This next blog will present singers who "own" their song. That is, there is one particular song that they do not sing, they own. It is theirs.
It is a single song that:
1. they can sing well,
2. they like, and
3. they can empathize with the character which they are portraying,
These ingredients come together for a performance in which not only the musicianship of the artist comes out, but the intents of the author are clearly conveyed.
Following are performances in which the singer owns their song (if anyone out there is actually following this blog and listening to this music, I hope you're using good speakers):
Tommy Körberg owns "Anthem".
(This footage is from the actual CD recording.)
Judy Kuhn owns "Nobody's Side".
Michael Balls owns "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables".
Ray Charles owns "Georgia on my Mind".
Murray Head owns "Pity the Child".
I bet he really dreads getting ready for the high notes at 3:18 and 4:26...
The following performances are in previous posts, but they area clearly examples of a performance in which the singer owns their song.
Mary Black owns "Song for Ireland".
Philip Quast own "Stars".
Ruthie Henshall owns "I Dreamed a Dream".
...um, excuse me, but...
Do they make 'em like that anymore?
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