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The Shape of my Heart
My cover of Shape of My Heart by Sting (1993, album Ten Summoner’s Tales) for our song challenge on singeo.com. it was Ray’s pick this time. I wasn’t familiar with the song at first, but I really enjoyed learning it. I arranged it in four-part harmony. The chorus was especially tricky to keep in rhythm, but it was a fun challenge to tackle. I shortened it a bit and did 3 verses and 2 times the chorus. (more…)
These Boots are Made for Walkin’
My Cover of These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ (Nancy Sinatra, 1966). It was Sue’s pick for the Fortnight Song Challenge! I was thrilled to sing this one with my friend Lilly, who was visiting, and we had a lot of fun singing together. For the chorus, I added a second harmony line to give it a little extra depth and texture. (more…)
Knocking on Heaven’s Door
My cover of Knocking on Heaven’s Door. It is one of Bob Dylan’s most iconic songs, written for the 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. With its simple yet profound lyrics and haunting melody, the song explores themes of mortality, farewell, and acceptance. (more…)