3. Define Jim Brickman. • Instrumental artist. • Writer, pianist, performer. • Your
favorite artist. • Do you write some of your material. – The mechanical process.
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Jim Brickman, Author/Performer/Songwriter
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The Beginning •
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Where – Cleveland, Ohio – Jefferson City, Missouri Education – Case Western Business School – Cleveland Institute of Music Writing commercial jingles Age 28 – Moves to Los Angeles – Six song demo – Windham Hill – McDonald’s jingle Greatest influence? Why did you choose your career?
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Awards • • • • •
Several Top 40 radio hits Platinum album Four certified gold records Song writer of the year Current – Popular performer, recording artist, radio and television personality – Weekly syndicated radio show: 60 stations • Your Weekend with Jim Brickman: Liam Neeson, Gloria Estefan, Eric Clapton – Two best selling books of essays
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Define Jim Brickman • • • •
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Instrumental artist Writer, pianist, performer Your favorite artist Do you write some of your material – The mechanical process • Visualize • When • The mental strain, if any The feeling
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Best Work • • • • • • • •
The Disney song book The fresh adaptations/new interpretations of favorite songs from Classic Disney “Beautiful:” Walt Disney film, Cinderella “Valentine” “The gift of peace” Time of the year – Holiday performances – a signature event PBS Special: 50th anniversary of Disney Creative collaboration: Disney/Brickman
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The Performance • • • • • • •
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Preparation Image Best moment on stage Worst moment on stage How does it feel to be “in the moment” on stage or one with the audience? Post-performance observations – Critical reviews Number of performances per year – Cities visited: 125 U.S. cities each year – Japan, England, The Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany and Korea – Miles traveled The audience Communicating The unlocking of creativity – The adrenalin rush – Post performance depression 5
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Closing •
The future of Jim – Next step – 10, 20 or 30 years from now, best remembered – Any regrets
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