川や小川などが曲作りにどう影響するか | ジョン・スミス | TEDxUW La Crosse

アッパー・ミシシッピ川流域のドリフトレス地域を拠点とするフォーク系シンガーソングライター、ジョン・スミスが、地元の風景が自身の楽曲にどう影響しているかについてTEDxUW La Crosseで語ります。川、小川、クーリー、尾根といった地形が、彼の作曲や音楽制作へのアプローチをどう形づくってきたかを取り上げます。スミスはKerrville New Folk Songwriting Competitionとグレートレイクス・ソングライティング・コンテストで優勝しています。この講演は独立して運営されたTEDxイベントで行われました。

• 作曲に影響を与えるドリフトレス地域の風景
• 楽曲に表れる川、小川、クーリー、尾根
• 全国的な2つの作曲コンテストの優勝者

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