The Song and Winding Road
Greetings from c-c-cold New York City. I was away at my beach retreat this week working on a big folder of unfinished songs from the last year or so. I'm happy to report that four new babies have been born this week! The muse/stork has been kind to me.
Last night I went to "Spring Awakening" on Broadway. I enjoyed the show and thought the score was refreshing and provocative. However, the phallic insistence on whipping out microphones for every number seemed truly silly. I think even Freud would have been annoyed. Tonight I am finally going to see "Company". I loved the latest production of "Sweeney Todd" (much to my surprise) so I am really excited to see this version of the first Broadway show my parents took my sister Liz and me to see. Hats off to Barbara Walsh for having the guts to put her own stamp on the role of Joanne. Elaine Stritch was so phenomenal in that role that I know she was instrumental in leaving no doubt that I had to become a performer.
One of the fun things about blogs that I want to get into is having more of a conversation with you. I have begun thinking about my next CD for Telarc and before our meeting in March to map out details, I wanted to reach out to you and tap your ideas. I love doing symphony pops concerts and so we are strongly leaning towards doing a symphonic CD with a European orchestra. Are there songs you have always wanted to hear me sing? Is there a song you've discovered that you think would benefit from the Callaway touch? A song you wish I would write that makes a statement about something on your mind? Songs you've heard me perform that I've never recorded? We are planning to go into the studio this August or September for a spring release. Since I intend this to be the most spectacular CD I have recorded, thanks for any inspiration you can offer.
For those of you in the Tri-state area, I will be performing tomorrow night with some illustrious jazz talents in a concert called "My Favorite Things" at Symphony Space. There are still tickets available so check it out in Latest News on this site and come if you can. For tickets call 212.864.5400.
My friends, thanks for reading and thanks for writing, should you be inspired. Take care, stay warm and be of good cheer!
Last night I went to "Spring Awakening" on Broadway. I enjoyed the show and thought the score was refreshing and provocative. However, the phallic insistence on whipping out microphones for every number seemed truly silly. I think even Freud would have been annoyed. Tonight I am finally going to see "Company". I loved the latest production of "Sweeney Todd" (much to my surprise) so I am really excited to see this version of the first Broadway show my parents took my sister Liz and me to see. Hats off to Barbara Walsh for having the guts to put her own stamp on the role of Joanne. Elaine Stritch was so phenomenal in that role that I know she was instrumental in leaving no doubt that I had to become a performer.
One of the fun things about blogs that I want to get into is having more of a conversation with you. I have begun thinking about my next CD for Telarc and before our meeting in March to map out details, I wanted to reach out to you and tap your ideas. I love doing symphony pops concerts and so we are strongly leaning towards doing a symphonic CD with a European orchestra. Are there songs you have always wanted to hear me sing? Is there a song you've discovered that you think would benefit from the Callaway touch? A song you wish I would write that makes a statement about something on your mind? Songs you've heard me perform that I've never recorded? We are planning to go into the studio this August or September for a spring release. Since I intend this to be the most spectacular CD I have recorded, thanks for any inspiration you can offer.
For those of you in the Tri-state area, I will be performing tomorrow night with some illustrious jazz talents in a concert called "My Favorite Things" at Symphony Space. There are still tickets available so check it out in Latest News on this site and come if you can. For tickets call 212.864.5400.
My friends, thanks for reading and thanks for writing, should you be inspired. Take care, stay warm and be of good cheer!
posted by Ann Hampton Callaway at
8:37 AM
5 Comments:
I believe an orchestral version of YOU'RE SO VAIN is long overdue.
I'd love to hear you sing Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
I suggest "Love, You Didn't do Right By Me" - Irving Berlin from White Christmas. I've always wanted to hear you do this...
How Could You Believe Me When I Told You That I Love You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life ~ dangerously slow or SLOW.
Dearest Ann,
I have always wanted to hear you sing Diana Krall's "Charmed Life." ....also, "The Look of Love"
Hope you are having a "Charmed" Day!
XXOO,
Tobi
PS Please say hello to Shri & Muffin!
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