Henry – Page 59

Jacob Collier | Hallelujah

Returning to Jacob Collier today, this is hands down the most beautiful rendition of “Hallelujah” (2018) I have ever heard. The voicings, the reharm, the rhythmic profile, and, yes, a modulation from C major to B major. I’m not going to tell you where it is because you have to listen to the whole thing, and you can see it in the music from this video. Enjoy!

Let Me Be Your Star (from “Smash”)

“Let Me Be Your Star” from the TV series Smash (2013), performed by Katharine McPhee, is today’s feature. The composer for the series were Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, and Chris Bacon. Key change at 2:11.

Make Them Hear You (from “Ragtime”)

Today we feature “Make Them Hear You” from Ragtime (1996), with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Terrence McNally. The musical is based on the novel of the same name by E.L. Doctorow. The performance is by Brian Stokes Mitchell; the key change is at 1:27.

Randy Rainbow | There is Nothin’ Like a Wall

Weekend bonus mod, courtesy of Randy Rainbow! Key change at 3:09, but the whole thing is required viewing.

Jacob Collier | Once You

I have been meaning to introduce the MotD audience to Jacob Collier‘s music for awhile, so here is one of his songs, “Once You” (2018). Collier is truly one of the most incredible musicians and thinkers I have ever come across, and I highly encourage you to check out his other stuff on YouTube. It will blow your mind. A big shout-out also to June Lee, who does painstaking transcriptions of many of Collier’s songs, giving us the opportunity to follow along. There are too many key changes in this tune to list, so I will just leave you to listen. Enjoy!

Carol Channing | Hello, Dolly

The musical theatre world lost a legend today with the passing of Carol Channing at age 97. In honor of her more than 5,000 performances in the role of Dolly Levi, we say good-bye, Dolly. RIP. Key changes at 2:17, 3:13, 4:42, 5:41, and 6:19.

Regina Belle | Make It Like It Was

Regina Belle‘s 1990 hit “Make It Like It Was” is today’s feature; written by Carvin Winans, the tune was released on Belle’s 1989 album, Stay with Me. The track went to #1 on the R&B singles chart, reached #43 on the on the Hot 100 singles chart, and #5 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The key change is at 2:59.