{"id":86762,"date":"2024-05-20T14:21:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T12:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=86762"},"modified":"2024-05-21T10:22:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T08:22:10","slug":"rachael-sage-graces-blue-rock-studios-performing-the-other-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/05\/rachael-sage-graces-blue-rock-studios-performing-the-other-side\/","title":{"rendered":"Rachael Sage Graces Blue Rock Studio’s Performing \u2018The Other Side\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In March 2024, celebrated songwriter Rachael Sage graced the SXSW Festival with a mesmerising performance of her track \u2018The Other Side\u2019 during a \u201cmicro session\u201d at the legendary Blue Rock Studio in Austin. The session has now been mixed and released for all to see.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sage, a revered figure in the folk-Americana scene, performed \u2018The Other Side\u2019 on the studio\u2019s acoustic piano, accompanied by East Coast guitarist Kevin J. Killen and local percussionist\/producer Katie Marie, known for her work with Sophie B. Hawkins. Her delicate but breathtaking lyrics and vocals shine brightly in the studio setting. The intimate set was attended by a select group of guests who enjoyed the performance from the comfort of the studio control room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the performance, Sage shared, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to record at Blue Rock Studios in Austin, TX and it was such a treat to finally have that opportunity! My new friend Katie Marie \u2013 who is a remote collaborator on my album \u2018Another Side\u2019 \u2013 invited me to be part of their \u2018micro sessions\u2019 during SXSW Festival and of course, I jumped at the opportunity! They have a whole bunch of gorgeous instruments and vintage equipment there, including one of the loveliest pianos I\u2019ve ever played\u2026 so it was an absolute pleasure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Mixed and edited by Grammy\u00ae Nominee Mikhail Pivovarov, this intimate live performance perfectly captures Sage\u2019s delicate vocals and dynamic musicianship, enabling the listener to focus on some of her most inclusive and aspirational lyrics to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The performance arrives as a precursor to Sage\u2019s forthcoming album, \u2018Another Side\u2019, a reimagined take of her studio album \u2018The Other Side\u2019. The track symbolises various facets of life, while the album itself delves deeper into heartfelt themes, showcasing Sage\u2019s masterful vocal delivery and nuanced acoustic arrangements. Her acclaimed songwriting shines brightly, championing her honeyed voice as the driving force behind each song. With raw, emotional honesty, this stripped-down presentation of Sage\u2019s sublime collection will leave listeners truly captivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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