I prefer to call them "inspirations". Where do I begin?
Originally - many classical composers, "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston, "Jesus Christ Superstar", Sting, The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan...
Recently - Patty Griffin, Coldplay, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bill Withers, Mark Knopfler, James Taylor, STING, Eva Cassidy, Marc Broussard, Tom Petty, U2, Jackson Browne, Wayland Patton...
Where do I stop?
Sounds Like
(Don't mean to appear "original" but) No one I can think of. Can you?
Born and raised in Russia, Lydia originally made her stand in the U.S. music scene as a lead vocalist and keyboard player for the Grammy-nominated band Bering Strait, which released 2 albums on Universal South Records and was featured in a "60 Minutes" episode, as well as a full-length documentary, "The Ballad Of Bering Strait". The band toured throughout the U.S., sharing the stage with such artists as Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Steve Azar, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Collin Raye, Wynonna, Phil Vassar, B-52s, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Kathy Mattea and Bela Fleck.
Being both a skilled singer and a classically trained pianist, Lydia also generously lent her musical talents to other acts, in the studio and on the road; the most notable contribution was her appearance on “We Are The Same” by Kenny Rogers.
While having developed an appreciation and love for both classical and country music, Lydia eventually found that when it came down to just her and her piano and her writing, she was tapping into quite a different musical place, its flavor being soulful, emotional and highly introspective. She was compelled to leave Bering Strait in 2006 to start searching for her own voice, not that of a singer or a player in a band but that of a solo artist. Between experimenting in the studio and playing live in a trio setting, she began finding it.
Lydia has recently teamed up with Paula Kay at Paula Kay Artist Management, and together they approached Alain Mallet (most known for his production work on Jonatha Brooke’s “Plumb” and “10 Cent Wings”), to produce Lydia’s debut project. Stay tuned!
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Thanks for your friendship, creativity and talent. Very clear voice and fresh arrangements of music. All the best from Kaiserslautern, Germany. Bryan McGhee
Hi Lydia,just stopping by to listen to what has become one of my all time favorite songs "Complete".You are a sensational singer/songwriter.Hope you have a great week my friend.Take care and God bless from William.
Hi Lydia, Hope you're surviving the madness of the CMA music fest. I bet this is an exciting time in Music City. Are you traveling at all this summer? Please let me know if you're coming to central PA anytime soon.
Hi Lydia. Really enjoyed the Youtube clip. You have awesome talent and such a rich voice. Have you considered a jazz lp? That would be sweet. Best Wishes, Michael.., p.s. if you get a chance, listen to Glory on my site. I wrote that with Whitney H. in mind.
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I'm really proud of Brandon. Stepping out from what he has been used to has been a challenge but he has been doing it! I'm not sure if he will try to get on American Idol yet or not. He had a great time with the American Idol Experience contest. Disney really has an elaborate set up with anything they do. His passion remains his music for worship and is in hopes contests could help finance recording work and things. He's trying to spread his wings some and of course I still would love for him to land back in Nashville permanently. He's planning to go back to college this fall so just have to see how things go and what he decides he wants to do.
Thank you for your friendship and encouragement, it means so much to him!
your words are kind, too, Lydia; for my friendship for you i have added your song "complete" like music of my page, to make to people who visit my page , be sensible at your voice. and i offer you a flower of magnolia, from my garden. have a sweet week-end.
bonjour, hello, Lydia; it seems that you understand french! pleasure is for me to have found you. i find you make beautiful music and your voice is melodious. my daughter,12, learn piano since this year. i hope and wish we keep in touch. here's for you a rose from my garden. all my friendship
Hey Lydia, You popped into my brain today, so I thought I'd stop by and say Hi. Hope everything is going well for you. Hersheypark has opened for the season so I'm sure I'll be there for some of the shows.
Lydia Salnikova is a very gifted musician who's compositions are truly brilliant. Her voice is not only beautiful but transparent and colorful. Best wishes in your career Derrick Paolo Teta!
Lydia, Good Morning and thank you for the ADD young lady. Listened to your songs and you have a great voice and sound. Best of luck to you. God Bless David Brendan Hunt
