Nancy Burridge—-
Carol Forsloff — Years ago if a performer wanted to make it big on the stage or in film, he or she had to make a trip to Hollywood or New York and knock on many doors. This meant some talented people had to leave hearth and home, travel somewhere, and often work at a job with flexible hours in order to have the time and money to make the necessary contacts to have that one big chance. These days shows like The Voice provide performers this opportunity from the armchair of one’s home. Nancy Burridge, one of the greatest singers in a community called Fandalism, hopes to be that person whose voice is selected for a great future in the music world.
Burridge, like other performers who vie for a chance to be seen and heard on The Voice, submitted her video to the show with two songs and an overview of her music background. This is in line with what others have done to be recognized on Americas Got Talent. Jackie Evancho, for example, was discovered on YouTube because many viewers had seen the young girl perform and the many thousands of views created enough of a sensation that the show’s producers took notice. It is Burridge’s hope that the same thing may occur with her performance on YouTube.
Fandalism is a music sharing site and also a community where people can present their music in a supportive place. Philip Kaplan, the developer and owner of the site, created the community in early 2012 with an eye to giving musicians that big chance. Burridge is just one of more than half a million individuals who are now members of the site.
America prides itself on giving people an opportunity to be successful, but in these days of economic travail it is much more difficult for musicians to have that big chance. Social media, however, can be of great value in catapulting a great performer to stardom. It is Burridge’s hope to be one of those fortunate few who make it into the national spotlight.
The Voice is one of a number of television shows where America’s talent can be seen and heard by millions. It is one of the dominant shows on the NBC network. To be selected, an applicant must submit a video for the judge’s evaluation. Then the contestant goes through a number of rounds, while receiving coaching from the professionals associated with the show. This means performers have an opportunity, once chosen to perform live on television, to get professional advice and assistance they can use in their careers, even if they are not selected as a winner in the final round.
Today many people in the social media music community, Fandalism, have their hopes pinned on a performer from the community “family,” a woman of a certain age of maturity, one of those mothers who put aside dreams of a great performing career to raise children. It is now time, Burridge says, to take that leap of faith. With her dazzling voice and shining personality, that leap may just land Burridge on national television to the delight of her Fandalism friends and others who have come to know this great performer as one who not only is a unique talent but who supports the music of others in a loving, giving way.
Those interested in watching Burridge’s performance and offering their support can find her submission on YouTube at this site address:
Very good article Carol and Nancy Con-grads with this positive promotion on your music!!
Remco is one of the talented performers on Fandalism and very talented as well. Thank you for responding to this article.
Carol Forsloff is One of the Most Extraordinary People I Have Ever Known and For Her[Also a Wonderful Performer] To Selflessly Highlight and Support the Superb Nancy Burridge in Her Application, is just another Sign of what a Great Contestant She Would Make !! Anyone who Reads Carols Article and Hasn’t Listened to Nancy’s Offerings on Youtube, Should Get The ‘Cyber Bus’ There Straight Away ! Only Hearing is Believing ??? Thank You JL
Carol, Many musicians have people who inspire them. I have been so fortunate to meet many, many talented people in my life. You are one of those, Carol, as is Remco who has already commented and so many others I cannot name them all here. I feel so humbled by all the amazing talent I am seeing around me. I have already won where it ultimately counts the most, with the waealth of friends I have found!
Your article was so flattering and so kind to me. I am awed by it and hope I can live up to the hopes of those whose opinions I value and treasure! And I am so delighted that you are telling the world about this wonderful family of musicians on Fandalism. It is a world where we all speak the language of music along with caring and support and understanding! I thank Philip Kaplan every chance I get for the wonderful opportunity he has created! Thankyou for writing this amazing article! Most sincerely, Nancy
Yes, I agree with John Lunn! Carol Forsloff is a superb musician and is affectionately called Auntie and Sis on Fandalism! she inpires us all to be our best and shows by the example of her own wonderful talent! Bravo, Carol! Nancy
Thanks, John. I find Nancy not just to be a talented singer but a wonderful human being. She is delightful to write about, as I believe in truth for this magazine, and her music is evidence of how special she is.
Well Carol a super fine bit of journalistic material there.. All words spot on. Yes i do hope Nancy gets something here. go Nancy Go and when you become big and famous you can get me that lovely Gibson guitar i want hehehe!.. You go for it girl you got as much chance as the next person so you get in there. Nancy got it all she got the talent, beautiful looks, stunning voice even though you don’t have to be beautiful in this game to hit the spotlight but it helps! Sometimes.. Yes Nancy is a very good friend and an important part of this family here on Fandalism.. Best of luck Nancy big time!! Excellent Carol lovely write up you did for her..
Excellent article Carol about a very talented and as you said a wonderful human being. Nice of you(Carol)to write these awesome articles,it gives us insight about the person and I must say you are pretty spot on about Nancy and in quoting your words… “great performer as one who not only is a unique talent but who supports the music of others in a loving, giving way”. All the best to Nancy in “The Voice” hoping they acknowledge what we at Fandalism have already acknowledge, that she is a very, very fine singer as well as a good person.