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CelloVoci。照片来源:Duc Nguyen。
音乐二重奏Branden & James以及CelloVoci的Effie Passero谈论了他们的新专辑“Happy Days”和卡内基音乐厅演出。
你们是如何选择“Happy Days”专辑中的歌曲的?
James:在选曲为我们的第一张专辑时,我们希望听众可以看到我们演出的一瞥,一些合作演出和一些让我们各自大放光彩的时刻。
我们开玩笑地描述我们的表演就像一个音乐椅游戏,因为我们每个人轮流弹钢琴,我们都唱歌。
尽管我还没有说服Effie或Branden弹大提琴,但我们喜欢通过以不同组合演奏来保持有趣。
专辑中的歌曲确实反映了这一点,我们希望我们能够传达人们在我们现场演出中所体验到的三人协作的一些能量。
什么启发了你们的音乐和创作?
Effie:我从我的破碎的心灵中获得了很多灵感!我试图创作能让人们产生共鸣的歌曲,涉及各种不同类型的关系和爱。有些结束互相理解的好关系,然后还有那些悲剧性的失望。
即使你有时成为你自己故事中的恶棍,我试图捕捉到的是脆弱。我可以写一首80年代启发的抒情歌曲,或者是深夜11点的音乐剧曲目,但我不能在完全情感开放的情况下写作。
你们在卡内基音乐厅即将举行的表演感觉如何?我们可以期待什么?
James:我们希望我们在10月17日在卡内基音乐厅的演出是一个非常特别的夜晚。我们选择了一个节目,其中包括我们专辑中的很多歌曲,并加入了一些惊喜。
在这个具有丰富艺术历史的神圣大厅里演出,我们希望将我们的声音从常规中提升,所以我们一直在为我们三人以及由弦乐四重奏,钢琴,贝斯和吉他组成的室内乐团安排音乐。
听众可以期待我们在舞台上展现灵魂,并奉上充满心脏和胆量的两个小时表演。
与才华横溢的Effie Passero共同登台是什么感觉?
Branden:每当Effie张开嘴在舞台上唱歌时,我有时还是会掐自己一下。我真的相信她是我们这个时代最伟大的女歌手。
尽管她疯狂的旅行日程和Postmodern Jukebox带来的名声,但我最感激的是她一直致力于让CelloVoci起步。Effie让我成为最好的歌手自己,我很幸运能称她为二重奏搭档。
在数字时代成为艺术家的感受如何?(现在流媒体、技术和社交媒体如此盛行)
Branden:我希望我能说成为数字时代的艺术家很令人兴奋,但在许多方面,我觉得社交媒体淡化了发现新才华和“明星”之间的刺激。
当然,它已经帮助我们发现一些我们可能否则不会知道的明星,但我不确定它是否真的帮助我们找到草堆中最有才华的人。
当谈到音乐时,我是一个传统主义者,我真的相信必须具备实际技巧和才华才能值得得到世界的赞誉。我并不总是认为在现代时代情况就是如此。
必须经常创建新内容的必要性似乎有些刻意和不自然。话虽如此,我们的社交媒体平台有点像一个个人对讲机,我们可以直接与我们的粉丝和追随者联系。
你对年轻和有抱负的艺术家有什么建议?
Effie:我对年轻和有抱负的艺术家的建议是无论何时何地都要出去唱歌!开放麦克风和卡拉OK是我十几岁时的避风港。
我会在开放麦克风上尝试新材料,结识许多志同道合的音乐家和诗人。
即使你的原创作品不能受欢迎,或者可能你在卡拉OK上唱了一首不适合你音域的歌曲- 你正在走出去。
在任何人群面前表演真的很重要,因为当你变得更老练时,舞台表现力是一个重要因素。所以出去,开启表演之旅吧!
你们希望将来与哪些艺术家合作?
Effie:我的梦想合唱会是与Adele一起,老实说。我觉得在我们的音色和个性之间,我们可能会在舞台上有所表现。
另外一个只是出于传奇因素的合唱希望是与Ann Wilson合作。她的声音飙升而出,令人难以置信。
成功对你来说意味着什么?
James:我曾经认为成功意味着成为顶级1%的表演者,像碧昂丝或Lady Gaga-环游世界,在竞技场演出,并成为家喻户晓的名字,赚取数百万美元。
几年前,一名经纪人在谈话中提到,完全可以从表演中获得很好的生活,而相对不为人知。
这个想法在某种程度上是一种令人欣慰的启示,现在我认为成功意味着做我们喜爱的事情(表演)并忠于自己作为艺术家,同时赚取足够的钱来享受我们设想的生活。
是的,我们梦想在令人惊叹的场地中吸引更多的观众并赚更多的钱(私人飞机,有人吗?),但我会说,从这些标准来看,我们已经享受了相当多的成功。无论如何,我们肯定在享受冒险。
你想对你的粉丝说些什么关于你的新专辑和卡内基音乐厅演出?
Branden:这张专辑和卡内基音乐厅演出是寄给我们粉丝的一封情书。
他们从我们三人在疫情期间首次联合播出的虚拟音乐会开始就一直支持我们。
他们出现在我们在美国和墨西哥的音乐会上,向朋友介绍我们,完全负责CelloVoci的成功。
感谢将我们带到世界上最伟大的音乐舞台。我们对你们感激不尽。
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英文版:
CelloVoci. Photo Credit: Duc Nguyen.
Musical duo Branden & James and Effie Passero of CelloVoci chatted about their new album “Happy Days” and Carnegie Hall show.
How did you approach the song selection for “Happy Days”?
James: In selecting songs for our first album together, we wanted listeners to get a glimpse of what one of our shows is like with some group collaborations and also some moments for us each to shine.
We jokingly describe our performances as like a game of musical chairs because we each take turns playing the piano and we all sing.
Even though I haven’t been able to get Effie or Branden to play the cello yet, we like to keep things interesting for ourselves by playing in different combinations.
The songs on the album definitely reflect this and we hope that we’ve been able to communicate some of the synergy that people experience from the three of us at our live shows.
What inspires your music and songwriting?
Effie: I get a lot of inspiration from my heartbreaks! I try to write songs that people can relate to about all sorts of different types of relationships and love. There are good ones that end mutually, and then there are the tragic disappointments.
Even if you end up being the villain of your own story sometimes, it’s the vulnerability I try to capture. I can write an ‘80s inspired ballad, or an 11 o’clock musical theater number, but I cant write them without being totally emotionally open.
Can you tell us about your upcoming show at Carnegie Hall? What can we expect?
James: We wanted our show at Carnegie Hall on October 17th to be a really special night. We’ve selected a program that features many songs from our album with a couple surprises in there too.
Performing in that hallowed hall with such rich artistic history, we wanted to elevate our sound from the norm, so we’ve been working hard arranging music for the three of us plus a chamber ensemble consisting of string quartet, piano, bass and guitar.
Attendees can expect us to bare our souls on stage, and deliver a two-hour performance full of heart and bravado.
How does it feel to be sharing the stage with the ever-talented Effie Passero?
Branden: Sometimes I still pinch myself whenever Effie opens her mouth and I’m on stage next to her. I truly believe she is the greatest female vocalist of our time.
Despite her insane travel schedule and fame she’s found with Postmodern Jukebox, I’m mostly grateful that she’s been so committed to getting CelloVoci off the ground.
Effie makes me the best version of my singer-self, and I couldn’t be luckier to call her a duet partner.
How does it feel to be artists in the digital age? (Now with streaming, technology, and social media being so prevalent)
Branden: I wish I could say it was exciting to be an artist in the digital age, but in many ways, I feel that social media has watered down the thrill of finding new talent, and “stars” amongst us.
Certainly it has helped discover some stars we might not have otherwise known, but I don’t know that’s it has necessarily helped us find the most talented people in the haystack.
I’m a traditionalist when it comes to music, and I truly believe one must have actual skill and talent to be worthy of the world’s adulation. I don’t always see this as being the case in the modern era.
The necessity to create new content so often feels forced and inorganic. With that said, our social media platforms are sort of like a personal walkie-talkie where we can directly connect with our fans and followers.
Before streaming and technology, we never had such direct access to our admirers. Like most technological advances, there are things about it that are both good and bad.
What is your advice for young and aspiring artists?
Effie: My advice for young and aspiring artists is to get out and sing wherever, whenever! Open mics and karaoke were my havens when I was a teenager. I would go try new material at open mics, and meet lots of like-minded musicians and poets.
Even if your original pieces don’t go over well, or maybe you sang a song at karaoke that wasn’t perfect for your range- you’re getting out there.
Practicing being in front of any crowd is really important because stage presence is a huge factor as you get older and more seasoned. So get out and go get ’em!
Which artists would you like to someday do a dream duet with?
Effie: My dream duet would be with Adele, honestly. I feel like between both of our voices and our personalities we would probably be a riot together on stage.
Another just for legend factor would be Ann Wilson. Her voice just soars and takes over. Its incredible.
What does the word success mean to you?
James: I used to think the word success meant being in the top one percent of performers, like Beyonce or Lady Gaga – touring the world, playing arenas and being a household name earning millions of dollars.
A few years ago, an agent mentioned in passing that its possible to make a very good living from performance whilst being relatively unknown.
This idea was somewhat of a comforting revelation and now I think success means doing what we love (performing) and being true to ourselves as artists, while earning enough to enjoy the life we envision.
Yes, its true we dream of playing to bigger audiences in amazing venues and earning more money, (private jet, anyone?) but Id say, by these standards, were already enjoying a fair amount of success. Were certainly enjoying the adventure anyway.
What would you like to say to your fans about your new album and Carnegie Hall show?
Branden: This album and this Carnegie Hall show are a love letter to our fans. They have been with us ever since the three of us broadcast our first virtual concert together during the pandemic.
They have shown up to our concerts around the USA and Mexico, introduced us to their friends, and are solely responsible for the success of CelloVoci.
Thanks for getting us to the greatest concert stage in the world. We are eternally grateful for you.
To learn more about CelloVoci, follow them on Instagram.
CelloVoci talks about their new album and Carnegie Hall show
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