Sunday, 27 December 2015

What’s The Difference Between A Real Artist And A Music Industry Cookie Cutter Product?

In these days of instant hip-hop groups, Easy Bake techno music, and instantly forgettable people with hairstyles in music videos, music fans are having a hard time listening to actual music. It’s one of the strange facts of the music industry that it’s the real individuals that drive modern music.
You could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. The endless surge of cookie cutter music products, whether they’re boy bands or cutesy-cutesy two word “female artists” is virtually unavoidable in the media. Ironically, it’s the people who actually sell, whose fans can’t get enough of their music, who actually deliver for the industry. Adele’s recent album is a case in point, and there are many other examples of real music beating packaged trash.
Having said which – It’s not easy being a real artist. Working with your own material, trying to establish an artistic presence, and simply getting things done are a lot tougher if you’re not a cookie cutter product. It’s like the industry really doesn’t know what to do with actual talent.
That hasn’t stopped some people. Younger artists are doing it the hard way, but they are having an impact. The current generation of musical individualists isn’t making many compromises in the process, either, much to their credit. With a bit of support from friends and a lot of obvious determination, they’re making their own way.
A case in point is a new Los Angeles music artist called Natalie Roth. Roth is actually a multimedia artist, as well is a musician/songwriter. She started in movies as a kid, and branched out into music. She is, in fact, a bona fide multimedia artist. She also started by doing some really difficult subjects for her songs, notably Daddy, a song about the effects of divorce on kids and Israel, a song for peace. Not exactly your average bit of pop dreck.
The question is whether or not the music industry actually recognizes relevance when it sees it. One good song will beat any number of sloppy, repetitive bits of musical LEGO any day of the week. With any luck, Roth and her generational get the industry out of its coma. For more information and to see her stuff for yourself, visit her website here at http://natalieroth.net/ .

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

How Do You Do A Song About Divorce? Ask Natalie Roth

Divorce is the nuclear war in relationships. It affects everyone. The fallout is grim, and long lasting. That said – Try writing a song about it. Some of the most beautiful, and some of the most truly gut-wrenching, songs in modern music come from this very hard subject.
Case in point – Natalie Roth’s Daddy. This is a truly epic, Emo, you name it, excursion in to a whole environment. Natalie Roth is a multimedia artist with some major credentials as an actor and a definite talent for visual as well as musical presentation. She worked with Israeli legend Avi Toledano on this song, and the result is truly fabulous, if confronting in so many ways.
It’s no minor achievement for an Indie music artist to hit this level of professional quality, but Roth, with her background, sails through it perfectly. Not a cliché in sight, just a great song with a very well-produced, well thought out video which will hit most viewers right between the eyes.
This is a story-telling song, trying to get through the message from her father about how it all came to be, and reinforcing the strong bonds in the father/ daughter relationship. As a study in songwriting, this is on a whole different plane to the old-style approach. It’s very emotional, it is actually quite draining to watch, in some ways, and it is extraordinarily effective as an individual piece of music.
It’s not often that modern music really tries to manage or even refer to these real life asteroid strikes. It may be that modern song writers, confronted with a particularly vacuous culture, don’t feel that they can actually write about things like this. More’s the pity, because it means a lot of good musical expression and songwriting doesn’t get a chance to be heard.
If you’re looking for a virtual How To manual of songwriting at a very high level on a very tough subject, visit her website here at http://natalieroth.net/. In particular, pay close attention to the character betrayal and the musical motifs. Expect to be stunned.

Finding The Mix – When Does Pop Become Art In Modern Music?

With all the sage verbiage about modern music, it’s interesting to note that really new ideas always seem to come as a surprise to the pundits. With Emo music, for example, it took years to find a definition, and by the time they did, the definition was basically irrelevant.
One of the most noticeable things in modern music is that the entry of performance art and storytelling has made a huge difference. All those anime video clips may have desensitized the critics, or maybe they just didn’t get it in the first place.
Contemporary music artists are lumbered with an industry which seems to have a very hard time keeping up with all the new stuff coming on the market every second. In the case of Emo music, it was passed off as mere teenage angst for years, during which people missed out on some very good, if nerve-racking, songs.
The good news is that some modern artists aren’t waiting for the seal of approval from whatever ivory tower it comes from. Natalie Roth, a Los Angeles music artist, is a case in point. Roth isn’t a vacuous formula pop singeror some sort of progressive music ideologue. She’s a songwriter with a track record in acting, and a definite knack for telling stories in her videos.
The result is a type of performance art, using two art forms to deliver a third form. Her song Daddy, for example, is Emo music to the nth degree, just much better done. This is a portrayal of a situation in a particularly effective way, leading the performance tell the story with the song.
If opera is an art form, so is this. It’s simply being done in a different way. This actually is a type of performance art, too, without the elaborate hype. With straightforward, it’s effective, he gets the message across, and yes, it is art.
The question is whether or not the hopelessly out of touch entertainment industry will figure it out. Meanwhile, make up your own mind. Visit her website here at http://natalieroth.net/.

Natalie Roth- The New “Species” Of Mixed Media Artist?

Natalie Roth is an interesting study in mixed media art. She’s been an actor since the age of 3, and is an accomplished recording artist. The interest stems from how she uses her talents in multiple media forms.
There’s a strong argument among media experts about the emergence of new multi-format artists, and the simple fact is that artists of this type have a distinct advantage over more conventional single format artists. She has certainly made a point with some of her material, notably the single Daddy, a tough visual story about divorced parents told in a surprisingly effective, well produced video. This is “multi-format” in the literal sense of the expression – The creativity is applied at all levels of production.
The borderline between conventional media and entertainment is blurring rapidly. Watching Roth, you’d have to say that the artists with talents in multiple wheels are definitely winning the battle. This is a very big issue in music the moment, and the broader entertainment market.
It’s inevitable that entertainment media will change drastically in coming years, but the new multimedia artists are going right off the map in terms of content and presentation. That’s a big deal for production, and it’s a particularly big deal for media distribution. How do you market a media product, if you don’t understand it? Many cynics feel that market doesn’t really have a clue, and will be led by the nose by the younger generation to the Next Big Thing.
Roth, to her credit, seems to be proceeding on her own merry way of doing her own thing, and it works very well. One look at her work indicates that if you have the talent, you can do practically anything. Rather amusingly, people don’t seem to have found a real description for her work. She is being called “world pop”, “pop country music”, and just about everything else.
If nothing else, this degree of vague comprehension tends to support the idea that the market doesn’t really have a clue. Historically, the best artists in history have been better defined by their work than by descriptions. The equation seems to be that Talent plus Versatility plus Passion equals good product.
For more information, and to make up your own mind, visit her website here at http://natalieroth.net/.

Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Natalie Roth – Breaking The Mold For Modern Artists

Natalie Roth is what you’d call a real multimedia artist, in any possible sense of the expression. Whether it’s films, television, singing, songwriting or producing she has achieved a unique artistic role in everything she does. She’s no mug punter in any kind of media; she’s articulate, expressive, and doesn’t mind coming up with new ideas regardless of the somewhat vague and too often generic nature of worldpop music.

Her latest music is a good reflection of this DIY approach to creative media in all forms. She doesn’t mind taking on tough subjects, either, as reflected in her anthem-like song for peace “Israel” and the staggeringly poignant “Daddy”, a song about that toughest of life experiences, divorce and the effect on kids.

This is a type of pop music, but with the added depth and range of an experienced actor and singer/producer, it takes on a lot of extra values. “Emo” is a bit of an understatement as a description, too simple as a definition for this type of multimedia work. The video is touching, tough, and extraordinarily perceptive.

She’s no neophyte in the acting role, either. “Daddy” is a collaboration with Avi Toledano, an Israeli musician and songwriter with a list of credits which is like a Who’s Who. It’s a fascinating example of what can really be done with a real music video as a story telling vehicle.

She doesn’t stick to the pop music genre, either. You’ll hear familiar musical forms from Israeli and other types of music throughout her work. There’s a sort of inbuilt core humanity in her music, transcending cultures and styles. She’s breaking the style restraints so common for contemporary music artists and simply creating her own style.

It works, too. Natalie Roth’s music and media is pretty much in a league of its own, artistically. Her singles like “Abandoned”, “Rent free” and “143 (I love you)” are good examples of being in the genres, but not of the genres.

For a look at a truly unusual, interesting young artist who’s got a lot more to give, check out her website here at www.natalieroth.net.

Natalie Roth – Breaking The Mold For Modern Artists

Natalie Roth is what you’d call a real multimedia artist, in any possible sense of the expression. Whether it’s films, television, singing, songwriting or producing she has achieved a unique artistic role in everything she does. She’s no mug punter in any kind of media; she’s articulate, expressive, and doesn’t mind coming up with new ideas regardless of the somewhat vague and too often generic nature of worldpop music.

Her latest music is a good reflection of this DIY approach to creative media in all forms. She doesn’t mind taking on tough subjects, either, as reflected in her anthem-like song for peace “Israel” and the staggeringly poignant “Daddy”, a song about that toughest of life experiences, divorce and the effect on kids.

This is a type of pop music, but with the added depth and range of an experienced actor and singer/producer, it takes on a lot of extra values. “Emo” is a bit of an understatement as a description, too simple as a definition for this type of multimedia work. The video is touching, tough, and extraordinarily perceptive.

She’s no neophyte in the acting role, either. “Daddy” is a collaboration with Avi Toledano, an Israeli musician and songwriter with a list of credits which is like a Who’s Who. It’s a fascinating example of what can really be done with a real music video as a story telling vehicle.

She doesn’t stick to the pop music genre, either. You’ll hear familiar musical forms from Israeli and other types of music throughout her work. There’s a sort of inbuilt core humanity in her music, transcending cultures and styles. She’s breaking the style restraints so common for contemporary music artists and simply creating her own style.

It works, too. Natalie Roth’s music and media is pretty much in a league of its own, artistically. Her singles like “Abandoned”, “Rent free” and “143 (I love you)” are good examples of being in the genres, but not of the genres.

For a look at a truly unusual, interesting young artist who’s got a lot more to give, check out her website here at www.natalieroth.net.

Monday, 12 October 2015

How Does A Singer Songwriter Fit Into World Music? Ask Natalie Roth

World music” is a gigantic arena these days. It includes the usual prepackaged pop, indie music, and a few mavericks in the form of singer songwriters. Cynics could be forgiven for thinking that singer songwriters are at the bottom of this heap. Modern pop music is seen as pretty grim by some, lacking the individuality and style of the past, and hardly the best place for passionate, talented people to be trying to make a living.

Fortunately for music and music lovers, world pop music is outgrowing the banal restraints of the market. Global music is becoming much more cosmopolitan, much more flexible, and the digital audience is definitely interested in anything and everything.

Natalie Roth is a case in point. This young lady is a singer songwriter and a multimedia artist. She’s obviously not waiting for the market seal of approval to move on to new ideas and try new things. Her music is “eclectic”, in the sense that it doesn’t have anything much in common with mainstream schmaltz. It’s passionate, it’s different, and very reassuringly, it is also quite popular.

Natalie’s music has a lot in common with her generation – It’s very broad ranging in subjects, styles, and goes its own way. Her single Daddy is powerful emo music in the most literal sense of the expression. This isn’t “easy” songwriting – Roth apparently doesn’t do mindless ditties. She is, in fact, a good example of the new generation of singer songwriters who ignore conventions.

She’s also a good example of the fact that the traditional definitions and categories of modern music are rapidly becoming very much out of date. Good singer songwriters all have one thing in common – Individuality. No two singer songwriters are alike, and each makes a contribution to music according to their skills and talents.


Roth has a place in modern music as a bona fide singer songwriter and as a maverick. Let’s be thankful that these younger musicians aren’t sticking to the stale old formats. For more information about this interesting artist, see her website here at http://www.natalieroth.net/.

How Does A Singer Songwriter Fit Into World Music? Ask Natalie Roth


“World music” is a gigantic arena these days. It includes the usual prepackaged pop, indie music, and a few mavericks in the form of singer songwriters. Cynics could be forgiven for thinking that singer songwriters are at the bottom of this heap. Modern pop music is seen as pretty grim by some, lacking the individuality and style of the past, and hardly the best place for passionate, talented people to be trying to make a living.

Fortunately for music and music lovers, world pop music is outgrowing the banal restraints of the market. Global music is becoming much more cosmopolitan, much more flexible, and the digital audience is definitely interested in anything and everything.

Natalie Roth is a case in point. This young lady is a singer songwriter and a multimedia artist. She’s obviously not waiting for the market seal of approval to move on to new ideas and try new things. Her music is “eclectic”, in the sense that it doesn’t have anything much in common with mainstream schmaltz. It’s passionate, it’s different, and very reassuringly, it is also quite popular.

Natalie’s music has a lot in common with her generation – It’s very broad ranging in subjects, styles, and goes its own way. Her single Daddy is powerful emo music in the most literal sense of the expression. This isn’t “easy” songwriting – Roth apparently doesn’t do mindless ditties. She is, in fact, a good example of the new generation of singer songwriters who ignore conventions.

She’s also a good example of the fact that the traditional definitions and categories of modern music are rapidly becoming very much out of date. Good singer songwriters all have one thing in common – Individuality. No two singer songwriters are alike, and each makes a contribution to music according to their skills and talents.


Roth has a place in modern music as a bona fide singer songwriter and as a maverick. Let’s be thankful that these younger musicians aren’t sticking to the stale old formats. For more information about this interesting artist, see her website here at http://www.natalieroth.net/.

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

Natalie Roth – New Face, New Voice, New Direction?

Natalie Roth is doing all of the above. Roth is a competent, thoughtful songwriter who’s often in a multi-mode, eclectic mix of almost pop country music, world music, and pure pop. She has some fun moments, and some pretty intriguing deeper moments, like her current song Daddy, which is a sort of emotional epic of separation with a child torn between parents.

If you haven’t heard Roth before, she’s an American artist  from California with strong Israeli roots in her music. She’s quite different in one way from most contemporary music artists, with a background from childhood in movies including Baby Sister, Lima: Breaking the Silence, The Delta Force, Iran: Days of Crisis, Rentfree and a lot more.

Ok, So If You Cross A Songwriter With A Video Artist, What Do You Get? Natalie ROTH

Artists have a range of strengths and “areas of exploration” when it comes to videos. Not Natalie Roth. She started singing at the age of 3, and worked in films from there on, including some with Lee Marvin and Raquel Welch. Roth is a natural in videos, and the results are interesting to watch. Add the songs, and you have a virtual production company writing its own songs.

This particular Los Angeles Music Artist, unlike many, obviously has her own ideas. Roth creates videos which are quite different. Consider the usual music video, then consider a ballad-like, tough call video about a child faced with parental separation called Daddy. Not exactly the same thing. It’s worth mentioning that real artists don’t follow the herd, and Roth, to her credit, certainly doesn’t.

Her songs are a pretty eclectic mix of modern music and Israeli music, following both her generation and her cultural heritage. The results are quite unpredictable. She can put together a good pop hook, too, among the other music. You’ll see Daddy followed by songs like Abandoned, Rent Free, and others. She’s no one trick wonder with her songwriting, obviously, and even does a bit of social comment in Israel, A Song for Peace.

Natalie Roth – New Face, New Voice, New Direction?


Natalie Roth is doing all of the above. Roth is a competent, thoughtful songwriter who’s often in a multi-mode, eclectic mix of almost pop country music, world music, and pure pop. She has some fun moments, and some pretty intriguing deeper moments, like her current song Daddy, which is a sort of emotional epic of separation with a child torn between parents.

If you haven’t heard Roth before, she’s an American artist  from California with strong Israeli roots in her music. She’s quite different in one way from most contemporary music artists, with a background from childhood in movies including Baby Sister, Lima: Breaking the Silence, The Delta Force, Iran: Days of Crisis, Rentfree and a lot more.

When you listen to her music and watch her videos, that experience comes out in various ways. Daddy is a truly confronting video in one way, putting the viewer in the child’s position between parents. Roth puts herself in a relatively unobtrusive part of the video, letting the duet with Israeli singer Avi Toledano flow.

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

New Singers Making Waves - Who Is Natalie Roth

Getting anywhere as a new singer is hard work. To get ahead, you need to be good, with good material and a good presence, musically and on set. One of the new singers who’s uncompromisingly making progress is Natalie Roth, a Los Angeles Music Artist. This lady has quite a list of credentials, and an interesting style which is getting noticed even in the very demanding LA music scene.

Natalie Roth was raised in the entertainment industry. The lady was born in Los Angeles. Her mother is a popular dancer in Israel and Europe and her father is also a multi-talented person. By profession, he is a musician, interior designer, and songwriter. With that background, it’s pretty obvious why Natalie has accomplish so much, so early in her career. She’s also an actress from childhood, making her theatrical debut in the movies with lead actors like Lee Marvin, Chuck Norris, Raquel Welch and other big names.

Her music is an unusual mix of emo, classic pop, contemporary Israeli music and modern music. In many ways, however, she’s a true individualist, the unique classic singer/songwriter combination of skills. Her voice is in the upper middle range, and quite distinctive. She uses an interesting, and often intense range of phrasing which makes her a standout. Her most well-known works are the songs 143 (I Love You), Abandoned, and Rent Free.

Monday, 6 July 2015

Ok, What’s Your Idea Of A Surprising Career In The La Music Scene? Try Natalie Roth


Individualism is the key to real success. In marketing, standouts are the products that make the grade. In music, it’s yourself. Your songs, your music, your presentation, your style and character are the major factors. In music, the “unique selling points” of products boil down to one thing – Talent. With a million acts and bands in the city alone, just making yourself heard takes some doing. You need some experience in the media circus, too.

A young lady called Natalie Roth has done pretty much all of the above, in spades. She started as a child actress at a very early age. She was promoted up the ranks of child stars working with very large name-people like Lee Marvin and Raquel Welch.

That sort of media experience really builds character and skills, as well as credentials, and it shows in her video work. She’s now also a singer/songwriter, with her own songs, working with high end singer/songwriters like Avi Toledano, one of Israel’s leading artists. Her current release Daddy is a duet with Toledano. This is a pretty confronting emo song about family separation, and the video is as much a story as a song.

Her pop music has been fueled by a combination of profound life experience and depth of the human spirit. This is indie music with soul and an individual touch which is the sign of the true songwriter’s art. She’s one of those new music artists that tends to stick with you when you listen, and when you hear her, she has that instant link with both pop and the classic songwriter’s vibes.

New Singers Making Waves - Who Is Natalie Roth


Getting anywhere as a new singer is hard work. To get ahead, you need to be good, with good material and a good presence, musically and on set. One of the new singers who’s uncompromisingly making progress is Natalie Roth, a Los Angeles Music Artist. This lady has quite a list of credentials, and an interesting style which is getting noticed even in the very demanding LA music scene.

Natalie Roth was raised in the entertainment industry. The lady was born in Los Angeles. Her mother is a popular dancer in Israel and Europe and her father is also a multi-talented person. By profession, he is a musician, interior designer, and songwriter. With that background, it’s pretty obvious why Natalie has accomplish so much, so early in her career. She’s also an actress from childhood, making her theatrical debut in the movies with lead actors like Lee Marvin, Chuck Norris, Raquel Welch and other big names.

Her music is an unusual mix of emo, classic pop, contemporary Israeli music and modern music. In many ways, however, she’s a true individualist, the unique classic singer/songwriter combination of skills. Her voice is in the upper middle range, and quite distinctive. She uses an interesting, and often intense range of phrasing which makes her a standout. Her most well-known works are the songs 143 (I Love You), Abandoned, and Rent Free.

Her latest offerings, Daddy and Israel, are pretty challenging, as well as fascinating. Daddy is a very intense song, a duet with Avi Toledano. This is an exploration of a scenario many families know all too well – The separation of father and child, set to music with some poignant moments in the video which complement the heartfelt lyrics.