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Sarah Howe, musikalisches Multitalent mit indisch-englischen Wurzeln ist in Hamburg gelandet. Ein Glück für die Nordlichter – denn im Gepäck hat die Sängerin, Pianistin und Songwriterin eine aufregende Mixtur aus Soul, Pop und Jazz mitgebracht.
Nachdem Sarah 2001 ein klassisches Musikstudium (Master of Music) an der London University abgeschlossen hatte, zog es sie in ihre Wahlheimat Hamburg. Sie suchte renommierte Hamburger Musiker auf, um ihr Können weiter zu entwickeln. So fand sie beim Pianisten Buggy Braune neue Klangfarben in der Jazzkomposition; gleichzeitig suchte sie nach neuen Facetten in ihrer Stimme und trainierte mit Jazz- und Soulsängerinnnen, wie etwa Karin Ploog, Ulita Knaus sowie Love Newkirk.
Ihr einzigartiger Musikstil ist geprägt von jazzigen Akkordvoicings, durchdachten Arrangements, eingängigen aber dennoch eigenwilligen Melodien und von Soul ohne großes Tamtam. Eine stilistische Zuordnung ist nicht ganz einfach, denn ihre Einflüsse beim Songwriting sind breit gefächert. Sie hört genauso gerne Mozarts Klavierkonzerte wie Santana, Kurt Elling, John Scofield, Jamiroquai und Jamie Cullum.
Die Songs sind emotional und direkt und handeln vom Auf und Ab der Liebe; von der tanzbaren Energie, die im Groove ihrer Kompositionen steckt und immer wieder vom Positiven, das tief in ihrem Herzen wohnt.
Sie spielt auf Hamburgs Jamsessions und Slams; gibt Konzerte mal mit und mal ohne Band und holt Preise ein: 1. Platz beim Singer-Songwriter Slam 08/06; 2. Platz Band Wettbewerb Altonale 06/06, Halbfinalistin beim UK Songwriting Contest 2010; 2. Platz Singer-Songwriter Slam 11/10.
Sarah Howe, allround music talent – singer/songwriter/pianist/arranger- is hitting the music scene with an exciting mix of soul, pop and jazz. Her idiosyncratic style of composition is shaped by jazzy harmonies, thoughtful song arrangements and individual yet plausible melodies with a touch of soul.
Her lyrics are emotional and spot-on as she tells stories about the ups and down of falling in and out of love. The energy of her groove is addictive as much as the positivity that her music radiates.
After completing her master's degree in music at London University, Sarah moved to Hamburg/Germany to develop her composition and vocal skills working with reputable musicians of the Hanseatic city such as jazzpianist Buggy Braune and jazz/soul singers Ulita Knaus and Love Newkirk.
Sarah has made a name for herself as an outstanding singer-songwriter and performer at gigs, jamsessions and music competitions. Performing her songs solo at the piano or with band she frequently collects prizes, such as 1st place, Singer-Songwriter Slam 08/06, Hamburg; 2nd place, Altonale Band Battle 06/06; semifinalist of the UK Songwriting Contest 2010, 2nd place Singer-Songwriter Slam 11/10, Hamburg.
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Contact
Email me at info@sarahhowe.de
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many thanks go out to:
Andreas for all your support and Eli for inspiration and fun,
Olaf Goedecke for feedback and support,
Buggy Braune, for insights on harmonic colours and textures
credits:
Photography: Jan Brandes
www.janbrandes.com
Make-up & Styling: Lina Diya
Photo assistant: Marlene Schöttgen,
Romant Kumutat, Sound Engineer at Metropolis Gig, 22.10.2010
Postproduction and recording/mastering: Christian Betros
Many thanks to Artur Jagodda
(gazoline Bar)
Website: Andreas Glüer
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LONELY DANCER
I woke up in the morning
from you storming into my head
and I remember what it felt like
in the crossfire of a love all in shreds
oooh, oooh, oooh
but now that's over
and I am happy again
oooh, oooh, oooh
with my new lover there's no bother
I am back again
I wasn't ready for resistance or your distance
I was so happy, in the mood
we were dancin' in the moonlight
where it felt right
I thought you were shakin' my tree
oooh, oooh, oooh,
then you burst my bubble
I began to see
that I was a lonely dancer
swayin' for me
So then we sway oh sway, lonely dancer
sway, oh sway,
dive well under
time and tune
of this number
love will come by
hang on to the music
I was digging on my friend for no reason
just to be feeling the feeling it feels
better keep this undercover
from all the others
he's my pebble on the beach
oooh, oooh, oooh,
when we're picking up the pieces
it's a one chance to see
oooh, oooh, oooh,
a better vision of tomorrow
where your love can be free
till then you sway, oh sway ....
JOY
Ain't it strange how we were
in the same place for so long
not knowing of each other
there were two hearts, two worlds
and two songs
My world was ready but dreary and blue
so ignorant before
what I have is new
what I have is you
I feel lovely
when I'm around you
My heart beats only for you
when I'm sad and lonely
you bring joy to me
how was a ready to do
without you ?
Here comes the rhythm for the man I want
crazy heartbeats for me
dig the sound of my joy inside
joy
Sunshine was on me
Oh, I was waiting for you
so ignorant before
what I have is new
what I have is you
I feel lovely
when I'm around you
My heart beats only for you
when I'm sad and lonely
you bring joy to me
how was a ready to do
without you ?
Here comes the rhythm for the man I want
crazy heartbeats for me
dig the sound of my joy inside
joy
THE MUSIC BOX
You don't have to worry
I know your needs from a-z
I love you like no other, baby
and if clouds appear over your head
you have your music box
where a girl dances round and round in a circle
as long as you want
let's dance with the sugar plum fairy
open up your music box, she sings
let's all dance 'til the morning
'til we see the sunlight in the window
she'll be dancing 'round and 'round
'til you wind her up again
6,7,8,9 times if you like
'til we see the sunlight in the window
a mirage in Sahara
won't measure to your mystery
you're a joyful riddle, a love world wonder
oh, you're my star
so if you go your way through the jungle
don't be scared by the dark
'cause the wild and the tame
dance all the same
if there's a song in their hearts
let's dance with the sugar plum fairy
open up your music box,
let's all dance 'til the morning
'til we see the sunlight in the window
she'll be dancing round round round round
'til you wind her up again
6,7,8,9 times if you like
'til we see the sunlight in the window
aaah, aaah, don't be scared by the dark !
MY ONLY ONE
I have a 1000 ways to love you
many 100 ways to care
I'd get the stars from the sky above, I'd do
put them on a string and in your hair
the night we were dancing
I really knew from the start
I could feel it
you're my only one
So if there's one thing I don't follow:
it's why you're treating me this way
you say your moods are temporary
but you're going another way
Last night when you held me
I nearly died in your arms
I could feel it
you're my only one
Let's be cool and true as the waters
Let's be warm and nice as a summer
Why are my cheeks covered with mascara ?
My tears won't cover the sun !
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I could feel it you're my only one
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