Sing A Song On Sunday – Unchained Melody
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Recording this was incredibly different than any other experience I’ve had. Generally, I hit record and erase several times before I even listen to the play back. This time, I just played it through once without fussing or stopping. I didn’t over think it, I just played. I’m not sure if this will ever happen again, so here’s the best example of what my first take sounds like.
It was one of my Dad’s favourite tunes and I played it privately and at his legion. He loved it performed as the record sounded, so I never messed with his magic. I think he’d dig this version though. Still thick with the songs original intention, but braised in my brand of Dad sad.
Thank you so much for listening.
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Amazing stuff, Jessica May.
Jessica, the delicate, almost reverent way you approached this song, so often done with large voices, is the freshest rendition I’ve heard in years. It’s as if your voice is the pretty brook that feeds the river.
Oh, Ammi. I need to write this down and read it daily. Thank you for giving me more strength for the next song.