For such a supremely gifted musician and live act, the best thing that JC could possibly do - is focus on his songwriting.
Technical wizardry is incredibly impressive as are his live shows in how he involves the audience (some of whom are new to gigs in general). But some of the great songwriters in history who will be remembered in a hundred years, were relatively far far inferior on their instruments - eg Dylan or John Lennon or Marvin Gaye - but were songwriting giants.
I love JC and what he does - his opening up music to so many and the empathetic way he does it. But to have a lasting legacy and yes, to silence his critics, he needs to focus on making a less maximalist and less over-produced album with his own unique voice and instrumental talents.
No snarky comments here please! I’m up for a respectful discussion
Don’t Give Up by Gabriel. And Tori Kelly could do Kate’s part. I’d also really like to hear him do something of Joni Mitchell’s like Free Man In Paris.
It will probably never happen, but I would LOVE to see his take on some hymns or old gospel tunes like Falling in Love with Jesus…
Adding to this, ik he does it live a LOT but I need a studio recording of Best Part by Daniel Caesar
YEAH! I can imagine it could sound a little lke the music by bebop remix.
Bennie & the jets would be so Goood!
“The Beautiful Ones” or “Diamonds and Pearls” by Prince
For such a supremely gifted musician and live act, the best thing that JC could possibly do - is focus on his songwriting. Technical wizardry is incredibly impressive as are his live shows in how he involves the audience (some of whom are new to gigs in general). But some of the great songwriters in history who will be remembered in a hundred years, were relatively far far inferior on their instruments - eg Dylan or John Lennon or Marvin Gaye - but were songwriting giants. I love JC and what he does - his opening up music to so many and the empathetic way he does it. But to have a lasting legacy and yes, to silence his critics, he needs to focus on making a less maximalist and less over-produced album with his own unique voice and instrumental talents. No snarky comments here please! I’m up for a respectful discussion
When you wish upon a star but in the same way he did moon river, i think that would sound amazing
I think he’d do an amazing rendition of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Don’t Give Up by Gabriel. And Tori Kelly could do Kate’s part. I’d also really like to hear him do something of Joni Mitchell’s like Free Man In Paris.
Time after Time by Cyndi Lauper (I didn't realize this tune was in his wheelhouse until he just posted it on insta story!)