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===Life and career===
===Life and career===
Stirling was born in Orange County, CA and grew up in Gilbert, Arizona. She currently resides in Provo, Utah. At the age of 5, after being influenced by the classical music records played by her father, Stirling began to study the violin. She took private lessons for 12 years. When she was 16, she joined a rock band with four friends called Stomp on Melvin. As part of her experience with Stomp on Melvin, Stirling wrote a solo violin rock song, and her performance helped her to win both the title of [[Arizona]]'s [[Distinguished Young Women|Junior Miss]] in the talent category of the [[America's Junior Miss]] Pageant. Stirling was also a member of the Charlie Jenkins Band. She attended [[Brigham Young University]], where she studied [[Therapeutic_recreation|therapeutic recreation]].
Stirling was born in Orange County, California and grew up in Gilbert, Arizona. She currently resides in Provo, Utah. At the age of 5, after being influenced by the classical music records played by her father, Stirling began to study the violin. She took private lessons for 12 years. When she was 16, she joined a rock band with four friends called Stomp on Melvin. As part of her experience with Stomp on Melvin, Stirling wrote a solo violin rock song, and her performance helped her to win both the title of [[Arizona]]'s [[Distinguished Young Women|Junior Miss]] in the talent category of the [[America's Junior Miss]] Pageant. Stirling was also a member of the Charlie Jenkins Band. She attended [[Brigham Young University]], where she studied [[Therapeutic_recreation|therapeutic recreation]].


In 2010, at the age of 23, Stirling was a quarter-finalist on the [[America's Got Talent (season 5)|fifth season]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]'', where she was described as a "hip hop violinist".<ref name=hercampus/><ref name=nbc1/> Stirling's performances were dubbed "electrifying", and won the acclaim of the audience, but after she tried to step up the dance level in her final performance judge [[Piers Morgan]] told her, "You're not untalented, but you're not good enough to get away with flying through the air and trying to play the violin at the same time." [[Sharon Osborne]] commented, "You need to be in a group. ... What you're doing is not enough to fill a theater in Vegas." In her blog, Stirling confided, "I was devastated at the results ... It was painful, and a bit humiliating; however, I had to relearn where it was that I drew my strength."<ref>lindseystirlingviolin.com [http://lindseystirlingviolin.com/lindsey-blog/back-to-normal/ "Lindsey Stirling Blog: Back to Normal"], 10 August 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2012.</ref> Stirling decided to continue to embrace her unique style of performance, and in a 2012 interview she remarked, "A lot of people have told me along the way that my style and the music I do ... is unmarketable. But the only reason I’m successful is because I have stayed true to myself."<ref>dailymail.co.uk [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2186079/Lindsey-Stirling-Hip-hop-violinist-failed-impress-TV-judges-YouTubes-viewed-video-stars.html "Who needs America's Got Talent? Hip-hop violinist who failed to impress TV judges is now one of YouTube's most viewed video stars"], 09 August 2012. Retrieved 04 September 2012.</ref>
In 2010, at the age of 23, Stirling was a quarter-finalist on the [[America's Got Talent (season 5)|fifth season]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]'', where she was described as a "hip hop violinist".<ref name=hercampus/><ref name=nbc1/> Stirling's performances were dubbed "electrifying", and won the acclaim of the audience, but after she tried to step up the dance level in her final performance judge [[Piers Morgan]] told her, "You're not untalented, but you're not good enough to get away with flying through the air and trying to play the violin at the same time." [[Sharon Osborne]] commented, "You need to be in a group. ... What you're doing is not enough to fill a theater in Vegas." In her blog, Stirling confided, "I was devastated at the results ... It was painful, and a bit humiliating; however, I had to relearn where it was that I drew my strength."<ref>lindseystirlingviolin.com [http://lindseystirlingviolin.com/lindsey-blog/back-to-normal/ "Lindsey Stirling Blog: Back to Normal"], 10 August 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2012.</ref> Stirling decided to continue to embrace her unique style of performance, and in a 2012 interview she remarked, "A lot of people have told me along the way that my style and the music I do ... is unmarketable. But the only reason I’m successful is because I have stayed true to myself."<ref>dailymail.co.uk [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2186079/Lindsey-Stirling-Hip-hop-violinist-failed-impress-TV-judges-YouTubes-viewed-video-stars.html "Who needs America's Got Talent? Hip-hop violinist who failed to impress TV judges is now one of YouTube's most viewed video stars"], 09 August 2012. Retrieved 04 September 2012.</ref>

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Lindsey Stirling
Background information
Born (1986-09-21) September 21, 1986 (age 37)
Orange County, California, U.S.[1]
Genresclassical crossover, dance-pop, classical, hip-hop, dubstep, etc.
Occupation(s)Violinist, Performance artist, Composer
InstrumentViolin
Websitewww.lindseystirlingviolin.com

Lindsey Stirling (born on September 21, 1986)[2] is an American violinist, musician, dancer, performance artist, and composer. She presents choreographed violin performances, both live and in music videos, including on her YouTube channel.[3][4] In 2007, she introduced her YouTube channel, Lindseystomp, where she has posted many of her music videos. As of July 2012, the channel has over 100 million total views. In 2010, Stirling was a quarter-finalist on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, where she was known as the ‘Hip Hop Violinist’.[5][6]

Since 2010, Stirling has released an EP and several singles. She performs a variety of music styles, from classical to pop and hip-hop to dubstep. Aside from original work, her discography contains covers of songs by other musicians and various soundtracks. [7][8]

Biography

Life and career

Stirling was born in Orange County, California and grew up in Gilbert, Arizona. She currently resides in Provo, Utah. At the age of 5, after being influenced by the classical music records played by her father, Stirling began to study the violin. She took private lessons for 12 years. When she was 16, she joined a rock band with four friends called Stomp on Melvin. As part of her experience with Stomp on Melvin, Stirling wrote a solo violin rock song, and her performance helped her to win both the title of Arizona's Junior Miss in the talent category of the America's Junior Miss Pageant. Stirling was also a member of the Charlie Jenkins Band. She attended Brigham Young University, where she studied therapeutic recreation.

In 2010, at the age of 23, Stirling was a quarter-finalist on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, where she was described as a "hip hop violinist".[5][6] Stirling's performances were dubbed "electrifying", and won the acclaim of the audience, but after she tried to step up the dance level in her final performance judge Piers Morgan told her, "You're not untalented, but you're not good enough to get away with flying through the air and trying to play the violin at the same time." Sharon Osborne commented, "You need to be in a group. ... What you're doing is not enough to fill a theater in Vegas." In her blog, Stirling confided, "I was devastated at the results ... It was painful, and a bit humiliating; however, I had to relearn where it was that I drew my strength."[9] Stirling decided to continue to embrace her unique style of performance, and in a 2012 interview she remarked, "A lot of people have told me along the way that my style and the music I do ... is unmarketable. But the only reason I’m successful is because I have stayed true to myself."[10]

Shortly after her performance on America's Got Talent, cinematographer Devin Graham contacted her in hopes of making a YouTube video together. They agreed to shoot a music video for her song, "Spontaneous Me". It was filmed the week of May 9, 2011. The video boosted Stirling's popularity, and she began making music videos for her YouTube channel regularly. Graham eventually moved to Utah, and they began dating a few days after her "Transcendence" music video was released. They continue to date and Graham films almost all of her videos, while Stirling often does backup camera work and assists with his music videos. Stirling's YouTube channel, Lindseystomp, which she created in 2007 and which is named after her first band "Stomp on Melvin", is the main repository for her music videos. During 2011, the channel gained rapid popularity, and as of August 2012, it has over 113 million total views and over 700,000 subscribers. Her music is featured on Pandora, Spotify and Last.FM.[11]

Stirling has experimented in combining violin playing with hip hop, dubstep and shuffling.[12] Stirling's collaborations with other musicians and singers have included Shaun Barrowes (on "Don't Carry It All" – The Decemberists), Jake Bruene and Frank Sacramone (on "Party Rock Anthem" – LMFAO), Peter Hollens (on "Skyrim"), Alisha Popat and Mackenzie Madsen (on "We Found Love"), and Megan Nicole (on "Starships"). She has also collaborated with the Salt Lake Pops orchestra and Alex Boye and toured in Italy in 2012 with Italian band "The Sidh".[13] Stirling is to release an album on September 18th, 2012, as well as starting a US Tour in September.

Discography

  • Lindsey Stomp (EP, 2010)
    • "Transcendence"
    • "Song of the Caged Bird"
    • "Spontaneous Me"
  • "Electric Daisy Violin" (Single, 2011)
  • "Shadows" (Single, 2011)
  • "River Flows in You" (Single, 2011)
  • "Zelda Medley" (Single, 2011)
  • "On the Floor Take Three" (Single, 2011)
  • "Silent Night" (Single, 2011)
  • "Celtic Carol" (Single, 2011)
  • "By No Means" (Eppic feat. Lindsey Stirling, 2011)
  • "Lord of the Rings Medley" (Single, 2012)
  • "Crystallize" (Single, 2012)
  • "Skyrim" (Single with Peter Hollens, 2012)[8]
  • "We Found Love" (Single, 2012)
  • "Starships" (Single with Megan Nicole, 2012)
  • "Grenade" (Single with Alex Boye, 2012)
  • "Phantom of the Opera" (Single, 2012)
  • "Come with Us" (Single with Can't Stop Won't Stop and featuring guest appearances by Tiffany Alvord, KalebNation, Eppic, Freddiew and Mystery Guitar Man, 2012)
  • "Game Of Thrones" (Single with Peter Hollens, 2012)

References

  1. ^ lindseystirlingviolin.com "Lindsey Stirling - Fan Page" Retrieved 5 June 2012.[self-published source?]
  2. ^ reverbnation.com. "'reverbnation lindsey stirling". Retrieved 4 Nov 2011.[unreliable source?]
  3. ^ indiegogo. "'Hip Hop Violin Music Video". Retrieved 31 October 2011.[unreliable source?]
  4. ^ adanx. "'Epic Violin Girl – Lindsey Stirling". Retrieved 31 October 2011.[unreliable source?]
  5. ^ a b Self, Brooke. "Lindsey Stirling—hip hop violinist". HerCampus. Retrieved 31 October 2011.[unreliable source?]
  6. ^ a b nbc (8 July 2010). "'America's Got Talent' Reveals the Top 48 Contestants Competing Live in Hollywood". Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  7. ^ Matteodo, Ally. "America's Got Talent on NBC". Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  8. ^ a b Silver, Curtis (6 April 2012). "Epic Video: "The Dragonborn Comes" by Peter Hollens & Lindsey Stirling". Wired. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  9. ^ lindseystirlingviolin.com "Lindsey Stirling Blog: Back to Normal", 10 August 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  10. ^ dailymail.co.uk "Who needs America's Got Talent? Hip-hop violinist who failed to impress TV judges is now one of YouTube's most viewed video stars", 09 August 2012. Retrieved 04 September 2012.
  11. ^ Lindsey Stirling, Last.FM, accessed July 23, 2012
  12. ^ Kelley, Tara. "Dubstep Violin: Lindsey Stirling's 'Crystalize' Experience", The Huffington Post, February 27, 2012
  13. ^ Burger, David. "Utahns Lindsey Stirling, The Piano Guys, strike more gold on YouTube", The Salt Lake Tribune, July 19, 2012
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