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This original piece started out as a final project for a class back in January 2022. Making music in a digital audio workspace was completely out of my comfort zone, was a big learning curve for me, and honestly a little overwhelming. We were two weeks into the class when my Grandma Kiteck passed away. As I was reflecting on memories of her, I found videos from a few summers ago where we were eating lunch in her kitchen and she was talking and just telling stories. This is when I thought that I could use some of those clips of her speaking to turn this class project into something more meaningful for me and my family. Although I was proud of what I had created at the end of the class in January, I had this feeling it wasn’t quite done and that I wanted to present this somehow at my recital. That’s when the talented musician, composer, and all around brilliant visionary that I get to call my friend, Brian Paulding, agreed to help me. He knew exactly how to bring my ideas to life both conceptually and physically. I really cannot thank Brian and the other musicians involved in this project enough. The time and energy that was put in means more to me than you know. Now my family and I have something that will keep the memory of our dear Jennie Belle alive forever. Thank you!
In this piece you will hear a few of Grandma Kiteck’s favorite songs, Amazing Grace, Ashokan Farewell, and The Swan. These songs are special because they call back to her time in her beloved church choir and her years as an impactful strings teacher in her community of Berea, Kentucky. You will also hear a variety of bell sounds. It’s not surprising that Jennie Belle collected bells, right? I remember as kids, we would always test out the different bells that she had around her house. All different sizes, shapes, and sounds. Lastly, you will hear her reminiscing on her family, growing up, and on her life in general, which was not easy, and in fact outright hard at times. Through it all, she was kind, positive, and still laughed, which was one of my favorite things to do. Make her laugh. It is a beautiful sound that I am grateful to have recorded.
lyrics
Audio 1: Mother's name was Goldie Bea and they didn't want to name me Jennie Bea so that's where I got my Belle name. Jennie Belle.
Audio 2: We called him Uncle Fuzzy because he had red hair.
Audio 3: But, it was a big family for sure.
Audio 4: That's what he said, we'll just put her in this shoe box and put her under the stove tonight and if she's awake in the morning she might make it. Looks like I did make it.
Audio 5: It's a miracle. It's surprising when you go over things that happen in your lifetime.
credits
released April 25, 2022
Violin, Ellie Schaer; Piano, Eric Klaxton; Drums, Ben Paulding; Guitar, Brian Paulding
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