Mary Clare Springer
Queen of the Cover Songs...
I finally decided to record a selection from the classical training from my vocal lessons. My first Italian recording as well. Since it is almost mother's day, I figured this was an appropriate song to post.
Independent artist Mary Clare Springer drops "Vergin Tutto Amor", a Classical track on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The kind of classical cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. "Vergin Tutto Amor" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #25 in Classical and #8 in Classical General. Discover "Vergin Tutto Amor" and the rest of the Mary Clare Springer discography on SoundClick.
(Alan Parsons Project cover) My musical tribute to Montreal comedian Sean Keane, who left us far too soon in December, 2012. Karaoke BT with my lead vocals. I also mixed and produced this track.
"Old and Wise" by Mary Clare Springer is a Cover Songs production available on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. There is a quiet confidence to this track — the mark of an artist who understands the cover songs sound. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart, peaking at #5. SoundClick gives artists like Mary Clare Springer a platform to share original Cover Songs music with listeners around the world.
(A Taste of Honey Cover) My entry for the July 2012 CBC Challenge.
Independent artist Mary Clare Springer drops "Sukiyaki", a Cover Songs track on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. This track does what good cover songs does best — it connects. "Sukiyaki" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart. Find more from Mary Clare Springer on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
(Carole King Cover) Another attempt at a song I sang in my early days of SoundClick and after a year plus of vocal coaching/lessons as well as some serious mentoring with the recording/mixing software!
"It's Too Late (Repost)" is a Cover Songs track by Mary Clare Springer on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes cover songs work. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart, peaking at #1. "It's Too Late (Repost)" is part of the Mary Clare Springer catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
(Cranberries Cover) My entry for the March 2012 CBC Challenge. And almost my first fully solo production...but of course final tweaks to the mix done by Wayne Dwyer. Karaoke BT with my vocals AND harmonies. :)
SoundClick artist Mary Clare Springer presents "Linger", an outstanding release in the Cover Songs genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Linger" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Cover Songs chart. Mary Clare Springer is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Cover Songs music directly to fans worldwide.
This is something I'm doing just for fun -- to live out a lifelong dream since the age of around 7 or so when I realized that I could carry a tune (without the use of a bucket!) and it didn't sound bad.
Much love and thanks go to those in my SoundClick family (and now beyond!) who helped to encourage/challenge me to spread my wings to try this out and continue to take it to the next level. Without your kind support I'd still be just a listener (not that there's anything wrong with that).
I haven't "played live" since the days when I played guitar and sang in church or at karaoke. But they say to never say never...
Carole King, Karen Carpenter, Cass Elliot, k.d. lang, Janis Siegel (of the Manhattan Transfer) to name just a few
My voice, microphone, and Sonar PE software (for the mixes)I am now back into playing some guitar as a self-accompaniment so that's now been added...I'm also exploring methods to record guitar if I ever feel it's worthy of being forever captured as such.
Feel free to comment, but please keep in mind this is still a relatively new venture for me and I'm still very much in the learning process (although I can't imagine a time where someone would ever learning. I welcome all criticism!
Thanks for checking out my page. Peace!