04/02/2020
This was a blast to work on. Give it a listen and get your “feel good” on!
It is with great excitement that we announce the release of “America The Beautiful” featuring Charles Jones. This is the first release from the Tribute to Ray Charles that took place in February at Teragram Ballroom, and showcases all 30 performers from the night.
familycompany.bandcamp.com/track/america-the-beautiful
We HOPE to uplift with our rendition of Ray’s take on this classic song, and to instill a sense of togetherness despite the distance. We’re ALL in this together - from sea to shining sea.
In these unprecedented and uncertain times when so many people have been affected financially, physically, and emotionally, we hope this music will bring joy, even if for a brief moment. As we know, music is medicine for the soul.
Written by Katharine Lee Bates and Samuel A. Ward, “America the Beautiful” has throughout history been an iconic anthem that elicits pride for our nation and love for our brothers and sisters. A sentiment that is paramount in the current global climate. Our prayers are with those fighting the good fight, not just in America, but throughout the world.
Through the link above you can listen to the song on Bandcamp as we await distribution to the major streaming platforms (i.e. Spotify, iTunes, etc.). If you feel inclined to, you can buy the song and we will distribute proceeds to the 30 artists who shared the stage for this performance. Video also coming soon!
Thank you for listening.
the FAMILY COMPANY family
FEATURING: Charles Jones (lead vox + piano)
RHYTHM SECTION: Josh Teitelbaum (drums), Alex Kyhn (bass), Jason Goldstein (wurli), Joshua Ray Gooch (guit), Carey Frank (organ)
HORNS: Kosie (alto sax), Mike Cordone (trumpet), Chris Johnson (trombone), Rachel Mazer (tenor sax)
STRINGS: Stephan Hovsepian (violin), Leah Metzler (cello), Matthew Witmer (viola)
CHOIR: Judith Hill, India Carney, CATO, Nick Waterhouse, Antwaun Stanley, Monica Martin, Dylan Meek, Goldford Music, Teddy Grossman, Jonah Smith, Raquel Rodriguez, James Cornelison, Cameron Forbes, Moorea Masa, Lilliana de los Reyes, Jeff Young, Myra Washington Page, Kayla Starr,
Wendy Smith
RECORDED + MIXED by Bergatron House Of Music
MASTERED by Townsend Mastering
ARTWORK by Sebastian White
