Как реки, ручьи и не только вдохновляют на песни | Джон Смит | TEDxUW La Crosse

Фолк-исполнитель и автор песен Джон Смит, живущий в регионе Driftless в долине верхней реки Миссисипи, выступает с речью на TEDxUW La Crosse о том, как местный ландшафт влияет на его песни. Он рассказывает, как реки, ручьи, коули и гребни холмов повлияли на его композиции и подход к созданию музыки. Смит выигрывал конкурс Kerrville New Folk Songwriting и Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. Выступление прошло на независимо организованном мероприятии TEDx.

• Ландшафт региона Driftless как источник вдохновения
• Реки, ручьи, коули и гребни холмов в его музыке
• Победитель двух национальных конкурсов песен

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