We’re kickin’ the week off with some early Babs (1965) — this is not a performance to be missed! Key change is at 1:44, but you are short-changing yourself if you don’t watch this whole video.
Tag: vocal
Barbra Streisand | Children Will Listen
Today we feature Barbra Streisand’s “Children Will Listen” (1993). Modulation comes early at 1:34, but the whole track is just stunning. As Allmusic.com reports, ” As a singer, Streisand‘s rise was remarkable because her popularity was achieved in the face of a dominant musical trend — rock & roll — which she did not follow.”
Skunk Bear | A Neuroscience Love Song
From Alex Mosher, MoTD member, submits this track from Skunk Bear, a duo which provides (sometimes musical) science-centric explainer segments on NPR. According to its YouTube channel, the duo “(explores) the secrets of the universe, the wonders of nature, and answer(s) your science questions.”
Alex: “Happy Valentine’s Day! Modulation way toward the end, around 2:54.”
Barbra Streisand (feat. Jamie Foxx) | Climb Ev’ry Mountain
Here’s a duet from Barbra Streisand and Jamie Foxx, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” (2016). Modulations at 1:10, 1:33, and 2:50. There is also some great re-harmonization at the end.
Judy Garland | As Long As He Needs Me
Today we feature the incomparable Judy Garland singing “As Long As He Needs Me” (1964). Not many can match her in terms of raw emotional power, and she certainly delivers here. Key change around 3:15.
Shirley Bassey | You Needed Me
A 2005 Shirley Bassey performance of “You Needed Me” featuring TWO modulations! 2:10 and 2:44 Enjoy!
Elvis Costello + Burt Bacharach | I Still Have That Other Girl
Today’s modulation is brought to you by Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach’s “I Still Have That Other Girl” (1998). The huge modulation is around the 2:09 mark. Enjoy!
Meryl Streep, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton-John + Cher | What a Wonderful World
Today we have a special feature of Meryl Streep, Bette Midler, and Olivia Newton-John singing “What a Wonderful World” (1990). Modulation around 2:20. Enjoy!
Josh Groban | You’re Still You
Happy Tuesday! Today we feature Josh Groban’s “You’re Still You” (2001). Modulation is around 2:15. Enjoy!
Josh Groban | You Raise Me Up
Today’s modulation features Josh’s Groban’s “You Raise Me Up.” Groban had a hit in the US with the tune in 2003, but it’s been covered by more than a hundred other artists. Groban’s version made it to #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts in 2004 and was nominated for a Grammy award in 2005. Modulation around 3:15.