I’ve totally fallen in love with Brazilian harmony. I don’t know what it is – maybe the lovely minor 7th flat 5 chords and the way that they pivot to new harmonic centers – or what, but it’s an amazing thing.
My first exposure was to Milton Nascimento on Wayne Shorter’s record Native Dancer, but it has stuck with me all these years.
So Sarah Song is the song of the week. First of all, here’s the link:
It’s from the World Rising release, and it required that I get over myself and sing. It’s funny how hard it is for me to own it. I’m really a rather good singer, but I’ve preferred to hide out for all these years.
Ever do that?
I sure have…
Peace and love,
Ben
Dear Ben,
What a beautiful song, and your vocals are awesome. As a singer, I know the tendency to compare ourselves to others, but you are absolutely right on that every voice is unique, and a gift to the world. So sing on, man!
Your talents are many, and valuable.
Much love,
Nancy
Ben, I very much like this piece. It is lovely and your voice makes it all that much better. Thanks for stretching! It’s a great example to us!
Susan
Wonderful, magnificent, beautiful.
Ben – Voice sounds sweet, dude! Very pretty piece & vibe. Good onya!
Best,
Fuzzbee
Ciao Ben, this song is one of my favorite song in your great album. It is great and I love the atmosphere you create with this song.
Cheers from Italy,
Francesco
I think this is a very comforting, warm, emotionally sung song.
I know your feeling of not wanting to sing. I am just going through that same thought process. I am primarily a composer as well, but I am finding that there is no other way but sing to showcase some of my songs.
Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us. It is very beautiful
Glen
HEY BEN,
I LOVE IT! MY KIND OF MUSIC! YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY AND SING IT IN YOUR FUNDAMENTAL VOICE AN OCTAVE LOWER USING A BREATHY TONE. BRAZILIANS DON’T ALWAYS HAVE GREAT VOICES, BUT THEY HAVE THAT BREATHY, SEXY TONE THAT IS INVITING. PUT SOME LYRICS TO THAT SONG BOY. YOU’VE GOT A HIT ON YOUR HANDS.
BLESSINGS,
DARHLENE
Dear Ben, like you said each voice is unique, The song is great, and what is the most important thing is the feeling you but in the song and you really did it. Best luck.