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Regina Spektor

Regina Spektor. Singer Song-writer  Pianist. A presentation by Emma Panti , Music 1010. Overview. Biography Composition History Listening Guide Conclusion. Photo by Tim Agne. Biography.  Born February 18, 1980 in Moscow Father played the violin

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Regina Spektor

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  1. Regina Spektor Singer Song-writer  Pianist A presentation by Emma Panti, Music 1010

  2. Overview Biography Composition History Listening Guide Conclusion Photo by Tim Agne

  3. Biography Born February 18, 1980 in Moscow Father played the violin Mother instructed music at Russian university Age 6, inherits piano from grandfather Begins Classical piano training

  4. Biography By Maria Wodzinska • Chopin, biggest influence in Classical Piano • Regina’s father exposed her to Rock ‘n Roll • Came to love Rock, Punk & Jazz genres • Other influences: • The Beatles • Bob Dylan • Billie Holiday Contributed by last.fm By Columbia Records

  5. Biography • New political movement in Russia • Downfall of Communism • Spektor’s Jewish family faced discrimination • Emigrated from Moscow to New York City • Regina, age 9, left her home & piano behind Magellan Geographix Magellan Geographix

  6. Biography • Spektor family settles in the Bronx • Prof. Sonia Varga, Manhattan School of Music • Study-Abroad group to Israel • Story-telling through songs on hikes • Encouragement from friends sparks desire Photo by ddtravel

  7. Biography • Conservatory of Music , Purchase College • Graduated early in 2001, with honors • Gains following as street performer • Lands gigs at local cafes & clubs • Anti-Folk Genre Photo by Tim Agne

  8. Biography • Produces 2 independent CDs • Sire Records signs Spektor • 3rd album released in 2002 Regina Spektor, Facebook

  9. Biography  Unique Musical Style  Full Vocal Range  Sound effects, rhythms, buzzing lips, clapping hands Not usually autobiographical Photos by Rex Features

  10. Composition History “Fidelity”, 3:46 • First airing VH1, early 2006 • Begin to Hope album -David Kahne, producer • Unique Styles: • ~Drum machines • ~Guttural sounds & glottal stops • ~Speak-singing Photo by BenySchlepick

  11. Listening Guide “Fidelity”, 3:46 Rhapsody Player: Regina Spektor "Fidelity" • Intro – “Shake it Up” • Duple-meter • Verse I – chorus – • Verse II – alternate chorus – bridge • Verse III – chorus • Repeat chorus - Ending Photo by BenySchlepick

  12. Composition History “Better”, 3:23 • Begin to Hope album, Sire release 2006 • Regina does all vocal harmonies • Rock influence apparent, electric guitar • Provocative vocal style • ~Whispers, tones, moans Photo by Sarah Luvie

  13. Listening Guide “Better”, 3:23 • Multi-metered, rubato to a tempo • Breathy Timbre • Chorus – Verse I • Chorus – Bridge – Chorus • Repeat - Ending Photo by Sarah Luvie Rhapsody Player: Regina Spektor "Better"

  14. Composition History “On the Radio”, 3:21 • Begin to Hope album • Punk lyrics to Pop music • Speak-singing, hand-clapping • Spektor records all harmony parts • Various pronunciations Russian/Bronx Regina Spektor, Facebook

  15. Listening Guide “On the Radio”, 3:21 • Intro – Speaking, hand-clapping • Verse I – Russian Accents • Chorus – nonsense words • Verse II – throaty, “gutteral” sound • Chorus – sings all harmonies • Ending, varied syllables, hand-clapping Rhapsody Player: Regina Spektor "On the Radio" Regina Spektor, Facebook

  16. Composition History “Samson”, 3:10 • Self-published album, Songs 2002 • Re-released 2006, Begin to Hope • Reflection of Classical upbringing • Varied version of Biblical Tale • Demonstrates full vocal range Peter Sluszka

  17. Listening Guide Rhapsody Player: Regina Spektor "Samson" “Samson”, 3:10 Ballad, piano & voice only Simple Meter Breathy timber, vocal range throughout Verse I - Chorus – Verse II – Chorus Interlude - Chorus - Ending Peter Sluszka

  18. Composition History “Laughing With”, 3:14 • Produced by Jackknife Lee • Sneak Peek release on MySpace • Warner Bros, 2009 • Satirical theme • From Classical to Rock • Anti-folk, indie-pop genre Photo by Adria Petty

  19. Listening Guide “Laughing With”, 3:14 • Classical piano & Rock influence • Lower voice – “gutteral” • Verse I to Verse II • Chorus – Interlude • Verse III – Chorus –Bridge - End • Strings and speaking Photo by Adria Petty Rhapsody Player: Regina Spektor "Laughing With"

  20. Conclusion • Continues to make a name for herself • Writing • Concerts • “Extra” work & Cameo spots on TV What’s next? Expect the unexpected!

  21. Works Cited Contributors, IMDB. "Regina Spektor." IMDB.com. Los Angeles, CA: Amazon.com, 1990-2010. Web. <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1258550/>. Contributors, Last.FM, Ltd. "Regina Spektor." last.FM. London, UK: CBS Interactive Music Group, 23 Jul 2010. Web. <http://www.last.fm/music/Regina+Spektor>. Contributors, Warner Bros. ReginaSpektor.com. Warner Bros. Records, Inc., Dec 2008. Web. 14 Sep 2010. <http://www.reginaspektor.com/>. "Regina Spektor." Rhapsody. All Music Guide, 2010. Web. 14 Sep 2010. <http://www.rhapsody.com/regina-spektor>. Khane, David, Prod. Begin to Hope. Perf. Spektor, Regina. Sire Records: 2006, iTunes. Lee, Jackknife, Prod. Far. Perf. Spektor, Regina. Warner Bros.: 2009, iTunes.

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