage and sang in front of an audience, and that you could MOVE people with that, and at the same time it could make you, the singer, feel as though everything else in the world made sense. Gosh, that was such a revelation.
I try to get my hands on as many new artists as possible. I love showing up to shows where someone is playing whom I've perhaps never heard of. A lot of the times I am so pleasantly surprised. Other than the secret gems around the city, I've been listening to Adele, The Be Good Tanya's, Steve Earle, & Lucinda Williams.
Wow, that's difficult. I think I'd have to say performing in front of Jeff Buckley's mother at a benefit to help raise money for instruments for school children in Los Angeles last Fall. We were asked to perform a song that honored the memory of Jeff, and one that inspired us when remembering him. I chose Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday. It was the scariest and most freeing moment I've ever experienced on stage.
Absolutely it can change the world, and it does. Bob Marley and John Lennon caused a revolution through song. Now its Taylor Swift and Dr Dre creating an influence through gorilla marketing tactics. Artists sell more merchandise now than actual music. I'm not saying one influence is good or bad, I'm just saying there is an influence through music.
Technology has shifted the paradigm. Major labels are sweating, and anyone in the world who wants to be in this business can be. There is no longer a wall holding back those who wanna make a record. In- home studios are the new standard, and so are independent labels, or no label at all. Napster changed everything. I'm still trying to figure out if I'd even have a budding career if we were still in the old way of doing things. Its a double edged sword. Without all that free music, maybe 50 - 60% of my fanbase wouldn't continue to follow me, or come to the shows, or tell their friends about me. A hard copy CD on a shelf just doesn't reach as many people without a million bucks standing behind it.
Ballet slippers. Soft pink with the silk ribbon ties that wrap around your ankles.
Tour dates:
they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed
Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan
half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
That moment came at a very young age. Going to church with my mom and hearing those singing voices, that was just it for me. I'd been singing since I could speak, but to realize that people actually got on stage and sang in front of an audience, and that you could MOVE people with that, and at the same time it could make you, the singer, feel as though everything else in the world made sense. Gosh, that was such a revelation.
2 . When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of
your favorites?
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record
or live?
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to?
How much can music influence current events?
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected
your career as a musician?
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of
shoes would you be?
Tour dates:
Tues, Oct 25 | Vienna, VA (Washington DC) | Jammin' Java
Wed, Oct 26 | Hartford, CT | Black Eyed Sallys
Thur, Oct 27 | Somerville, MA (Boston) | Johnny D's
Fri, Oct 28 | Ardmore, PA (Philly) | MilkBoy Main Stage
Sat, Oct 29 | New York, NY | Rockwood Music Hall
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Coming Up On Music on the Couch
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