Lindsey Stirling
Music is one of the pillars of Art for sure ; it allows to spread emotions or messages and that’s exactly what Lindsey Stirling is trying to do with her music.
I wanted to talk about her a bit in this magazine, because if you don’t know her already, you’re missing out. She’s awesome.
Lindsey Stirling is a violinist, a composer, a performance artist and one of the biggest artist development breakthrough stories in recent years. She has entered a futurist world of electronic big beats and animation, leaping through the music industry with over 675 million views on YouTube,
“I really dug deep and poured my heart into Shatter Me,” said Lindsey, talking about her new album. “Everything from the artwork to the music shares a cohesive message that I hope will inspire others to push their own boundaries.”
Lindsey studied classical music rigorously as a teenager. Her 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, she has created a new music world where the romance of Celtic folk music and modern classical meet the infectious energy of dance and electronica. “ I love to play the violin, dance, write music, edit videos, play dress up, and perform. So, I combined it all together and this is what happened ! “ said Lindsey in an amusing tone.
It is hard to believe that Piers Morgan (America’s Got Talent) told Lindsey Stirling the world had no place for a dancing dubstep violinist. But being voted off 2010’s “America’s Got Talent” at the quarterfinals turned out to be the best thing that’s ever happened to her. Rejection simply strengthened Stirling’s resolve to be herself. “The same reasons I was told I wouldn’t succeed are the reasons people travel hundreds of miles to see me now,” she laughs. “Because it’s different. Because it’s something you haven’t seen before…” Since the show, Lindsey has flourished as an artist.
On stage, Lindsey moves with the grace of a ballerina but works the crowd into frenzy. She is the model of a modern independent recording artist, with a symbiotic relationship with her fans. A motivational speaker in her spare time, she uses her own story to show teenagers that you’ve got to have confidence in the very thing that makes you unique.
Written by Mary Lambert