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Willie Nelson’s “Heart of America”: A Soundtrack Song About Shared Belonging
Willie Nelson brings a conversational voice to “Heart of America,” a recording for The Gray House soundtrack. Released when he…
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Thirty Musicians, One Paris Square: Julien Cohen’s Street Rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Julien Cohen brings the changing scale of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” into Place de la Contrescarpe in Paris. With Mickey Callisto…
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The Band Behind the Build: Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” in Houston
Journey’s Houston performance of “Don’t Stop Believin’” reveals how much the song depends on a shared build. Steve Perry’s vocal,…
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From a Quiet Verse to Shared Strength: COLOR MUSIC Sings “You Raise Me Up”
COLOR MUSIC Children’s Choir brings a shared sense of reassurance to “You Raise Me Up.” Recorded before Russia’s full-scale invasion…
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Before It Became an Anthem: Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” in Houston, 1981
Journey’s 1981 Houston recording brings the slow build of “Don’t Stop Believin’” into focus, from Jonathan Cain’s opening piano figure…
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