A Review On The Performance By Mary Carpenter And Shawn Colvin
Lindsay Chandler
Lkc5074@psu.edu; INART 005 Section 3
Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin’s Acoustic Performance Review How would you describe your best friend? What are you like when you’re together? Relationships with best friends are unique. You let your guard down when you are with them. You are free to express yourself. This best friend relationship was perfectly exemplified when Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin took the stage together on a rainy Saturday evening in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. Although their music was the main feature of the night, what was even more speculator was the intimacy of the dynamic duo. The evening with Carpenter and Colvin was so relaxing and memorable, as the two created a comfortable, warm atmosphere while gracing the audience with not only their big hits but with smiles and laughter, as well. As the main feature of the acoustic evening was the music of Carpenter and Colvin, it seems fitting to first note what talented performers they both are. It is no wonder why each woman has racked up numerous Grammy Awards and various prestigious honors. The evening featured songs from both of their repertoires, new and old. Although alone both women are great singers, their voices together combined to produce something really special. Their vocals both complemented and contrasted each other in a unique manner to create beautiful harmonies. Although fans of more up-tempo music might complain that the music of Colvin and Carpenter put them to sleep, fans of the genre certainly enjoyed the performance. When the two were singing together, neither woman overpowered the other, and a balance between their voices was created. This raw, soothing acoustic performance was quite refreshing in a time where heavy, computer-altered music is gaining popularity. Speaking of popularity, what makes a performer well-liked? For many audiences, the performer must not only possess exceptional vocal skills, as he or she also needs to be able
Lkc5074@psu.edu; INART 005 Section 3
Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin’s Acoustic Performance Review How would you describe your best friend? What are you like when you’re together? Relationships with best friends are unique. You let your guard down when you are with them. You are free to express yourself. This best friend relationship was perfectly exemplified when Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin took the stage together on a rainy Saturday evening in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. Although their music was the main feature of the night, what was even more speculator was the intimacy of the dynamic duo. The evening with Carpenter and Colvin was so relaxing and memorable, as the two created a comfortable, warm atmosphere while gracing the audience with not only their big hits but with smiles and laughter, as well. As the main feature of the acoustic evening was the music of Carpenter and Colvin, it seems fitting to first note what talented performers they both are. It is no wonder why each woman has racked up numerous Grammy Awards and various prestigious honors. The evening featured songs from both of their repertoires, new and old. Although alone both women are great singers, their voices together combined to produce something really special. Their vocals both complemented and contrasted each other in a unique manner to create beautiful harmonies. Although fans of more up-tempo music might complain that the music of Colvin and Carpenter put them to sleep, fans of the genre certainly enjoyed the performance. When the two were singing together, neither woman overpowered the other, and a balance between their voices was created. This raw, soothing acoustic performance was quite refreshing in a time where heavy, computer-altered music is gaining popularity. Speaking of popularity, what makes a performer well-liked? For many audiences, the performer must not only possess exceptional vocal skills, as he or she also needs to be able