Pop Arrangements

“Sound of Now” featured in a film soundtrack

Thrilled to announce that “Sound of Now,” a track on which I played/arranged piano for the fabulous Ayumi Perry, is now available on iTunes as part of the soundtrack for the film God Where Are You?

…it’s track 2…

Screen Shot 2014-07-13 at 6.23.06 PMCongrats to Ayumi Perry and David Raine on the soundtrack feature! Was a pleasure playing and recording with you both at the Boom Room. Stay tuned for updates on Ayumi’s upcoming album…

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PRC @Cedar Street Studios & More piano tracking @Third Story Recording â™«

Monday night, at Cedar Street Studios we hosted the monthly PRC (Philadelphia Recording Community) meeting. We had a great turnout and spread the word about Box of Stars, an organization that spreads mental health awareness (and reduces stigma) through music. PRC is a fantastic way to participate in and network with people/studios operating in the greater Philadelphia area, and it’s a genuinely nice and very interesting group. And Box of Stars is a fantastic organization in which I hope all of my readers opt to play a part.

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This evening, I tracked additional piano for Diandra Gore at Third Story Recording. We recorded parts for an original song. It’s a fun, fast, and funky track.

 

It is such a pleasure and a thrill to be interning at these two fine Philly studios!

 

Stay tuned for more updates on my upcoming EP; bass/guitar/drum tracking are happening next week!

Piano Tracking / Arranging at Third Story Recording â™«

I have had several sessions this summer during which I have collaborated as a songwriter / arranger / performer with Diandra Gore on her upcoming (debut) album. Today we tracked two new original songs; she sang, and I accompanied on piano. Jack Marron tracked drums for songs as well! [We recorded at Third Story Recording.]

Check out my Discography to read more about this and other upcoming recordings in which I have played a part (literally, and figuratively).

Diandra and I are having way too much fun, and she’s got way too much vocal talent, so please stay tuned for announcements regarding her album’s release!

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Dischord Retrospective: Four Years of A Cappella at Penn

Graduating, soon, I have been thinking a lot about my time at Penn, specifically acting as an arranger, conductor, music director, soprano/mezzo, studio producer, and board member of Dischord A Cappella. Dischord is a co-ed group that was founded at the University of Pennsylvania back in 1998. The group performs a cappella covers spanning all genres – pop, indie, rock, country, jazz, folk, world, and fusion. Under my direction, the group has featured many mash-ups and medleys in its covers.

You can read a full account of my arranging credits for the group, here: Sarah Van Sciver, ’13, Soprano

Solo performances at our semesterly concerts:

I am an arranger for hire! Professional or non-professional vocal groups of all experience levels — all-male, all-female, or co-ed — contact me if you are interested in having something arranged.

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New Piano/Vocal Pop Arrangement: Regina Spektor’s “Blue Lips”

Cover features piano, lead soprano + backing trio (soprano, mezzo, alto)…

–> check out the cover:

 [I’m singing and playing all parts.]

…and of course check out the original — Regina Spektor is AMAZING. Saw her in concert last year in Boston at the Orpheum, and she and her husband and both of their bands were fantastic live!

A Cappella Arrangements – Live Performances Spring 2013

my UPenn a cappella group, Dischord, just had a spring concert last weekend on 4/6. Here are links to songs I arranged or co-arranged with other members that were performed at the show:

Fade Into You

Feelin Good

Glitter in the Air

I Want it That Way/Boy band Mashup

I Won’t Give Up/Mraz Mredley

Locked Out of Heaven

Morning Song (<– I’m the soloist on this one)

Soldier

When Love Takes Over

find out more about Dischord HERE

…Just Added Two More Tracks to my Music Page!

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I co-produced Baltimore Ave and was the only producer for Lights Out, and I can’t wait to be in the studio again this spring with Dischord!

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♫ Breakeven (Falling to Pieces) // a string quintet arrangement of the hit song by the Script â™«

Listen to my newest addition to my string quintet pop arrangements here: Breakeven (Falling to Pieces) – SQ

for those who miss / love / don’t know the original song and want to check it out, here’s the official music video: the Script Vevo – Breakeven / YouTube