नदियाँ, झरने और अन्य चीज़ें गीतों को कैसे प्रेरित करती हैं | जॉन स्मिथ | TEDxUW La Crosse

अपर मिसिसिपी नदी घाटी के ड्रिफ़लेस क्षेत्र में रहने वाले फोक गायक-गीतकार जॉन स्मिथ TEDxUW La Crosse में बताते हैं कि स्थानीय परिदृश्य उनके गीतों को कैसे आकार देता है। वे देखते हैं कि नदियाँ, धाराएँ, कूली और पहाड़ियों की चोटियाँ उनकी रचनाओं और संगीत बनाने के तरीके को कैसे प्रभावित करती हैं। स्मिथ Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition और Great Lakes Songwriting Contest के विजेता रहे हैं। यह वार्ता एक स्वतंत्र रूप से आयोजित TEDx कार्यक्रम में दी गई थी।

• गीत-लेखन पर ड्रिफ़लेस क्षेत्र के परिदृश्य का प्रभाव
• उनके संगीत में नदियाँ, धाराएँ, कूली और चोटियाँ
• दो राष्ट्रीय गीत-लेखन प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेता

John Smith is one of the Midwest's most respected folk singer-songwriters, celebrated for music that weaves poignant storytelling, memorable melodies, and a deep sense of place. Based in the Driftless Region, his songs are rooted in the landscapes and communities of the Upper Mississippi River Valley while resonating with audiences across the country. A prolific songwriter, Smith has earned national recognition as the winner of both the Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition and the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. In his TEDx presentation, he will explore the Driftless landscape — how its rivers, streams, coulees and ridgetops have influenced his compositions and approach to music-making. John Smith is one of the Midwest's most respected folk singer-songwriters who weaves storytelling, melodies, and a deep sense of place. Based in the Driftless Region, his songs are rooted in the landscapes and communities of the Upper Mississippi River Valley while resonating with audiences across the country. Smith has earned national recognition as the winner of both the Kerriville New Folk Songwriting Competition and the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. He also teaches songwriting at festivals nationwide and leads musical travel experiences in Ireland and on Idaho's Salmon River. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx