tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post4399954156605823981..comments2023-10-11T01:57:32.729-06:00Comments on Mindy Gledhill Musings and Music: Week 2, Day 8: Perfect PitchMindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-39081642704268026342010-01-15T06:43:21.988-07:002010-01-15T06:43:21.988-07:00I worked very hard at deriving my pitch, or my &qu...I worked very hard at deriving my pitch, or my "elevator speech", but I finally arrived and one that makes people both understand and smile at the same time:<br /><br />"I make Mormon rock music. It's like Aerosmith meets the missionaries!"Mark LDS Music Hansenhttp://markhansenmusic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-49511965344118873692010-01-12T19:03:27.418-07:002010-01-12T19:03:27.418-07:00I'm going to have to third (or fourth) the Ali...I'm going to have to third (or fourth) the Alison Sudal and Norah Jones references. My favorite Mindy songs are the ones that have that breathy, quiet quality. I like the songs where you belt it and show some range, but I LOVE the delicate side of your voice especially. Sometimes your voice make me think of the guidance counselor on Glee? (Who isn't a singer, but, you know.)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13698804808966036834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-19751687424552918652010-01-12T12:12:07.835-07:002010-01-12T12:12:07.835-07:00Ingrid Michaelson is who comes to mind.Ingrid Michaelson is who comes to mind.Mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395358537873727580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-55635431436240640322010-01-12T12:07:52.606-07:002010-01-12T12:07:52.606-07:00Okay, off the top of my head I'm thinking your...Okay, off the top of my head I'm thinking your voice sounds a little like Allison Krauss (but better). And maybe a little like Natalie Grant's later albums (gospel/worship artist). But it's really hard to compare your voice to other artists because it's so much better. So these are the best two I could come up with.Gerry Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058893599142229082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-49550667477922737372010-01-12T11:25:59.397-07:002010-01-12T11:25:59.397-07:00I think you sound like Louis Armstrong or Jimmy Bu...I think you sound like Louis Armstrong or Jimmy Buffett! (We just have to talk to your son to find out that you DON'T sound like Carl Douglas!) ;) Just messin' with ya! <br /><br />I personally think you should refrain from comparing your voice to another voice. Maybe say you sound like a mix of some other voices. Tell them, "A hint of this, a pinch of that, but a whole lotta me!" (You'll need to decide on who's name to substitute for "this" and "that".)<br /><br /> Hopefully when someone hears one of your songs, they'll recognize your voice as yours and not confuse it with anyone else. <br /><br />I've only heard the songs from your website, but there's no other singer that comes to mind when I hear your voice. I have thousands of songs spanning music from the 1920s to the present, and I'll keep an ear out in case I spot someone who sounds a bit like you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-31375392975614580972010-01-12T10:16:09.225-07:002010-01-12T10:16:09.225-07:00I like this question. So, I think your new song ha...I like this question. So, I think your new song has definite Alison Sudol vibe about it. Which is great. I love her.<br />Older stuff I have heard glimpses of The Sundays. Maybe even a little Leigh Nash.<br />It has been neat to hear your style evolve. <br />Glad I have been around for it.Jess Hammondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435674683808088552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-59166187247320164342010-01-12T09:32:32.521-07:002010-01-12T09:32:32.521-07:00You sound like me (just kidding!). I really think...You sound like me (just kidding!). I really think you have a voice all your own. You have an etheral quality to it- other worldly in the most beautiful sense. I hate comparing, because I beleive our voices all have unique personalities. Your voice is simple in the nicest way. I do not believe you sound like anyone, but your music genre may be similar to others.... now that is what I think is okay to compare. You are of course you are happy indie, even though some of your songs talk about very sad things. You still end up feeling good after listening to them (unlike quite a few other artists).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-27025704387309783932010-01-12T09:30:56.852-07:002010-01-12T09:30:56.852-07:00Two Sara(h)s come to mind: McLachlan and Bareilles...Two Sara(h)s come to mind: McLachlan and Bareilles, and I adore both of them.Haileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952482356525756638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-61407782525673124002010-01-12T08:55:01.420-07:002010-01-12T08:55:01.420-07:00My first thought was Nora Jones, BUT Norah Jones v...My first thought was Nora Jones, BUT Norah Jones voice has never brought tears to my eyes because of it's beauty....yours has.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-6733089420124056572010-01-12T08:50:34.475-07:002010-01-12T08:50:34.475-07:00love to hear that the annual dusting is out of the...love to hear that the annual dusting is out of the way!=) the only voice that comes to mind for me is priscilla ahn. your voice is beautifully unique though.amy luellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374575211569488068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-58234890859481533232010-01-12T08:38:37.997-07:002010-01-12T08:38:37.997-07:00I think of Anna Nalick, lyrics-wise--lots of great...I think of Anna Nalick, lyrics-wise--lots of great word choices and stories. Your voice is really distinctive, though. Not too many to compare it too!<br />And thank you for the beans and dusting. It gives me hope.La Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15044092297673361855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-25393717992803474972010-01-12T04:48:15.223-07:002010-01-12T04:48:15.223-07:00oooh...this one is kind of hard to pin down. But ...oooh...this one is kind of hard to pin down. But there is something in your voice that is very old school Paula Cole and Tori Amos...before they became too processed. I would also say you have some Alison Sudol and Regina Spektor and Sarah McLachlan.<br /><br />I love all of those ladies...and even though I can hear bits of their influence in your voice...your voice is so unique. I love it.<br /><br />Of course, I'm a bit of a crazy person as I also think I hear a bit of female coldplay, Mraz and killers :) But that influence might go back to some of your lyric choices and variety rather than vocals.Hearts and Hands for Nepalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933372121103152000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-21463402638412701632010-01-11T23:59:53.903-07:002010-01-11T23:59:53.903-07:00I've always thought that you sounded like Sara...I've always thought that you sounded like Sarah McLachlan, A Fine Frenzy, a bit of Kate Earl, and a dash of Regina Spektor. Mix it all together and you get Mindy Gledhill, singer songwriter:) Mmm...sounds good dosen't it?!Whitney Eberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072493518998618161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-70369718621365723612010-01-11T23:19:07.605-07:002010-01-11T23:19:07.605-07:00The other day (or week or whatever) one of your so...The other day (or week or whatever) one of your songs came up on my iPod and my brother asked, "Is that Norah Jones?" I personally prefer you to Norah, but that's who he thought you sounded like.<br /><br />And, by the way, I call myself a Domestic Goddess. Because it's true.Gerbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13103247512887532095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-66360626357410166972010-01-11T23:13:03.219-07:002010-01-11T23:13:03.219-07:00Evolutionarily, you win SERIOUS points for that co...Evolutionarily, you win SERIOUS points for that comment. You chose wisely.Mindy Gledhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-33027120593087492492010-01-11T23:10:49.832-07:002010-01-11T23:10:49.832-07:00I think you have a very unique voice, but I love A...I think you have a very unique voice, but I love Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy and think you might could maybe may be compared to her a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-70030399522649697742010-01-11T22:53:58.363-07:002010-01-11T22:53:58.363-07:00Congrats on that annual dusting! Woohoo! I did m...Congrats on that annual dusting! Woohoo! I did my annual "help my daughter clean her room" this week.Tristi Pinkstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299727820026189951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-75843876167359230532010-01-11T22:50:00.601-07:002010-01-11T22:50:00.601-07:00I'm feeling pretty smug that my bowl of smelly...I'm feeling pretty smug that my bowl of smelly beans/grains has only been outside for two weeks.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.com