Introducing Cheryl Craigie, an independent and determined singer, songwriter, and musician who carries a rich heritage of music in her veins. Since she has been channeling her emotions through music from her early days, the art of making outstanding music has developed in her in recent times. Her songs have an uncanny sense of authenticity that makes them not only catchy but also create seismically emotional feelings regarding various aspects of love and life. She presented a scorching track, “What’s Going On,” on the 30th of June. Take a cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and let me walk you through the magic of this wonderful piece of music.
With its very first sound, “What’s Going On” comes out not only as an incredibly catchy piece of music but, at the same time, without any aggressive attempt to attract the attention of the listener by means of excessive bombast. The listener is softly and irresistibly attracted right from the first chime, with the help of the production, which emanates an inherent vitality and creates a certain atmosphere. However, the real gem of the track lies in Cheryl’s vocal delivery, which can be described as exquisite beauty, fragile and delicate, but emotionally intense at the same time. The ethereal sound of her voice is the best way to illustrate how amazing the track really is.
In reflecting on the eternal significance of the song she created, Cheryl reveals a thoughtful insight that gets right down to the bone of human existence: “‘What’s Going On’ is one of those songs that is still just as relevant now as it was when it was written,” Cheryl notes, her words laden with the deep and rich weight of an artist that understands the pulse of the world she inhabits. “The message of understanding, compassion, and caring about one another is timeless. The world is a hard place, but with just a little bit of compassion and tolerance, the world could be a wonderful place. I recorded this song in the hopes of honoring Marvin Gaye’s masterpiece as well as expressing the same sentiments from myself. I just hope people will listen to the song and take something positive from it.” In those few sentences, Cheryl reveals the true spirit of her artistry in all its purity and nobility. To perform such a masterpiece of modern musical history as the famous song by Marvin Gaye is a very challenging task for any artist, but she does it with amazing elegance and fearless respect and her unique sense of vulnerability. She does not just reinterpret the classic song; she gives its immortal words the voice of our days and turns its appeal for peace into an appeal for empathy in these disunited times.
Each one of those vocals that floats through “What’s Going On” is a prime example of sincerity and transparency in singing, and the overall performance is built around that gut-wrenching truthfulness, one that you will remember for many days even after it ends. The truly amazing thing here is that Cheryl performs every instrument on her own, showing her multi-instrumental skills in action. That idea is brilliantly realized in an outstanding cinematic manner thanks to Eric Goldberg, who has been working with her for many years and who knows how to arrange music in a perfect way. Lastly, mixing engineer Lenny Delorey works some magic here, carving out stunning clarity and depth into the sound to make sure that the recording reflects the unique vision of Cheryl.
Cheryl’s music ranges across a remarkable array of genres and has continued to showcase her determination in creating songs that create a personal connection between herself and the audience. Finally, “What’s Going On” is a truly remarkable and inspiring work that stands out as a great monument to Craigie’s undeniable skill as an artist, a very important musical piece created in order to inspire and connect people. And it is precisely the combination of such humility and independence of vision that makes Cheryl Craigie one of the strongest artists out there, proving to us that music in its most sublime form is the greatest bridge between people. In a music scene filled with countless fads and meaningless sound, there is no question that Cheryl is a true musician, making sure that she is not using her position to provide some kind of entertainment, but giving the world what it needs most right at this time: healing and the truth. To find a musician who is pouring all of his/her soul into the music, providing something meaningful and useful to people, is quite a gift. It is not only the discovery of another favorite song, but finding your own way through life as a fan of this artist.
Stream “What’s Going On” on Spotify
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