jENNiNGS Covers Everything But the Girl's "Missing"

jENNiNGS having fun with her BOSS LOOP PEDAL and Keyboard! www.jennings-music.com.

BIO
The old adage "big things come in small packages" has perhaps never been more fitting for an artist than in the case of Jennings, the one-name moniker of New York based siren Mary Jennings.

Standing just a shade over five feet tall, Jennings delivers a robust and heartfelt sound that is anything but small-scale. Her music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers, combining a deep range of rock and pop influences with an unabashed sense of vintage style that few, if any, could ever pull off. "I believe that the difference between an artist and the average person is a fearless and relentless willingness to expose their quarks, oddities, secrets, and passions for all of the world to see and hear." says Mary.

Mary's surge in musical expression started after the sudden death of her mother in 2001. "This tragedy rocked me to the core, but there is so much beauty in what it allowed me to do," she says. "All of my emotions came pouring out in the form of melody." At the time, her father, a former musician himself, gave her the option to go through therapy or record an album. He knew both would be equally helpful to her, but by recording her music, she would be able to have something to hold on to and share with others for a lifetime.

It was on that first album that Jennings' established her creative foundation, crafting music that bonds her to the listener in a genuinely honest and relatable way. That openness, and the raw emotion that she has shared on subsequent records, has attracted praise from fans and press alike. "Jennings' music is sweet, lush, powerful, full of great hooks, intelligent and meaningful to boot! I love it!" said Heather Miller-Rodriguez of 100.1FM KRUU. Platinum award winning producer John Rowe agrees, calling Jennings' music "creative and original... A breath of fresh air!"

Recent years have seen Mary's musical aspirations starting to take shape. She has worked with Billboard-charting songwriters, toured with national acts and has had a number of her songs placed on popular television shows. While the professional growth and the accolades that have accompanied it are nice, it is still the simple act of connecting with a live audience that she values the most. "Live performances give me such a rush. It is one of the best parts about being a musician. To me, it was what really brings the music to life. To know that you only have a few moments to capture and audience and keep them engaged long enough to fall in love with you and your music is a difficult task, but one that I wouldn't trade for any other profession."

Now, that growth continues with the release of Jennings' latest album, Collapse Collide. It's a project that reflects an artist, and a woman, who has confidently found her voice over the course of a long, and at times, heart-breaking journey and the beginning of what many have already predicted: a bright and promising future for a truly one-of-a-kind talent.

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[glenhweiss59]

I have to admit, Mary, I miss the passion of just you and the piano. I'm not sold on the whole loop thing. Hope to catch you when you're in Nashville. You sound great!

[JenningsFemtastic]

@glenhweiss59 No worries, Glen! I still do the piano/vocal thing too! I could never leave that behind. It's just especially fun to do the loop with covers. :) I hope to see you when I'm in Nashville! It's been a long time!

[pennlarry]

Wonderful!

[JenningsFemtastic]

@pennlarry Thanks so much!

[fenix86bg]

At the beginning I did not like the fact how different it is from the original. However I decide to keep on listen because of the technics you use. Very creative. I would be happy if you share how you do this this there overlaping sounds and voices.

from 1:45 minute - I could not stop listening. Love the way you play piano for the chorous.

I like . I like. I like. Well done!!!

[JenningsFemtastic]

@fenix86bg Hey! Glad you ended up enjoying it! I have used a Boss Loop Pedal RC 50 to loop everything. My vocals and piano both go through the loop so that I can create a lot of different layers. I need to get better at filming so that I can film what my feet are doing with the looper. :)

[dezismusic]

Um, i just have to say, like whoah! I Loved loved loved it! Especially the harmonizing loop at the end. So dope!!! I'm a sucker for harmonizing multi-taskers. Do your thing girl! Love ya!

-Dez

[CostcoDog]

You never cease to amaze. She sings, she plays, she multitasks!! Thanks for sharing your genius. Is serious fun an oxymoron?

[littleboybru]

Very nice - I love this song.. as for a suggestion on a cover, perhaps a Laura Nyro song, something from the New York Tendaberry album which is dark and mysterious and uplifting all at the same time.. I'd love to hear you put your personal touch on "Gibsom Street".. give it a listen and see if it or any of the other songs speaks to you

[fenix86bg]

@JenningsFemtastic Nahh.. Filming is great.. no need to show the pedal..you will take away the magic like this :) Keep it up!

[torturedmercy]

Amazing and one of my all time fav songs...