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Julia Silk

1028539_3 — 2024-09-26 02:52:33 UTC

Influencer 1 - Prince

1028539_3 — 2024-09-26 02:56:55 UTC

Prince, A composer of music that featured musical sophistication and harmonic complexity. He synthezised many genres like funk, rock, soul, R&B, pop and new wave, defining a powerful form of seamless musical expression. The diverse creativity within his song writing, fearless live performances, music videos of profound storytelling encapsulating the ability to connect to his songs.

His vision as a creator was to give a experience, 'by perceiving feeling, and reacting to the many dimensions of a song, a listener closes the creative circle and completes the musical experience', Rogers, (2022, p.9) as Prince gave as a musician.

He set a presidence for artists to create their own record label to own the rights of their music inspiring to all musicians.

Influencer 2 - Avicci

1028539_3 — 2024-09-26 02:57:17 UTC

Music Producer, Composer and Dj. Avicci's signature style of music influenced me with his memorable melodic house drives, synths, long chord progressions, beautiful vocals and depth of composition in his tracks. Creating iconic dance floor anthems still in played in the mainstream and by DJ's around the globe.

'Remixing, or synthesizing, is a musicians skill and a entrepreneur's necessity' Panay and Hendrix, Two Beats Ahead (2021)

Through his song writing and live performances he knew how to get his audience to feel. Ultimately, to sing and dance being in unity with his fans.

Levels has now reached 1 billion streams Swedish house Mafia announced on Instagram.

1.1 James Brown

1028539_3 — 2024-10-03 00:54:46 UTC

The Godfather of soul, deeply resonated with Prince from a young age when he was put up on stage by his father at a James Brown live performance. This defined Prince's to imitate and create his signature dance moves. Inspired by his energetic performance and dominance of freedom on stage. 'The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing', James Brown. This experience captured Prince in solid and beautiful ways as he discovered how he was drawn to Browns extraordinary ability to be the Ringmaster in which Prince also embodied.

1.2 Jimi Hendrix

1028539_3 — 2024-10-03 00:56:40 UTC

The self taught electric Guitarist who persistently strived for mastery. Applying controlled distortion and feedback to create his own specific sound. Prince doing the same thing in his own way.

'One notable track where Hendrix’s influence can be heard in Prince’s music is “Purple Rain.” This iconic song, which served as the title track for Prince’s 1984 album and film, features a soaring guitar solo that echoes the emotive and virtuosic style that Hendrix pioneered. While Prince’s guitar work in “Purple Rain” is undeniably his own, it carries the spirit of Hendrix’s expressive and soulful approach to the instrument.' Alexandre G. 7 September 2023. Musiclipse.com

Daft Punk

1028539_3 — 2024-10-03 02:09:18 UTC

A legendary electronic dance music duo combining elements of house music. Daft Punk helped shape the sound of a generation of EDM artists, including Avicci.

They achieved popularity in the late 1990's as part of the French movement (Funk, Techno, Disco, Rock, Synth and Pop) called Techno Pop. Synthesizers as the dominant electrical instrument.

Avicci like many, were influenced by Daft Punk. Evident in his heavy use of synthesizers, melodic structure, fusion of genre's, innovative production technique's and visual aesthetics. Ultimately the aim to connect with their audience, embody the music and dance. 'When Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" or Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" come on the radio, bumping between 116 and 118 bpm, our blood rises, our head starts to bop, and we can't help getting into the groove.(Panos A Panay, R Michael Hendrix', Two Beats Ahead. 2021, p.177)

Swedish House Mafia

1028539_3 — 2024-10-03 03:03:43 UTC

SHM significantly influenced Avicci throughout his career through their pioneering work in the house music genre, consisting of popularized melodic driven anthems. A DJ group, consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso. Avicci showcased a similar ethos of blending memorable melodies and club-orientated beats which he encompassed into his own music. Tracks like 'Levels' spotlighting emotional resonance and landing in the mainstream popularity

Larry Graham

1028539_3 — 2024-10-03 03:12:49 UTC

Larry established himself for his soaring guitar solo's, the funk bassist popularised techniques like slapping and popping on the bass, which became foundational in funk music. Prince often using similar techniques in his unique style. Graham use of blended Gospel, Soul and Funk attracted Prince to Graham. The two collaborated further solidifying the impact on Prince but always kept to his personal style. As shown in an interview with Graham "It was never me pushing him or telling him what to do. ... I’m simply just teaching him what I know and then he could decide what he wanted to do with that information." Erica Thompson. Interview with Larry Graham, October 5, 2017.

Eric Prydz

1028539_3 — 2024-10-03 03:25:18 UTC

A Swedish House DJ, producer and song writer. Well known for his hit that sampled an old 80's track "Call on me" by Phil Collins - (Genesis) still played today on the radio.

Eric Prydz: 'I make music that is missing from my record box' DJ MAG (2019)

His distinctive ability of blending uplifting melodies creating emotional depth with danceable beats helped shape Avicci''s personal signature, evident in his hit track "Levels". Both artists shared a vision that created memorable and timeless tracks that resonate with listeners.