VICTOR V. GURBO GIVES A DARK TWIST ON A TIMELESS CLASSIC – “A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY”
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Not many can do this music thingy, but you see those who can do it? They do it effortlessly and Victor right here did this Cover to this amazing classic effortlessly. And this 2023 rendition of Irving Berlin’s classic “A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody,” written for WNYC’s Public Song Project, offers a new interpretation. This song, which was first released in 1919 and became well-known as the theme song for the “Ziegfeld Follies,” a famed Broadway revue from 1907 to 1931, is a staple of the Great American Songbook.
Everyone has which side of the coin they want to turn but here the artist explores the darker side of the track in this performance, demonstrating how a love song may be just a brushstroke away from something more sinister. This rendition gives an old treasure new life with the help of the multi-instrumentalist Mark Caserta on bass and resonator guitar and Kathryn Lewis who provides backing vocals to Victor.
What makes this interpretation unique is the commitment to the authenticity of the original recording quality. Repurposed antique radios from Redeemer Electric Labs play a big role in creating the unique and nostalgic tone of this rendition. Nadeem Gibran Salaam, the visionary behind this boutique Brooklyn company, transforms forgotten and broken radios into both amplifiers and microphones.
In the song “A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody,” the lyrics talk about both the charm of music and the charm of a beautiful woman. The artist compares a stunning woman to a mesmerizing music that stays in the mind. The song’s lyrics highlight the impact that a beautiful lady can have, comparing it to how a song can repeat over and over in one’s head. This interpretation highlights the song’s charming elements, creating a spellbinding experience for the listener and oh yes I was a victim. Click on the links below for more info;
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