"Desert Song" // by säje
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2020
- GRAMMY Award® winning vocal supergroup, säje, perform their very first original composition "Desert Song". Nominated for a GRAMMY Award® in the Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals category, this was the first song ever released by the group, and their only song at the time of their nomination.
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säje is: Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage.
Featuring: Adam Levy, guitar; Anna Butterss, bass.
"Desert Song" was written by säje, and arranged by Erin Bentlage with Amanda Taylor, and Johnaye Kendrick/Sara Gazarek. Audio and video recorded by Ricky Chavez/Buckets Moving Company; video edited by Ricky Chavez; audio mixed by Lynne Earls; mastered by Chris Allen. Recorded Feb 29th, 2020 at the Blue Whale in Los Angeles, CA. "Desert Song" artwork and säje logo by Cecile McLorin Salvant.
“säje is blazing a new trail for female composers and performers in the jazz world”
-- Micah Hendler, Forbes
“...[säje is] taking the vocal jazz ensemble into the 21st century.”
-- Abe Beeson, KNKX/NPR
“...transcendent music.”
-- DownBeat Magazine
“We wrote 'Desert Song' together last year, at our very first retreat in Palm Springs. That weekend was actually the first time all four women were in a room together, so we spent the time cooking and swimming, sharing stories, and collectively falling in love with one another. But we also wrote this song. And we conceived of how we wanted to shape this collective, what we wanted it to stand for, and how we would share it with the world. In ‘Desert Song’ the ocean is meant to represent the masculine relationships we used to turn to for validation, and arriving at the desert signifies the empowerment and love we feel by leaning into the strength and femininity of this group.”
Lyrics :
I bet when you see the ocean
You’re drawn to the strength inside the waves
But if you get caught within the ocean
The undertow will let you lose your way
I bet when you reach the ocean
Can’t wait to sink your toes into the sand
Instead you will sink into the ocean
And watch your heart pulled slowly from your hands
She’s calling, She’s calling
She’s calling, She’s calling
Someday you will reach the desert
Held by the warmth within the skies
Breathe in the exhale of the desert
And see your self reflected in her eyes
The moment you reach the desert (you realize)
She’s been singing a song of life and love
And to your surprise you’re singing with the desert
You’ve always known the words to sing along
You have a voice, You’re coming home, where you belong
She’s calling, She’s calling
She’s calling, She’s calling
You know a song is right when you get the chills.
This song feels so light feathered and weightless. I love it
or when it gets Grammy nominated :P
absolutely
I was born and raised in the high deserts of California. Ive always found the areas surrounding my hometown to be incredibly haunting and majestic all and the same. I also grew up an hour or so from the beach, and it’s beautiful too, but there is something specific and desperate about the desert that just makes it more magical. I miss my hometown, and I miss the desert, but this song makes me feel more at peace, and it’s the first song in my life that has been able to describe how it feels to be in the desert. It’s the first song in my life I’ve heard about the beauty the desert has to offer, and the story it tells, and the song it sings. Thank you for this. I’ll never forget it.
I'll think about it were I to ever visit a desert
Their blend, timbre and intonation is incredible.
I'm so incredibly proud of these ladies and their Grammy nomination still has me SPEECHLESS!
(AND I'M NOT JUST SAYING THIS BECAUSE JOHNAYE IS MY SISTER 🥰)
Bro this song is amazing, my school varsity jazz choir sung this and a clinician for them that knows säje said they captured the mood perfectly
congrats on the Grammy nomination 😭❤️
I've listened to this over and over last night and this morning I'm waking up with it ~ this is healing, this is magic, this is so beautiful!
I just found the sound my heart makes when I stand on the ocean at sunset, hold a hand in the morning, watch birds glide over my back deck and daydream out the window on long road trips… beautiful.
This is one fine piece of music!
It combines virtuosity and musicality of the singers that I haven't heard since CSNY.
No instrument can match the sound of pure voices.
Go, girls, go!
so lucky to have had such an amazing group talk to my choir, they mentioned that we should try to sound more like one another and I had no idea they meant it so literally
Stunning. The composition, the vocal arrangement, the group interaction...four perfect minutes of music.
I'm so happy this song was part of my Spotify discover weekly. I love it so much. Your voices, the guitar, the bass, everything in harmony is so soothing and healing. Thank you for creating such a beautiful song. 💚
So beautiful. I can't stand that there's only one recording to listen to! Can't wait to hear what's next for you all. Thank you for this today.
discovered this today and have listened to it on repeat. WONDERFUL harmonies as a musical person its so pleasing :))
I think UA-cam directed me to this song because I watched Jack Conte rave on the Pomplamoose channel. Jack was right. UA-cam hit the jackpot, and I heard some delicious chord choices while sensitive singers made it sound pretty on a nice recording with an elegant arrangement. I'd love to hear a live performance at a university in a tile floor lecture hall or choir room.
A cathedral?
@@gooddaysahead1 Yes. A cathedral or chapel for a spiritual atmosphere... and this recording is perfection...
this is the kind of music the angels like
This song reminds me so much of The Free Design. Absolutely beautiful. I just can't get over how warm and seamless their harmonies are.
wow that ad lib at 3:03!
I love everything about this. That vocal arrangement is stunning.
Bass an guitar are predictably subtle and nuanced. Adam is the best.
I feel like flying now 😅
I've been listening (and loving) this song for the last 2 months since finding it on Jacob Collier's playlist. First time watching a video of them today and I'm in tears in the first 10 seconds. So beautiful. Bless you, sisters! I'm very inspired as a singer/woman/human/soul. Love from Australia
Oh my!
This sounds like it's one angel singing but a biblical-esque angel with four mouths their voices are so united it's unbelievable
PURE JOY! I loved being lost in this song while I listened. Thank you all!
perfect unison. that's hard to do that well.
Convocation brought me here. Love this so much!
Wow! Beautiful!
Got here via Jack Conte at Professional Musicians React (now Dead Wax).
I'm in love with this song and uffff their voices 🫠 I'm melting down like butter. ❤️
You all an inspiration to the others who are going make their first composition.
Love you guys. Thanks for this amazing song 😍
Congratulations on your Grammy nomination. This song is just beautiful!
Oh my goodness that was perfection!! What a delight. Thank you.
What a breath of fresh air to my soul... wow... moved to tears. Erin! This is incredible!
just plain gorgeous! and very harmonically hip in a subtle way....
Some sounds are just... indescribable. There are literally no words for how gorgeous that is.
we're doing this in my choir!
❤🎉❤🎉 beautiful ty.
✨lyrics ✨
Dessert Song by säje
(i tried to write down the lyrics as best as i can, pls feel free to correct me if there’s any mistakes!)
verse 1
i bet when you see the ocean
you’re drawn to the strength inside the waves
but if you get caught within the ocean
the undertow will have you loose your way
verse 2
i bet when you reach the ocean
can’t wait to sink your toes into the sand
instead you will sink into the ocean
and watch your heart fall slowly from your hands, oh
chorus
she’s calling (calling)
she’s calling (calling)
she’s calling (calling)
she’s calling
verse 3
some day you will reach the desert
held by the warmth within the skies
breath in the exhale of the desert
and see yourself reflected in her eyes
verse 4
the moment you reach the desert (moment) (you realize)
she’s been singing a song of life and love (she’s been singing songs of life and love)
to your surprise you’re singing with the desert
you’ve always known the words to sing along
pre-chorus
you have a voice to share your song
you’re coming home to where you belong
chorus
she’s calling
she’s calling
oh, she’s calling
she’s calling
outro
she’s calling, calling
she’s calling, calling
calling
thank you!
Not much raises the hair on my arms these days, but this - your blend, tonality, synchronicity - did it and makes me want more.
Brought to tears. What a gorgeous song and performance! Thank you!
Wow, you ladies are just magical!!! This is what we need during these times of turmoil. Soothes my nerves!! Beautiful! Amazing!! Thank you!!
so surprised these ladies arent selling out stadiums. what a gem ive found today! my ears are blessed
Resplendent... Such a beautiful blend of voices along with a lovely, understated arrangement. Kudos to the guitar and bass players as well. Perfectly played!
This should be life's soundtrack.
Beautiful!
beautiful!
Gorgeous harmonies and melodies
Beautiful!!!!!
Really beautiful! Congrats on the nomination, ladies.
Lovely vocals!
How wonderful!
So lovely. Thank you!
Beautiful! We need these voices right now!
love the harmony- beautiful
Very beautiful voices and harmonies. Such a unique group. Wishing you a congratulations for your Grammy nomination!
WOW!!!!!!!
Loved hearing this at DeMiero, but I can appreciate so much more the subtle nuances of the moving parts and chords, and the powerful unisons you all have, now that I'm hearing it recorded. Can't wait to hear what's in store! :^)
so much love for this!
Mesmerizing.
Beautiful.
Gorgeous. I’m blessed for hearing you sing and I hope it won’t be too long until it’s live
so beautifull! Thanks for your music.
GORGEOUS SOUND!
Exquisite harmonies and beautiful voices
BRAVO !!!!
Wow! Goosebumps over and over. Lovely
This is beautiful, thank you for this❤️
So amazing and beautiful! Congrats on the grammy nomination
I can't stop listening to this, so beautiful!
This is beautiful and heartfelt from four phenomenal musicians! Thank you for sharing this wonderful work!
your voice is like water.. love it
absolutely magical! Can't wait for more!
Love you gals!!! Keep on . . .
This is so beautiful. I can't get over it.
Goosebumps! Wow!!!!
Absolutely stunning. Listening to this brings me so much peace....
Amazing! Vocal arrangement is superb!
Sounds sooooo beautiful
Beautiful clarity and delicacy. What a delight!
Absolutely beautiful
MAGICAL
SO GOOOOOOD ✨✨✨
So wonderful! I so appreciate your approach, your musicianship, the artistic vision. Thank you for being you.
Amazing!!! Pure beautiful ❤️👌
Ugh the blend is so gorgeous
Wonderful performance. What an enchanting sound you have with that harmony!
wonderful!
..:soooo so so so good!:....
So clean! Jeez love this song so much!
Blue is the new Grammy! Congrats for the nomination! You deserve the best!
It’s so beautiful! I was stunned when I heard this at Demiro this year! Thank you so much for sharing!
this is so amazing! i’m singing this in my choir class and i’m just so in love with this song❤
Wonderfulllllllllll!
Breathtaking and.... medicinal in the best way!
So beautiful it gave me goosebumps
we aspire to sing like y'all. beautiful, moving, magical. thank you.
Their voices are just out of this world Beautiful 😍
awesome!
An amazing visit to a place that can only exist in music.
Sublime! Thank for this
Their voices is of angelic, vibrations, energy, and frequency. They are all on synchronization harmonies amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Never heard such a amazing blend.
WOW! Tears👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I listened to this for the first time yesterday. Such inspiring music that calmed me down right when I needed it. Magical!