Hayley Williams: Voice, Identity, and The Art of Performance

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "The Body Keeps the Score" - Mentioned as a book Hayley Williams is interested in for its insights into anxiety and regulation.

Videos & Documentaries

• "Wayne's World" - Hayley Williams' favorite movie, which she quotes frequently and finds endlessly entertaining.
• "Gogglebox" - A UK show featuring families and friends watching and commenting on television, which Hayley Williams enjoys for its wholesome and often surprising reactions.

Music

• "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen - Hayley Williams' favorite part of the song is mentioned, and it's suggested as background music for her "bat signal."
• "Last Hope" by Paramore - A song that Hayley Williams wrote during a difficult time, which has taken on new meaning when sung back by fans.
• "Man I Need" by Olivia Dean - A song Hayley Williams recently cried to, finding it joyful and feminine, inspiring her.
• "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees - Hayley Williams' chosen last song to hear before she dies, also noted for its CPR beat.

People Mentioned

• Doug Peck (Musical Director, Voice Teacher, Pianist) - Hayley Williams' and Amy Poehler's voice coach, credited for his expertise and supportive teaching style.
• Catherine Hahn - Friend of Amy Poehler, who introduced her to Doug Peck.
• Rashida Jones - Friend of Amy Poehler, where Amy and Doug Peck first sang together.
• Julia Child - Referenced humorously by Amy Poehler to illustrate Doug Peck's high level of expertise in voice coaching.
• Zac Hanson - Member of Hanson, who inspired Hayley Williams to play drums as a child.
• Elliott Smith - Musician whose music Hayley Williams was introduced to by Zac.
• Joan Jett - Seen by Hayley Williams on Warped Tour as an inspiring female performer, admired for her masculinity and sexiness.
• Kathleen Hanna (Musician, Activist) - Frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, admired by Hayley Williams for her work and activism.
• PinkPantheress - Performed "Misery Business" with Paramore on stage.
• Daniel (Record Producer) - Hayley Williams' friend and collaborator on her new record.
• Mike Myers - An improviser from Amy Poehler's theater background who made it to SNL, serving as an example.
• Tia Carrere - Actress who played Cassandra in "Wayne's World," admired by Hayley Williams.
• Rob Lowe - Actor whose villainous role in "Wayne's World" initially made Amy Poehler dislike him, redeemed by his later work in "Parks and Recreation."
• Missy (Singer from Mannequin Pussy) - Connected with Hayley Williams over DMs to discuss vocal issues and the "No Music for Genocide" initiative.
• Olivia Dean - Artist whose song "Man I Need" inspired Hayley Williams.

Organizations & Institutions

• Motion Picture Academy Retirement Home - One of the places Amy Poehler's choir performed for.
• LA Children's Hospital - Another place Amy Poehler's choir performed for.

Bands & Musical Groups

• Paramore - Hayley Williams' band, mentioned for their long career and specific songs like "All I Wanted."
• Failure - A band Hayley Williams was introduced to by Zac.
• ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead - A band Hayley Williams was introduced to by Zac.
• Hum - A band Hayley Williams was introduced to by Zac, noted for playing shows next year.
• Bikini Kill - Kathleen Hanna's band, mentioned by Amy Poehler.
• Le Tigre - Kathleen Hanna's band, mentioned by Amy Poehler.
• Mannequin Pussy - A band whose singer, Missy, connected with Hayley Williams.
• The Linda Lindas - A young band Hayley Williams performed with and admires for their intelligence, political awareness, and confidence.
• Queen - Band whose song "Bohemian Rhapsody" was discussed.
• Bee Gees - Band whose song "Stayin' Alive" was discussed.

Other Resources

• Copenhagen Music Scene - Hayley Williams mentions a vibrant and inspiring music scene in Copenhagen.
• No Music for Genocide Initiative - An initiative discussed by Missy from Mannequin Pussy with Hayley Williams.
• Moxie - A movie directed by Amy Poehler that featured The Linda Lindas.