Yesterday, on Sing Out Day, I heard esperanza spalding sing out and play bass at a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert of Wayne Shorter music.
If you want to hear esperanza sing out with her voice, start at 12:11 of this Wayne Shorter tribute concert on YouTube:
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Joyful, talented, and creative people like esperanza spalding and Wayne Shorter make me want to sing out about humanity.
I also want to sing out my gratitude to my husband Michael for giving me the gift of that amazing concert.
Is there anything in today’s blog post that makes you want to sing out?
On Be Mad Day, I’m going to sing out my two “mad” songs: “I’m Mad About You” and “Other People’s Anger” (not yet on YouTube).
Feel free to sing out about anything in the comments section, below.
Thanks to all who help me sing out every day through this blog, including YOU!
I’m singing out my gratitude to my mom and my sister, who visited me on the psych unit today!
I sing out all my best wishes to you, Carol anne! 💙💙💙
What I loved most about Esperanza’s sing out was the look of joy on her face as she sang. As someone who most definitely can’t sing, I have always imagined that the ability to do so must give the singer such a sense of joy that they are able to lift their voice in song.
You convey that sense of joy without singing, Barbara.
My ukulele teacher emphasizes the importance of confidence, saying, “Sure, I played a wrong note but the important thing is everyone heard it!” I think that’s a good way to encourage everyone to sing out. Also even if you hit a wrong note there’s always a chance to get the next one right.
Thanks for helping me sing out, my friend.
I love to sing out in my car while driving most anywhere. that is where pretend that I have an incredibly wonderful singing voice, and there is no one to dispute that as it is either just me, or someone I’m close to who goes along with it and joins me in song. then when I step out of the car (my live performance studio), I am back to my regular level of singing ability and my class of 3-4 year olds who are the most forgiving and accepting audience ever. for them it’s a matter of enthusiasm, and nothing to do with skill. )
I love the way you sing out, beth.