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Esperanza Spalding

#83
It was interesting to see her play on that last clip. She is definitely look at her hands while singing to keep her place, while still singing like an angel. She has to be in the top percentile of singing bassists. None of her basslines are the kind of easy stuff that works around vocals. I guess only Larry Graham, Chris Squire, and Geddy Lee do anything similar.
 
#88
Dr. Cheese said:
It was interesting to see her play on that last clip. She is definitely look at her hands while singing to keep her place, while still singing like an angel. She has to be in the top percentile of singing bassists. None of her basslines are the kind of easy stuff that works around vocals. I guess only Larry Graham, Chris Squire, and Geddy Lee do anything similar.
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I did overstate the singing and playing thing. Many bassists do it, but I have never seen anyone nail walking, swinging basslines while singing lead vocals before.:eek:
 
#89
Dr. Cheese said:
I did overstate the singing and playing thing. Many bassists do it, but I have never seen anyone nail walking, swinging basslines while singing lead vocals before.:eek:
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Edit noted. :)

Allow me to add Jack Bruce to the list of folks who can - and he plays fretless often, too. But yes, Esperanza is practically in a class by herself. Just think what years of Esperience (yes, I know, I spelled that wrong on purpose) will do! :D
 
#91
Fire-Starter said:
I like her interview below, at 9.00 min, she says something about hip hop which I am sure would make some cringe, but there is some truth to it as well.

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I don't think it will make any honest person cringe. So much hip hop is not really created for people who have lived the inner city life, it is made for people who fantasize about that life. The byproduct is young kids in the inner city are sent the message that that which is negative is something to revel in instead of something to improve or remove.

As for Esperanza. She is a hard worker, and clearly someone with goals and a vision for what she wants. We should all be that fortunate.:)
 
#92
Dr. Cheese said:
I don't think it will make any honest person cringe. So much hip hop is not really created for people who have lived the inner city life, it is made for people who fantasize about that life. The byproduct is young kids in the inner city are sent the message that that which is negative is something to revel in instead of something to improve or remove.

As for Esperanza. She is a hard worker, and clearly someone with goals and a vision for what she wants. We should all be that fortunate.:)
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Agreed. :cool:

btw, I am digging her song "Ponta de Areia"
 
#99
I didnt catch that reference to hip hop. I dont really listen to it ( I like singin'! ), but man, my daddy worked hard to get me OUT of the ghetto. To glorify it... ?? non sequitar....and as an American Patriot, it upsets me, as I see the ghetto as a security issue, and a blemish on this Great Land.

She doesnt come across like a young chic in that interview. Cool old soul is she.....

Y'all gotta know that Dr. Cheese gets all beside hisself when it comes to female musicians. Brother , I know its hard to control..... keep lettin' it roll.... :bassist:
I was called out for "pimp'in" her on the local music board, but it aint cause she's a hottie. That's just some icing and sugar flowers. Its all about THE CAKE! But I had to bust on ya Dr!

Peace,

Gene
 

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