Kim the Interpreter has died... Ten years later...

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  • Posts: 9,851
    I'm truly saddened by this news. After watching that version of GTF I now can not only hear the song but I can see it every time. When Given to Fly comes on I can see her signing that song as clearly as I can hear the music, it was a beautiful gift that she gave to us all. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
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  • Posts: 12,913
    RIP. very sad. 39 horribly too young to pass. What a great moment captured by the band and put on the video.
  • Posts: 31,013
    My heart goes out to Kim's family and friends.
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  • Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 114
    edited March 2015
    Ever since I saw that video the first time, I've thought of her every time I hear GTF.

    Such sad news :(
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  • Posts: 4
    edited March 2015
    So sad, too young. I love that video and the joy in it. I saw her interpret at Jones Beach with PJ.
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    LG2271 said:

    So sad, too young. I love that video and the joy in it. I saw her interpret at Jones Beach with PJ.

    I don't believe that was Kim, but an interpreter that looked like her. That St. Louis show in 2000 was the first and last she had interpreted for PJ, to my knowledge. I'd like to think she would've mentioned to me if she did interpret other PJ shows. :)
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  • THE 406 Posts: 6,736
    sad news...

    RIP Kim

    as others have said, when i hear GTF i think of that special moment...

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              San Jose

              San Diego 2 shows 

           
    2003 Missoula

    2005 Missoula

    2006 Denver 2 shows with Tom Petty 

             Gorge 2 shows

    2009 Utah

              LA1

              LA2

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    2013 Portland

             Spokane


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    edited March 2015
    Lost In Ohio said:




    Here's a recent article I found that mentioned Kim and the show she was at.
    http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/01/the-interpreter/

    Obituary should be appearing soon at St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

    I didn't see a mention of Kim in that article, that terp was talking about her experience standing a few feet away from EV. Ironically, she was one of my interpreters assigned at that very show she mentioned. She royally screwed it up big time, her and her partner. She was not prepared well for it, refused to work with me ahead of the show (lied to me that she was preparing for it) and as a result, she couldn't even do one song right and was unprofessional at times during the show. It was very disappointing and upsetting. I personally thought she had the nerve to mention that part in her article. But everything else she said is pretty accurate what an average interpreter go through and it is not an easy job, and can be exhausting. I always thank my interpreters for the jobs they've been assigned to me, if they do well.

    Kim didn't brag about the jobs she did, which is one of the things I really liked about her. She enjoyed her job, but it was about access first and not about herself.
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    EV: It's your band.
    ~Q Magazine


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  • Posts: 3,087
    Please accept my condolences. I feel so sad about Kim's passing. When I watched the video, I really felt her joy in what she was doing. May she rest in peace.
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  • Posts: 3,045
    I've always thought that video was so hot..sorry to hear of her passing..
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  • Posts: 1,484
    My condolences. :( Very sad to hear this news. RIP...
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  • Posts: 2,743
    Thanks to a fellow PJ fan who posted this on FB this morning.

    http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=kimberly-rae-schaefer&pid=174414202&

    Schaefer, Kimberly Rae Friday, March 13, 2015. Cherished daughter of Thelma Jean Schaefer (nee Shaw) and the late Frank Schaefer. Loving sister of Angela Schaefer (Collin Cox ). Loving mother of Connor Johnson. Dearest best friend of Daniel Johnson. Loving partner of Tim Eveker. Our dear niece, cousin, and friend to many. Kimberly was a sign language interpreter, certified at the MICS Master level. She provided interpreting services throughout the state in a variety of situations including medical, legal, business and post secondary education and performance. She mentored newer interpreters and students and had a knack for being able to encourage and build skills like no other mentor. Her passion was performance interpreting. She was well known, and requested throughout the area for her skilled interpretations of plays, concerts, and festivals. She was an amazing interpreter, trusted colleague, and treasured friend. Services: Funeral Service Friday, March 20, 1:00 p.m. at the Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd. Florissant. Interment Private. Visitation Thursday, March 19, 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to, Gateway Pet Guardians, or Lung Cancer Connection.
    JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
    EV: It's your band.
    ~Q Magazine


    "Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
  • Posts: 4,646
    Oh man . . . I just saw this. Just heartbreaking. What a talented young woman. My heart goes out to her young son and the rest of her family and friends. RIP Kim.
    And the sun it may be shining . . . but there's an ocean in my eyes
  • Posts: 671
    RIP Kim, such a beautiful soul!
    "Please help me to help you, help yourself." EV
  • Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    IamMine said:

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    I didn't see a mention of Kim in that article, that terp was talking about her experience standing a few feet away from EV. Ironically, she was one of my interpreters assigned at that very show she mentioned. She royally screwed it up big time, her and her partner. She was not prepared well for it, refused to work with me ahead of the show (lied to me that she was preparing for it) and as a result, she couldn't even do one song right and was unprofessional at times during the show. It was very disappointing and upsetting. I personally thought she had the nerve to mention that part in her article. But everything else she said is pretty accurate what an average interpreter go through and it is not an easy job, and can be exhausting. I always thank my interpreters for the jobs they've been assigned to me, if they do well.

    Kim didn't brag about the jobs she did, which is one of the things I really liked about her. She enjoyed her job, but it was about access first and not about herself.
    Thanks IamMine for the information you've provided in this thread. Maybe at some point (in a different thread if you think it would be more appropriate not to hijack this one) you would consider posting what it's like to experience a concert with an interpreter. Sorry to hear your PJ experience didn't go well, but perhaps you've had other good concert experiences?
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  • Posts: 2,743
    oftenreading said:


    Thanks IamMine for the information you've provided in this thread. Maybe at some point (in a different thread if you think it would be more appropriate not to hijack this one) you would consider posting what it's like to experience a concert with an interpreter. Sorry to hear your PJ experience didn't go well, but perhaps you've had other good concert experiences?

    Thank you for asking, oftenreading. People often forget to ask us how our show went with the interpreters but it's easy to ignore us when they're in the spotlight. :)

    It is kind of tied to Kim's thread because she knew the frustrations and problems I've had with interpreters and we were going to fix that, making it right and how I hoped to show others this is how it should be done, to educate other interpreters to follow suit - working together on translating songs and on the access issues. Too often interpreters resist the idea of working with deaf/hh patrons on how to translate the songs how they felt/saw the songs were about and the interpreters rather be in control of the "set list" (their own research and coming up with their own list to work on) and how to translate them (their own personal interpretations). And they also resist the idea of having to invest too much time in practicing songs they aren't going to get paid for...you know how PJ can be unpredictable with their set list. Terps can never get 100% of the songs in, often "on the fly" where they try to make the best out of it. Kim said she can understand that investment part, from an interpreter's point of view. But she was willing to work with me way ahead of the show on the songs list/translations so we would be in sync, and we would also try to figure out how to get her there, and get her assigned to my show. She knew she was going to lose a lot of money as far as investing that much time for a one time small pay from the venue, split with her team. She did it many times for other shows she interpreted. And also the fact that we became good friends...what a great way to finally meet in person at a PJ show and then hang out and laugh about it afterwards with organic and gluten free drinks in my hotel. :)

    To answer your question...out of all PJ/EV shows (20 in total), only a few good experiences with interpreters. The worst was at lollapalooza '07 (terps denied me access just to be close to EV, and they were top and also PJ diehards, welp - couldn't even see them at all - their egos...pheeeewwew!) and the best one was Cleveland 2006 that was a huge disappointment for others because everyone had high expectations for an entire Yield album. ;) The terp was so awesome (she liked PJ and was familiar with their music - thanks to her diehard hubby), focused on me (I was the only one needing an interpreter there), not the band and we were so into it. I loved it! She killed "Lukin"! That had me cracking up every time I listen to that song, I think of her translation. And this was in the "worst" seats - waaaay back up in the balcony but I had so much fun that night with her and my hubby. Since then, I've been careful and picky about who gets to interpret my PJ/EV shows (festivals are out of my control, though) and don't want to be so close to the stage with the terps. Clearly, I have trust issues with interpreters. I grew up with them. Ah, there are excellent interpreters out there! Just a very few good ones can really pull it off in performance interpreting...and remain humble, focused on us.

    So there you go. :) Thanks for asking. I can see Kim rolling her eyes, "Oh, you're bitching about it again? Jeez." Hahahahaha....I miss her already.
    JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
    EV: It's your band.
    ~Q Magazine


    "Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
  • Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    IamMine said:

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    Thank you for asking, oftenreading. People often forget to ask us how our show went with the interpreters but it's easy to ignore us when they're in the spotlight. :)

    It is kind of tied to Kim's thread because she knew the frustrations and problems I've had with interpreters and we were going to fix that, making it right and how I hoped to show others this is how it should be done, to educate other interpreters to follow suit - working together on translating songs and on the access issues. Too often interpreters resist the idea of working with deaf/hh patrons on how to translate the songs how they felt/saw the songs were about and the interpreters rather be in control of the "set list" (their own research and coming up with their own list to work on) and how to translate them (their own personal interpretations). And they also resist the idea of having to invest too much time in practicing songs they aren't going to get paid for...you know how PJ can be unpredictable with their set list. Terps can never get 100% of the songs in, often "on the fly" where they try to make the best out of it. Kim said she can understand that investment part, from an interpreter's point of view. But she was willing to work with me way ahead of the show on the songs list/translations so we would be in sync, and we would also try to figure out how to get her there, and get her assigned to my show. She knew she was going to lose a lot of money as far as investing that much time for a one time small pay from the venue, split with her team. She did it many times for other shows she interpreted. And also the fact that we became good friends...what a great way to finally meet in person at a PJ show and then hang out and laugh about it afterwards with organic and gluten free drinks in my hotel. :)

    To answer your question...out of all PJ/EV shows (20 in total), only a few good experiences with interpreters. The worst was at lollapalooza '07 (terps denied me access just to be close to EV, and they were top and also PJ diehards, welp - couldn't even see them at all - their egos...pheeeewwew!) and the best one was Cleveland 2006 that was a huge disappointment for others because everyone had high expectations for an entire Yield album. ;) The terp was so awesome (she liked PJ and was familiar with their music - thanks to her diehard hubby), focused on me (I was the only one needing an interpreter there), not the band and we were so into it. I loved it! She killed "Lukin"! That had me cracking up every time I listen to that song, I think of her translation. And this was in the "worst" seats - waaaay back up in the balcony but I had so much fun that night with her and my hubby. Since then, I've been careful and picky about who gets to interpret my PJ/EV shows (festivals are out of my control, though) and don't want to be so close to the stage with the terps. Clearly, I have trust issues with interpreters. I grew up with them. Ah, there are excellent interpreters out there! Just a very few good ones can really pull it off in performance interpreting...and remain humble, focused on us.

    So there you go. :) Thanks for asking. I can see Kim rolling her eyes, "Oh, you're bitching about it again? Jeez." Hahahahaha....I miss her already.
    Thanks IamMine - fascinating to read about your experiences. I am also laughing imagining Lukin being interpreted - that must really be something to see! I guess like in every profession there are people who are good, people who are not-so-good, and people like Kim who excel.
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  • Posts: 2,743
    oftenreading said:


    Thanks IamMine - fascinating to read about your experiences. I am also laughing imagining Lukin being interpreted - that must really be something to see! I guess like in every profession there are people who are good, people who are not-so-good, and people like Kim who excel.

    It's hilarious, forever recorded in my mind.

    And amen-t to the last statement.
    JA: Why do I get the Ticketmaster question?
    EV: It's your band.
    ~Q Magazine


    "Kisses for the glow...kisses for the lease." - BDRII
  • Posts: 3,502
    Very sad to hear about Kim's passing...sounds as if she was a truly giving and a genuine nice soul..My condolences go out to her and all her loved ones. Hearts and thoughts ~
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  • Temple of the cat Posts: 14,444
    How sad, so young :( I loved that video too. I am fascinated with the interpretaors at shows like that, I wish I could understand what they really convey.
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