I sang an acoustic version of Hotline Bling by Drake and some friends of mine played the instruments. It was my final for a class so here ya go

Hotline Bling

This is a binaural recording of 'Say Something', sung by Hannah Lorimer. It was recorded in Solmssen Court at the University of the Arts.

Best if listened to with a nice pair of studio headphones.

What's amazing about binaural is that you can hear her step and walk around and which way she's facing. Amazing. 

Enjoy! All respective rights to the original owners.

Say Something (Binaural)

This is a binaural recording of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". I'm singing the main melody, with Sarah Flaim and DevinRe Adams singing harmonies. 

It is completely a cappella and sung in Solmssen Court at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Best if listened to with quality headphones. 

Binaural is still something I'm playing with but I'm really excited. Here's a link to a version of "Say Something" https://soundcloud.com/itsjswift/say-something-binaural

Thanks!

Hallelujah (Binaural)

This is a binaural recording of John Whip's son, Starting to Let Go. It was recorded by me in the Caplan Recital Hall. Here is what John has to say about it:

"This song is about looking back on your life and realizing that you're finally over something or someone whether or not you want to be.  'Starting To Let Go' is inspired by one of my teachers who almost fell out of love with music, his true love, and how that put passion into perspective as his student.  Someday your favorite song will come on the radio and you might not hear it the same way you used to."

Check out John's soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/johnwhipmusic

Starting To Let Go (Binaural)

This is a binaural recording of a rehearsed opening of the show, Modern Day Love Story, written and directed by Matt Rosansky. This was part of the Fall 2016 shows at the University of the Arts and features DevinRe Adams, Donnie Grimm, Emma Andriatch, Gavin Cole, Julia Fegles, Kaitlin Pagliaro, Katelyn Coryell, Sandy Buz, Sarah Flaim, and William Shipley.

Rehearsal Opening for Modern Day Love Story (Binaural)

Landslide was originally written by Stevie Nicks and included on Fleetwood Mac’s White Album in 1975. It was written at a very crucial point in Stevie’s life, where her next step was undetermined and everything seemed to be falling apart around her. The song has come to symbolize many things–losing love, the changing times, being able to let go and let it all fall away, and not being okay with change while somehow embracing it at the same time. Because everything will be okay.

This one is for you, mom.

Jonah Christian – guitar
Jess Swift - vocals

Landslide (Binaural)

The bullet droppings were recorded from Josh Thorps's show, A Little More Spring, with his full permission. Each bullet represented a victim of gun violence in Chicago from January to April of 2017. The news reports are from a few prominent incidents that have occurred within the last year– gun violence in Chicago, the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, and the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.

The colors red, white and blue used to symbolize freedom and all that was good in America. The shield is meant to protect us. But if this is what our America is now, then what do those things mean anymore?

Our America (Binaural)

Every band has their struggles, and Fleetwood Mac laid them all out on Rumours. There were fights, affairs, battles with addiction, and they wrote about all of it and put out this album. The Chain symbolizes being tied to someone no matter what, no matter what they have done to hurt you or damage this nearly unbreakable bond. It’s frustrating and angry, but for some reason, you just can’t let go.

Eoin Murphy - guitar, lead vocals
Kevin Segal - bass
Jonah Christian - guitar
Phil Conine - drums
Shannon Grubbs, Jessica Leigh Swift - vocals

The Chain (Binaural)

This song is happiness. It is about love and being loved, and seeing all the good that they have to offer, mundane and extraordinary. Being faithful to your loved one and wanting nothing more than for them to come back to you, worshipping them like they are the rain coming down on Zion. Sure, there is all the surface stuff, but there is so much more than that.

Arranged by Reed Bodenstein, and performed by The Rick Kerber Tribute Ensemble, Directed by Randy Kapralick
 
Trumpets:
Joe Lockwood (Lead)
Dallas Taylor
 
Trombone:
Patrick Conlon
Randy Kapralick
 
Saxophones:
Mervin Toussaint – Alto Saxophone (solo)
Cat Madewell – Tenor Saxophone
Robert Rutigliano – Bari Saxophone
 
Rhythm:
Jonah Christian – Guitar
Ian Sadock – Piano
Patrick Brennan – Bass
Brandon Pirrocco – Drums
Michael Santa Cruz – Tambourine

Leads:
Jon Williams
Liv Rand

Chorus:
Ali Zaidspiner – Soprano
Enrica Iacovone – Soprano
Sarah Hynson – Alto
Bethany Harding – Alto
Giacomo Fizzano – Tenor
Andrew Malabunga – Tenor
Robert Trubilla – Bass
Jon Williams – Bass

Sunday Candy (Binaural)

A binaural recording of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and transcribed by Jeff Radigonda for this performance. Performed in the Caplan Theater for the University of the Arts Voice Faculty and Student Recital by Monique DeLuca, Chelsea Gault, Shirley Padron, Anna Ready, Elly Simon, Laurel Soffer, and Carol Luttrell.

House band is
Ross Bellenoit - Guitar
Ilya Setrakian - Keyboard
Alex Papatolis - Bass
Adam Gresko - Drums

February 28, 2018

Jessica Swift

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