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20:00 | Lindsey Stirling (USA) |
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 Lindsey Stirling is one of the biggest artist development breakthrough stories in recent years. A classically trained violinist from Gilbert, AZ, Lindsey has entered a futurist world of electronic big beats and animation, leaping through the music industry with over 675 million views on YouTube, Billboard chart-topping hits and sold out tours worldwide. Raised in a Mormon community in Arizona, Lindsey studied classical music rigorously as a teenager. Lindsey's love for the violin would not let go, and it became a comfort throughout her struggle with an eating disorder during her early adulthood. Through this passion, Lindsey has created a new music world where the romance of Celtic folk music and modern classical meet the infectious energy of dance and electronica. On stage, Stirling moves with the grace of a ballerina but works the crowd into a frenzy, "dropping the beat" like a rave fairy. Stirling is the model of a modern independent recording artist, with a symbiotic relationship with her fans. She is famed for taking "requests" and has recorded unique versions of the themes from "Phantom Of The Opera" and "Game Of Thrones", the computer games "Zelda", "Pokemon", and "Skyrim", as well as pop songs by Michael Jackson and Rihanna. She uploads them all to Lindseystomp, a secondary YouTube channel packed with music videos and short comedy films, many featuring her alter-ego - a "superfan" named Phelba. A motivational speaker in her spare time, Stirling uses her own story to show teenagers that you've got to have confidence in the very thing that makes you unique - then wait for the world to catch up. On September 19, 2012 Lindsey released her self-titled debut album, Lindsey Stirling, coming off the heels of an incredibly successful presence on iTunes. Comprised of 10 original tracks, the album showcases Lindsey's signature violin-electronic-dubstep style - opening with "Crystallize," her most popular piece. Prior to releasing her album, Lindsey had already sold over 300,000 songs, several of which have hit the iTunes Top 100 as well as the top of the digital electronic charts. Lindsey also has plans for a follow-up album of covers, an acoustic album, and possibly a Christmas album, putting her unique twist on everything from existing video game themes to pop music. "My musical style is a reflection of my personality," Lindsey shares, "and through it I hope to share my belief that no one should be afraid to be themselves." She adds: "All my songs were created to depict specific themes that I pulled from my own life experiences. "Spontaneous Me" is about having the courage to love yourself for who you are." Lindsey composes, choreographs, and directs all of her original music and videos - merging unique violin stylings and electronic dub-step beats with animated contemporary dance. Between her YouTube Channel, social media outlets, and strong word-of-mouth buzz, Lindsey has gained legions of fans worldwide. She appeared as a finalist on "America's Got Talent," performed more recently at video game convention E3, and has played globally in such places as London, Italy, and Kenya. Lindsey's first headlining performance at historic Webster Hall in New York City sold out in a matter of days. After a successful US Tour in Fall of 2012 and a sold out European tour in 2013, she went to US and Europe then. On April 29, 2014 Lindsey released her new album Shatter Me, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, her highest charting album to date. The album features 12 new songs written by Lindsey and includes collaborations with lead singer Lzzy Hale from the Grammy winning band Halestorm and The Voice runner-up Dia Frampton of Meg & Dia. "I really dug deep and poured my heart into Shatter Me," said Lindsey. "Everything from the artwork to the music shares a cohesive message that I hope will inspire others to push their own boundaries." More info
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