From classical piano: Schumann, Schubert, Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Scriabin, etc. From pop: John Mayer, Joni Mitchel, Fiona Apple, Cole Porter, Bruce Springstein, Ben Folds, Billy Joel, and i'll think of some more...
Sounds Like
Virtuosic classical piano meets alternative music sensibilities and smart lyrics. A unique combination of heartfelt storytelling over fast piano riffs and pop influenced musical contours.
Check out this video: Elephants (live at Bitter End)
In a review posted by J.S:
"It seems someone still cares about Schubert lieder. The classically-trained pianist Sasha Papernik, aka Sasha the Band, is blending Tango, Broadway, 30s European Nightclub, and, most surprisingly, Schubert into her new songs for solo voice and piano. With slower beats and simpler chords, her inclinations might have taken her into folk, given her propensity for ballad-like narratives and wistful images. As it is, the flurry of fingers behind her voice locates the energy somewhere in between Broadway and a slinky Casablanca evening club...."
Sasha Papernik is a graduate of Wellesley College and the Manhattan School of Music. A winner of national and international piano competitions since 1991, she is also a passionate singer, composer, and lyricist, and currently authors compositions where classical piano technique meets alternative music sensibilities. Her piano driven music supports a flurry of smart storytelling lyrics - creating a memorable new sound and texture that you will be singing along to long after you hear it. Currently, she is producing her first album of original songs and performing them at venues in New York City and the Boston area.
Hey Sasha! Your music is wonderful! All our friends and fans said nothing but great things about you. Lets def play again together sometime. We have some stuff coming up and I will keep you posted maybe you can jump on the bill!! The Shells
The fact that we have shows everytime you have a show is starting to get annoying! I wish I could be there on sunday to see you rock out and see the new band too!!!! Soon I promise! Tell Anthony to keep me posted...and likewise it's been too long since we hung out so let's make it happen! Good luck sunday! -Pete
That's so cool! I am Russian as well, I was actually born in Belarus, and I speak it fluently. I am really looking forward to the Russian songs,lol. I think I might come to see you at the Bitten End.
I saw you at the Knitting Factory, and you were amazing! Great job! You have a really wonderful and unique sound, but you remind me a little of Regina Spektor (who is one of my favorite's). Looking forward to more of your performances!
I am so glad to hear from you! I miss you too...I hope I make it back in time for your big gig...I took care of everything and now I am just waiting and it drives me crazy...anyway, I hope to see you back soon...annette
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