Using History to Inspire Unique Musical Niches


Phillip Steir and Kenny Wayne Sheppard, two creative artists with diverse musical interests use historical inspiration to create unique industry niches. Steir began remixing hit songs from earlier eras and found a market for his work in film and advertising. And Sheppard found acclaim by bringing innovation to the traditional melody of the blues.

Steir’s remix of  the ’60s hit Magic Carpet Ride …Official  Remix Video

References

Seals & Croft 70s hit
Summer Breeze…3:25
http://youtu.be/QsHuV3Aj1os 

Steir remix
Summer Breeze    4..31
http://youtu.be/b26mI-LwxoU

Kenny Wayne Shepherd –
“Born With A Broken Heart”
Live ’96…4:19
http://youtu.be/8cHQTcdPDTk

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band –
“Blue On Black” Official Music Video
http://youtu.be/UulEF42mlVQ   5:42

 

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