Vocal Points: A Single Voice Rings Out

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Adrina Thorpe, singer-songwriter from California, has been involved with music for a long time. Originally a classically trained musician, she fell in love with songwriting at the tender age of six. Since then, she has turned this love into a craft that she approaches masterfully. But it is not her songs which make her so special; it is her incredible voice that conveys emotion with such intensity and passion that makes her stand apart.

Her vocal ability is off the charts. She has such a powerful voice, but she sings in a way which is never forceful or overbearing. Her voice is flawless”not only can she carry a tune, she can work with her voice to create many different effects. At times her voice is soft and gentle, other times it pierces through you, giving you shivers. Thorpe has an amazing way of picking and choosing the right moments to let her full vocal power out. Obviously, this ability comes from familiarity with her voice and, of course, from practice. Because of her vocal control, Adrina’s second album Halflight & Shadows, which was released in 2009, is incredibly interesting to listen to. From a song like, “Everything Changes” which is more upbeat to “Midnight” which is hauntingly beautiful, you never know what pleasant surprises you’ll find when you listen to the album.

It’s no surprise that Adrina’s influences are singers like Sarah Mclachlan, Alanis Morissette and Jewel, all of whom have magnificent voices.  While you can hear some similarities, Adrina is by no means trying to imitate these women. It is clear that her love of music has led her to appreciate other voices, but also has pushed her to be her own voice. She is clearly very passionate about singing, taking care to make each note she sings special and convey great emotion.

Now, she could easily sing your typical, straightforward love songs, but instead she chooses to do something unique and tell a different story with her voice. Adrina sings with a purpose, and does not try to fit the cookie-cutter mold like other pop artists. Instead, her songs dive deeper into the harsher emotions, telling a real story that many pop songs skip over. While some artists are only surface-deep, Adrina is so much more. Her voice can convey her pain, longing or hope and no matter what her message, it is still incredibly beautiful and pure. Adrina is a rare find, and we are excited to see what she’ll do in the future.

Check out her incredible music on OurStage!