Cover of Coldplay's "Green Eyes" from Rush Of Blood To The Head album. Hope you enjoy!

Watch the full video here! ->
https://youtu.be/KBdTbf0CZ8c

Green Eyes (Coldplay cover)

Jonathan Joel is a NY-based artist inspired by forward thinking pop and classical crossover artists such as Charli XCX, Lindsey Stirling and string quartet Bond. 

"123_befree", his first release in two years, tells of the push and pull of an inward struggle. It transitions to a violin breakdown section, emoting feelings of hope, desiring to break away and "be free".

Combined with electronic sounds, "123_befree" is a unique venture out of the typical pop soundscape, perfect for future pop playlists.

123_befree

Cover of Lindsey Stirling's "Shatter Me" featuring Alaina Cross

Shatter Me feat. Alaina Cross (Lindsey Stirling Cover)

Check out my violin cover of Tate McRae's "Greedy"!
Hope you enjoy!

Greedy - Tate McRae (Violin Cover)

Listen to "Were You There?" (feat. Antonio Vidarte) out now!
I hope the message of this song blesses you this Easter weekend & every day! 
My friend Antonio did an amazing job orchestrating this piece :) 
Check out his music!

Hope y’all enjoy our take on this classic hymn.
Its messaging points directly to the suffering of Jesus on Calvary all those years ago, staging the repetitive question, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when He rose up from the grave?” “Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble”

“Were You There”
Written by: Frederick J. Work, John W. Work Jr. (Public Domain)
Arranged, recorded, artwork & lyric video by: Jonathan Joel
Orchestrated & Mixed by: Antonio Vidarte

SONG LYRICS:
Were You There
Verse 1
Were you there when they crucified my Lord
Were you there when they crucified my Lord
O sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble tremble
Were you there when they crucified my Lord
Verse 2
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree
O sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble tremble
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree
Verse 3
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb
O sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble tremble
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb
Verse 4
Were you there when He rose up from the dead
Were you there when He rose up from the dead
O sometimes I feel like shouting glory glory glory
Were you there when He rose up from the dead

Where You There? (feat. Antonio Vidarte) - Jonathan Joel

Sinister

Jonathan Joel is an emerging pop artist who puts artistry into motion every time he takes the stage. With dynamic vocals accompanied by breath-taking violin playing, this NY-based musician creates a one-of-a-kind oasis for his audience to let loose and express themselves.
 
Jonathan began his musical career at the tender age of four playing in church and could read music by age six. From humbling beginnings, he learned to hone his craft under the watchful eye of his mother who is a music teacher/band director. He continued to develop his skills throughout high school by playing in several orchestras and symphonies. By the time he was attending college, J was writing and producing his own electronic music while discovering his unique sound.

Ready to share his creative vision with the world, J moved to Nashville where he debuted his first single "Stronger" in the fall of 2017. Shortly after, he released his empowering, yet sultry, pop song, “Mascara.” 
As a self-proclaimed anomaly, J strives to empower others to embrace who they are through his art.

“For me, it’s about all the pieces-the music, lyrics, choreography and styling-coming together to create a beautiful story that connects with others. I hope when people listen to my music they feel free and liberated to remove any masks that they may be hiding behind and live more authentically.” 

J draws inspiration from an array of artists and genres ranging from pop culture icons like George Michael and Britney Spears to more classical influences like Lindsey Stirling and string quartet Bond. 

The avant-garde artist is on a mission to reclaim creativity and bring beauty to the world one song at a time. 

“I want to be a creative force that positively impacts people in an unconventional way. My music pushes the typical pop boundaries by incorporating idiosyncratic sounds from my classical, pop, electronic, and gospel roots.” 

Ultimately, Jonathan hopes he will be able to use his own story to inspire people to pursue their own passions, and live a life of meaning and purpose.

JONATHAN JOEL

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