Janice Martin is a bit of a jack of all trades: Army veteran, Led Zeppelin fan, violinist, pianist, author and jaw-dropping performer. In this performance she does more than put a classical twist on the iconic rock band's "Kashmir" — she does it flying in mid-air.
This reminds me of the spectacular synchronized-swimmers' performance to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven." It's amazing how well a little grace and a classic rock song go together!
Yes, Janice is also an aerial acrobat, but unlike most others, she can play the violin while twirling above the stage of an arena. The daughter of a minister, Janice graduated from the prestigious Juilliard and then joined the army. It was with guidance from her father, who taught her to work hard, and the Army, which taught her she can overcome any obstacle, that she was able to combine all of her gifts into one amazing routine.
"Music was always more natural to me than speaking," Janice said. "I went to Prairie School, a tiny school, and I was a cheerleader-in-a-basket – I'd do the cheers and then run over and play the trumpet in the band."
When she first tried this incredibly difficult routine, it was a real pain in the butt. "I broke a lot of bows," she said. "I got a lot of bruises. I broke a finger. I smashed a violin in my face." But she never gave up.
The reason she chose Led Zeppelin? "I do that because Led Zeppelin is my favorite band." There you have it!
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