Post by eulenspiegel on Aug 9, 2014 11:56:29 GMT -6
My early B'day present - a Ukulele from Steamboat. Thanks mom & dad (& Steve at First Strings Music Store!) pic.twitter.com/3piBnvuSyf twitter.com/EmilyBearMusic/s...08228379484160
Last Edit: Aug 9, 2014 11:57:34 GMT -6 by eulenspiegel
Post by eulenspiegel on Aug 10, 2014 15:07:05 GMT -6
Incredible, magical night at Strings Music Festival Steamboat Springs, CO - sold out show and amazing audience - with Mark McLean & Peter Slavov (pro photo's & video!! to follow) Thank you Steamboat! — mit Mark McLean und Peter Slavov.
Last Edit: Aug 10, 2014 15:08:41 GMT -6 by eulenspiegel
#At 12 years old, one musician has learned a lesson that will stay with her for a lifetime.
#“Your music is only as good as the person you are inside,” this advice comes from none other than musical legend Quincy Jones himself. #“I’ve learned to stay true to myself no matter what,” says pianist Emily Bear about some of her most valuable lessons from working with Jones. “I have to remember to always stay grounded and have fun.”
#Imagine for a moment a 2-year-old playing a c-scale with just one hand on the family Steinway piano — not for childish games or malicious attempts against a baby-sitter, but for her own pure enjoyment.
#She was captivated by the sounds and feelings roused within her.
#Writing symphonies since she was 5, it’s evident that Emily has a virtuosic gift as a pianist. With a natural ability, she can compose, orchestrate and perform with ease a bewildering collection of musical styles ranging from the classics, to jazz, and everything in between. #“I just feel inspiration from something and I just do it,” Emily said about the feeling she gets when she is at the piano. “It’s like speaking only with music.”
#With Jones as her mentor and friend, they have a common love for the music and are influenced by a diverse mix of music ranging in genres from big band to classical and even pop.
#“He’s like this walking encyclopedia of music with some amazing stories,” said Emily with admiration for her teacher, mentor, friend and producer. “He’s brilliant, but in the most down-to-earth way.”
#Last year, she released an album with Concord Record/Quest Records titled “Diversity.” Not only did she compose each of the 13 tracks, she worked with producer, conductor, arranger and composer Jones, who was the producer for three of Michael Jackson’s albums and has worked with Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.
#On Saturday evening, she will share her musical talents with the Steamboat community for the first time. Brimming with excitement, she looks forward to playing a few of her own jazz originals in addition to a few musical surprises. #Young musical phenomenon, yes, but she’s still just a kid and has the uncanny ability to keep a balance in her life.
#“If you didn’t know Emily as a musician and just knew her as any other 12-year-old girl, you would never know,” said Andrea Bear, Emily’s mother. “She can talk to a group of adults maturely and also go be a kid with all of her friends. She is able to balance it really well and always has.”
#No matter where life may take her, Emily said it’s all about maintaining a balance.
#“The hardest challenge is to find time for everything and her homework,” her mother said, knowing Emily wishes she could spend all day creating music. “In the end, it all balances out.”
#As far as the future is concerned, it’s looking quite bright for Emily. She recently has studied classical piano with a renowned keyboardist of the Chicago Symphony in addition to studying with professionals at Julliard School of Music and the NYU Film Scoring Department. #Not sure where the music will take her, Emily said she will continue to remain grounded in her love for music.
Last Edit: Aug 11, 2014 8:03:06 GMT -6 by eulenspiegel
I made it home safely last night after a 16 hour drive...lol now about Saturday night, there was no recording aloud so I got no video of the concert but Andrea was able to record the entire event so we may see some of the songs Emily played, give it some time for it to be edited and sent to Andrea.
The concert began on time at 8:00 with Emily coming out alone and playing her intro which she has played at a few of the concerts in the past, I'll post the intro from El Paso in the members only section it is unlisted because Andrea hasn't approved the video, but it will give you the idea of the way Emily has been beginning her concerts.
After the intro was over she was joined by Peter Slavov and Mark McLean and they continued to play many of the songs from the Diversity CD Start with Jazz Angles and Blue Note ending the first half with the song "Favorite Things" a song they put together that afternoon and improvised by the entire trio. It is always fun to hear Emily play something you haven't heard her play before. The second half they played some jazz favorites including A Train and Girl from Ipanema (no singing tonight) she also played Indigo and Araignee and Q. She then again started taking story suggesting from the audience with her putting the suggestions to music and of course she ended the evening with Bumble Boogie.
After the concert Emily always takes the time to meet and greet the people who want something signed or a picture taken or to just say hi, this is something she has done for as long as I can remember and I do hope it is something that will continue throughout her life.
Post by eulenspiegel on Aug 13, 2014 12:46:22 GMT -6
A photo of my parents taken by my brother while we were hiking to Rabbit Ears Pass in CO - thanks Mom & Dad for everything - love you guys! xoxo - you make life fun!!
Last Edit: Aug 13, 2014 12:49:24 GMT -6 by eulenspiegel
eulenspiegel2: most things have some delay because of the custom service...and very likely Emily and Abigail did not pay for speed shifting/transport...
Feb 11, 2022 16:47:40 GMT -6
eulenspiegel2: we all don‘t know anything...in recent weeks only speculation...we all have just to wait...
Sept 1, 2022 16:11:04 GMT -6
Ursula: Unfortunately I can't read the German forum. Sigh. Too bad they haven't said anything. You'd think their lawyers would come out with a statement at the least. And they keep posting on social media like everything is normal.
Sept 7, 2022 23:14:39 GMT -6
Ursula: Also why is that other forum in German. Why not English?
Sept 7, 2022 23:15:55 GMT -6
eulenspiegel2: it is a German forum...about German pop singer... you may be surprised...but the USA is not the center of the world - it is like US people coming to Europe wondering why not signs in English ..
Sept 8, 2022 5:30:36 GMT -6
ursus: Ursula, Google Translate works very well if you translate from German into English and you just need to understand the meaning of what was written. It does still require an understanding of German if you want to use it to post in that language.
Sept 14, 2022 1:53:26 GMT -6
ursus: IIRC B&B's lawyers have until 9/23 to respond to the lawsuit. It would not make sense for them to make a public statement before that. B&B themselves have undoubtedly been instructed not to say anything either. That makes sense to me.
Sept 14, 2022 1:59:52 GMT -6
eulenspiegel: Happy New Year!!!
Dec 31, 2022 18:14:37 GMT -6
mastersgttom: For the benefit of all the members and the guests who visit this site be advised that there is a You Tube video out there of Barlow and Bear doing a live stream. The video was posted by Epic Wonderland. Where she got it I have no clue.
Mar 8, 2024 12:53:33 GMT -6
mastersgttom: The video of the live stream cannot be found on any of their social media platforms. At least from any of my feeble attempts. The video is a bit hard to watch because the audio is totally out of sync with the video.
Mar 8, 2024 12:58:25 GMT -6
mastersgttom: What I got out of the video was that it had nothing to do with Moana. They were very mum about their work on that movie. Bling Ring came up in some of the comments. A bit odd that they have a live stream out there, writing music, and not making it public.
Mar 8, 2024 13:02:27 GMT -6
mastersgttom: Wow! I just noticed that it has been a little over a year since anyone has posted anything in this Shoutbox. Eluenspiegel was the last one. I messaged him this discovery a week ago but haven't heard back. He used to be the most active member here.
Mar 8, 2024 13:08:36 GMT -6