Jerry: What impact or effect do you hope your music has on listeners? We warm up vocally and instrumentally, and we try to get together to talk about the show and to discuss what our intentions are and what our message is. She claims that we met before I remember us meeting for the first time. Additional copies of the vocal score (intended for children’s choirs) are $0.75. Jerry: What’s the creative process like for The Wailin’ Jennys? Ruth: America has been really good to us. Interview with Ruth Moody, singer/songwriter/musician and member of The Wailin’ Jennys (www.thewailinjennys.com). Jerry: What would you say to aspiring singer/songwriters who keep hearing the negative messages that no one is listening to their kind of music or that the music industry is dead? I think the feminine force is definitely lacking in making higher level decisions. We like performing in California. We’ve toured a lot in America, and there are more places to play in the States than in Canada. Do you feel that you’re developing a loyal following here in America? And I don’t always associate positive with happy music. I get to move through my emotions and have a release. Ruth: You can’t control how they react or respond, but you hope it goes out and touches people in a positive way and has a positive influence on them. We’ve been off the road for a year, since Nicky had twins. So you need to be able to find ways of sending messages without totally alienating your audience or turning people off who just came out to hear some music. Jerry: How would you describe the type of music that comes from The Wailin’ Jennys? Mark Howard, the guy who produced our upcoming album, lives in L.A. Jerry: Thank you for your time, Ruth. You can hear different colors in our music, whether it’s traditional, folk, pop or jazz and blues. Though on our upcoming album, Nicky wrote a few lyrics for one of Heather’s songs. Other than it being live, how is this recording different from your two previous CDs? We don’t write together, but we arrange together. The price for the full score with piano accompaniment is $6.00 USD. It’s just finding the time to do them all. It’s apparent that “one voice” refers to the three of you, but the message also seems spiritual and worldly and a call for unity. It includes the guitar chords as well as an optional piano accompaniment. Have you gotten any feedback from Jane Siberry? Jerry: The group has had a lot of success in Canada, even winning a Juno Award. Ruth asks that the honour system be respected, and that each copy printed from the digital files be paid for. We’ve talked about that idea. Exploring in the studio is wonderful, but I’ve missed performing live. Any rituals the group does before going on stage? It’s important for people to spread that message. Ruth: There’s no decision. amazing harmonies . I include you on that list, too. Stream One Voice - The Wailin' Jennys by joftheday from desktop or your mobile device If it is being performed by a choir with an accompanist then Ruth asks that two copies be bought. So it’s not as produced as our studio recorded CDs. The music industry has changed. It often occurs to me that you don’t see women starting wars. Both the full Orff arrangement and the vocal scores are available in the form of a digital PDF file. It’s our stage show, and we tour as a pared down trio with a fiddle player. I wanted to write something that is unifying, and I wrote it with the Jennys in mind. We’re all coming from the same place. I can’t wait. Jerry: I’m curious as to why Canada produces so many good female singer/songwriters. As for rituals, we don’t really have any. Now, it’s probably working more in the favor of independent artists. Some people come to see you perform and only want to be entertained, or want to forget about the troubles of the world. Currently on tour to promote their newest release, Live at the Mauch Opera House, an 18 song collection that captures the magic of their live performances with show-stopping harmonies and dynamic instrumental solos from all three of the women and their sideman Jeremy Penner, The Wailin’ Jennys are stopping in Pasadena for a show at Caltech on February 27th. We were asked to learn a Neil Young song for a tribute, and the next thing you know we’ve recorded “Old Man.” Wherever we are sometimes inspires us to do a particular song. We played our first show to a packed house, and we liked the energy of the show, and we did another and then another. Ruth: I totally agree with that. ‘One Voice’ sheet music is a three-part version (SSA), written as it is sung by the Jennys. If it is being performed by a choir with an accompanist then Ruth asks that two copies be bought. Big record labels are dead more than the music industry is dead. Jerry: Many are now proposing that in order for the world to survive and get back in balance the feminine and maternal energy needs to rise up and maybe even rule. For the group’s inspirations, it’s hard to speak for the other Jennys. Jerry: Speaking of covers, you all perform Jane Siberry’s “Calling All Angels” beautifully. It sort of just happens. Ruth: We call ourselves folk roots singers and singer/songwriters who sing three part harmony. You’ve got Joni Mitchell, k.d.lang, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, Jane Siberry, Jann Arden, and the list goes on. Jerry: With the song One Voice, a personal favorite of mine, the song seems to have a double meaning. I’d grown up singing with my sisters. At times, we all need to have someone else express our thoughts and feelings, as the words will not come, or once they do come, we cannot speak them. Ruth: Thank you. We’ve also talked about a covers album and a Christmas album. Ruth: We’ve never gotten any feedback from the artists whose songs we’ve covered. Her different hairstyle threw me off. One Voice - The Wailin' Jennys by odetosunshine published on 2011-08-11T04:18:58Z. I don’t know why it is, but I’m glad it is. We wanted to give our fans a recording of the way we sound at our shows. Hear more music by The Wailin’ Jennys here and at www.thewailinjennys.com, © 2011 The Wailin' Jennys   |   Site Map   |   Web Master   |   Designed by Sawchuk Design. She’s the latest person to fill that third spot in the group, right? At times, we all need to have someone else express our thoughts and feelings, as the words will not come, or once they do come, we cannot speak them. I think that it is a gift in itself to be able to speak out on behalf of issues or causes. Meet The Wailin’ Jennys, a Juno Award-winning Canadian trio of women from Winnipeg, Manitoba and New York, consisting of soprano Ruth Moody, mezzo Nicky Mehta, and alto Heather Masse who are certainly using their talents and gifts to move humanity in a beautiful and uplifting manner. And, if it’s true that music soothes and stirs the soul, then the world needs more conscious and aware singer/songwriters who are also musicians, for their work has the potential to be the voice of our heart and soul, in essence, the voice of Man’s truth. Jerry: Your most current CD was recorded live at The Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania? Jerry: Do you prefer performing live to being in a recording studio? Jerry: How do you decide what songs to record, your own songs versus covers of Neil Young’s “Old Man” or traditional songs such as “The Parting Glass?". It didn’t take long at all for us to start working as a cohesive unit. I know Nicky is somewhat influenced by British pop, and Heather has a jazz and blues background. Stream One Voice - The Wailin' Jennys by odetosunshine from desktop or your mobile device. To purchase click the appropiate Paypal links to add items to your cart, or for more information, please email ruthmoodywebteam@gmail.com, © 2011 The Wailin' Jennys   |   Site Map   |   Web Master   |   Designed by Sawchuk Design. 2013-03-04T04:57:10Z. Also, we find that some spam/junk filters trap the emails, so please check your folders. Jerry: How do you feel about singers and musicians using their voices as a forum to promote political or social causes? The price for the full score with piano accompaniment is $6.00 USD. No matter how tired she is from touring, that song brings her back. Your thoughts? But you hit the nail on the head with the greater significance. It’s a tricky thing because in the context of performing it involves a balance. Ruth: Yes. Where did you meet, and from where did the idea for the group originate? Jerry: Who are your personal inspirations, and who are the group’s inspirations? Additional copies of the vocal score (intended for choirs) are $0.75 USD. Ruth: Well, when you’re recording and writing and singing on your own, you don’t have to ask anyone’s permission. Ruth: I love both. Jerry: Are you looking forward to performing in Pasadena? We did hear that Jane Siberry was glad that we recorded “Calling All Angels.” Nicky’s voice works really well on that song, and she really connects with it. Ruth: That’s exactly right. What about Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings for “One More Dollar?” Neil Young for “Old Man?”. I say go forth with no fear and write and perform. But the collaborative energy is wonderful. Ruth: I think it’s very important, and I have huge respect for people who do it well. Jerry: Heather Masse is the third member of The Wailin’ Jennys? I love Ron Sexsmith, Leonard Cohen, traditional music, pop music, old-timey music. I had been in a band full of boys, and I wanted to start a girl band. Sang this song at Graduation it is such a pretty song i love it :) 2014-09-23T20:38:28Z Comment by we'reallmadhere. Have the change ups affected the dynamics of the group? Anyway, Nicky had released a solo CD. A sad song that moves me and makes me cry is a positive thing for me. The arrangement is by Marcelline Moody. Ruth: I love Sweet Honey In The Rock. Ruth: Thank you. The price for the Orff arrangement is $10.00. I love the Beatles. We loved Heather’s voice, and she instantly felt like a kindred spirit. ‘One Voice’ sheet music is a three-part version (SSA), written as it is sung by the Jennys. Besides the obvious of more people involved, how is creating in a group different than creating alone? PLEASE NOTE: This is not an automated system, so please allow up to 48 hours for your music to arrive via email. Then he came up with The Wailin’ Jennys, and we thought it was funny, and it stuck. Then we play and sing the song until it feels right. SoundCloud. There is also an Orff arrangement available. Ruth: I always go back to singer/songwriters: Towns Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Joni Mitchell and Lucinda Williams. Meet The Wailin’ Jennys, a Juno Award-winning Canadian trio of women from Winnipeg, Manitoba and New York, consisting of soprano Ruth Moody, mezzo Nicky Mehta, and alto Heather Masse who are certainly using their talents and gifts to move humanity in a beautiful and uplifting manner. Having said that, the Jennys as a band will never think twice about saying what needs to be said when it’s important. There is also a children’s choir vocal score available for purchase along with the Orff arrangement. Ruth: Ignore it. Ruth: This current one is way more pared down. Comment by Alexus Lewis 5. So, I approached Nicky, and we started working together. It includes the guitar chords as well as an optional piano accompaniment. Note: The arrangement has been transposed to F major from D major to better suit children’s voices. Vocalissime Acapella : One voice (Wailin Jennys cover) - YouTube It’s disturbing how many people don’t get it that we’re all one. Both the full score and the vocal score are available in the form of a digital PDF file, which will be emailed upon receipt of payment. Users who … But I think that’s pretty standard. Are you planning on driving down the road to L.A.? Jerry: You and Nicky Mehta are the founding members of the trio. At one of our shows in Philadelphia, Heather came, and we went into the bathroom of the venue and sang together, “Amazing Grace,” and an old Hank Williams tune. Ruth: Nicky and I knew each other through the music scene in Winnipeg. Jerry: Ever thought of The Wailin Jennys doing an all a cappella album, a Sweet Honey In The Rock type album? Once the word got out that we’d lost another Jenny, a friend said that Nicky and I had to meet Heather. Each of us comes to the table with songs that we’ve written. I’ll see you in Pasadena on February 27th. We’ve gotten a lot of exposure, because of our connection with A Prairie Home Companion radio show.

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