Theresa Andersson
Can you fall in love on youtube? Theresa Andersson wins.
Musical talent is something I have none of… I mean, I can hold a tune and shake my bootie… but coming up with and performing songs is something that will always be wicked impressive to me. Theresa Andersson steps it up a notch as she basically produces a complete song on the spot. This is a totally new art form if you ask me… I’ve seen other in the city do it (Reggie Watts makes a living doing it) but none with the talent that Andersson shows. Most people that use this play back method find little success or the entire performance falls flat on it’s ass. The sense of timing you have to have to accomplish this is astounding….
Here is what her Wiki pages says
“Inspired by a one-man-puppet-show (Blair Thomas, Chicago), in which the puppeteer played multiple characters and the drums, Theresa overcame the financial impracticality of touring Europe with a band by learning to play with a loop pedal. She began by looping just her violin, voice, and guitar. But, wanting to create a richer sound live, Theresa began thinking about adding another loop pedal and more instruments. As a result, Theresa currently travels with two loop pedals, which she uses simultaneously, along with her record player, drums, dulcimer, guitar, and violin.”
After listening to her songs on itunes, I do have to say that watching her do her thing makes the songs far more impressive. The songs on the album have that over produced feeling that leave me to wanting to go back and watch her live.
