Friday, June 17, 2011

Sara Bareilles: "Oh! Darling"


This song should be studied as an archetype of perfect form. Simple lick, sincere and soulful lyrics, and plenty of room for embellishment and creativity. And Sara's got the chops to really make something of it without over-Beyonce-ing it. I love how she and the guitarist don't make a big deal out of the chorus; it's not more connected or louder, but it balances the verses. With such a stripped-down sound, there's no need to overemphasize.

Have a great weekend all!

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