Here is what Jonathan himself has to say about the songs:
This collection holds a mixture of quasi-pop songs, sounds that might have come out of commercial radio but which were then colored with flavors of latin jazz, movie soundtracks and quirky grooves. They reside in a genre on the outskirts of more easily categorizable music and while this may make the songs less accessible to the world at large, I contend that it makes them more interesting, memorable and meaningful. Here's the breakdown:
Feels Like Heaven - Most likely influenced by Stevie Wonder, in fact I would really love to hear Stevie sing this song, I'll have my people contact his people. written and recorded in 2003.
She's Really Something - A love song from my imaginary second honeymoon in Brazil. written and recorded in 2003.
Sapphire Eyes - The result of a request from Marisa that I write a song based on the short story "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde. Written around 2000, recorded to cassette tape a year or two later.
Walk Softly - A romanticized ballad of the days when I woke up at 2:30 am to go to work trying not to wake the family. written around 2004, recorded with the help of Kelby Thwaits in Dec 2007.
I'll Stay With You - Lullaby inspired by bedtime for my two boys. Some of the vocal tracks were actually recorded in our apartment after my family went to sleep. Written and recorded in 2003.
The name of this collection--"Drowning In Possibilities" reflects my struggle with finding my niche. Perhaps I am too diverse for my own good, leading to an overall lack of focus. But I do write songs that I can get excited about and I believe that is most important, and it's what I will continue to do.
Enjoy the collection--in fact, DOWNLOAD Drowning in Possibilities and add it to your collection. As always, comments are greatly appreciated and don't forget to VOTE! Poll is in the top right corner of the blog.
More to come in a month or so.
J.T.
