Chris Cornell
EDIT: This was originally written in May 2012, and has been updated and re-dated in the wake of Chris Cornell’s tragic death on 17 May 2017.
Artists
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Artists, Songwriting
Riffing Lesson: Natalie Weiss does Tori Kelly’s Pretty Young Thing
Riffing is something many people think is harder than it actually is. Let me illustrate… So here is a video of the amazing American artist Tori Kelly. There is just incredible control and artistry in this riffing powerhouse video by Tori. Check out her stuff – really fresh and inspiring! There is a KILLER vocal
Artists, Songwriting
Stevie Wonder – For Your Love
The last few weeks I’ve been listening to lots of Stevie Wonder – he is an absolute monster songwriter and vocalist. This one is particularly excellent. In particular, check out the epic key changes and effortless pure high notes towards the end. The man is unbelievable. I should also point out that he is a
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500 words or less: Five Favourite Lyrics
What are your favourite lyrics? Now, despite loving singing and songs, and as well as having a near photographic memory, I do find it difficult to pick apart lyrics for an entire song in a first listen – finding favourite lyrics can be tough. So when a lyric really sticks in my mind on first listen
Artists, Vocal Confidence and Performance
Bruno Mars – Runaway Baby
Great artist, great tune, great performance. Bruno (real name Peter Gene Hernandez) has only had one album to date, entitled ‘Doo Wops and Hooligans’ released in late 2010, but it’s pretty epic as a first offering. He’s currently getting a new album recorded and I plan on picking it up as soon as it’s out.