Celebrating the 50th anniversary of two albums by two of Christian music's most popular artists whose shared gift was interpreting the material of others and making it their own.
Really interesting to read--and listen to--interpretation as an art form. Evie did very well with Give yourself to Jesus, which was never one of my favorites. I seem to recall that someone else who is celebrating 50 years is considering making an interpretive album. Yes, Lort!
It's a talent that seems to move in and out of popular culture. While it's celebrated via terrible talent shows today, the focus has completely shifted over the last 50 years. "Cover" songs are seen as a vehicle to display someone's talents--not as a vehicle to reflect the nuance of a song's meaning, which is what I appreciate about how cover songs were elevated, especially, in the 70s. Here's to hoping people become interested in hearing meaning again and not just vocal skill!
Really interesting to read--and listen to--interpretation as an art form. Evie did very well with Give yourself to Jesus, which was never one of my favorites. I seem to recall that someone else who is celebrating 50 years is considering making an interpretive album. Yes, Lort!
It's a talent that seems to move in and out of popular culture. While it's celebrated via terrible talent shows today, the focus has completely shifted over the last 50 years. "Cover" songs are seen as a vehicle to display someone's talents--not as a vehicle to reflect the nuance of a song's meaning, which is what I appreciate about how cover songs were elevated, especially, in the 70s. Here's to hoping people become interested in hearing meaning again and not just vocal skill!
And yes--the interpretive album is in process!
So glad to hear that the album is in progress!