First Listen: Polly Gibbons gives us a “Midnight Prayer”

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    (March 31, 2017) Fully embracing the inspiring, expansive array of American jazz, soul and blues influences that have infused her dynamic career as an artist and live performer, Polly Gibbons fashions a frolicsome, freewheeling musical history lesson on Is It Me…?, her second release on the indie jazz label Resonance Records. The album is a mixture of the old and new, with classic covers surrounded by inspiring original songs.

    One cut that has captured us is “Midnight Prayer,” co-writing by Polly and James Pearson. On it, Polly explores her rich passion for gospel and delivers a gem. The song earned the two first place in the singer-songwriter category of the 2014 Indie International Songwriting Contest and was just voted Top 5 winner in the 18th annual Great American Song Contest in the Christian Category.  

    (March 31, 2017) Fully embracing the inspiring, expansive array of American jazz, soul and blues influences that have infused her dynamic career as an artist and live performer, Polly Gibbons fashions a frolicsome, freewheeling musical history lesson on Is It Me…?, her second release on the indie jazz label Resonance Records. The album is a mixture of the old and new, with classic covers surrounded by inspiring original songs.

    One cut that has captured us is “Midnight Prayer,” co-writing by Polly and James Pearson. On it, Polly explores her rich passion for gospel and delivers a gem. The song earned the two first place in the singer-songwriter category of the 2014 Indie International Songwriting Contest and was just voted Top 5 winner in the 18th annual Great American Song Contest in the Christian Category.  

    She tells us about the song: "I wrote this tune with James Pearson. I've recorded it before, but we both thought it would sound excellent with horns on... one day, maybe a gospel choir too! I also think it is a very strong song and it's one that I'd like to share with as many people as possible. It talks about pain and anxiety and the experience of talking into the unknown and the peace and release that can ensue, with that kind of faith." 

    Take a listen to “Midnight Prayer” below and tell us what you think!

    Polly Gibbons – “Midnight Prayer”

     

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