Tribute to the Extraordinary Eva Cassidy ~
I discovered the profound beauty and talent of Eva Cassidy just recently while recovering from surgery. Laptop surfing, I was searching for something to...
Tribute to the Extraordinary Eva Cassidy ~
I discovered the profound beauty and talent of Eva Cassidy just recently while recovering from surgery. Laptop surfing, I was searching for something to take my mind off the emotional anguish and physical pain of my recent wounds. Somehow I stumbled across the videos of Eva Cassidy's Live performance at Blues Alley.
From her first notes, I was stunned and captivated. And comforted. Her musical selection, interpretation, range, enunciation, sustaining notes, phrasing, rich timbre and vocal acrobatics are exquisitely overwhelming. Her power and softness are a constant marvel. Her delivery is perfection.
The sheer beauty of her music reaches very deep inside me and yet simultaneously transports me far beyond myself.
It is rather foolish to do what I've just done (and have never before felt compelled to do); put together a simple, inadequate slide show. Especially when we are blessed with the great and haunting footage of Eva's live performance at Blues Alley. But it is my humble, yet passionate thank you to Eva Cassidy for sharing her unforgettable music, art and spirit. Her voice is a conduit to something bigger, more profound and extraordinary than words can express.
My heartfelt appreciation goes to Barbara and Hugh Cassidy for bringing Eva into our world and to Chris Biondo for believing in Eva and making it possible for us to still hear her.
For more information about Eva Cassidy's incredible music, art, life and legacy of inspiration, here are two beautiful websites created by members of Eva's family:
http://www.evacassidy.com (books, artwork and cds (including the latest CD to be released 8/26/08) are available on this site)
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This has to be the best ever version , such emotion , such feeling ! Wat a waste that she went so soon.!The rest of her songs are also gorgeous ! Alovely voice , so pure.I love it !!!!!
everyone who sings this song (in a good version) has died. I think it may have a curse on it... Judy Garland, Eva Cassidy, Israel... all gone before their time. too bad. I think the line "why then oh why can't I?" should be changed.
This version nails it. The song is meant to be full of longing and hope, not what others *cough* KATHERINE MCPHEE! *cough* sing to show off their voice. Well done.
hey baby here I am it's anuther year...although I want time to stand still & not move on I know each day is a day closer to being with you again...I'm so lost & alone without you I miss you darling my heart aches to be with you Scott but I hope you are flying free now at peace & free from all the pain & suffering this world caused you...I LOVE YOU sweetheart & always will...god bless you...Helen xxxxxxxxxxxx
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It is just to remind us that we all struggle. The Bluebirds, however, have it all figured out.
Above the rainbow
Why, oh why, can't I...."
Eva...see yu in heaven!!!