Sirens of Gotham is thrilled to present our second music video!
When composer, songwriter, cellist, vocalist, and all-around musical badass Neyla Pekarek released "I Want Everything" in the summer of 2020, it resonated deeply with members of Sirens of Gotham’s music team. This soaring, driving number from Neyla’s upcoming musical Rattlesnake Kate (in Denver Feb 4-March 13! See details below!) speaks from the perspective of a protagonist who wants to have it all and who has the confidence to pursue it. It speaks of a romantic partnership that celebrates both independence and interdependence; of the strength that comes with striking your own path and learning from it; of being assertive and sincere and stronger and more loved for it.
We were so honored that Neyla was on board with us adapting her song for a barbershop group, and that the inimitable Kari Francis was willing to take on the challenge of that arrangement. With Kari’s work and Neyla’s guidance, we started learning I Want Everything virtually starting early 2021. Over last summer, we recorded a full virtual performance with the help of Dave Bunting and and James O’Connor, that we are now thrilled to present to you!
Our deepest thanks to Sirens of Gotham members Alexis DePersia-Norelli and Mira Taferner for doing so much work in developing a story for this video and for helping to put it into words for the chorus. Even more thanks to Alexis for conceiving and filming the choreography and enhancing the entire project with contagious passion and invaluable perspective.
Thank you to Anthony Colosimo for months and months and months of emotional and musical support to the artistic leadership and the chorus. His expert guidance and sheer belief in Sirens of Gotham have helped get us through some of the darkest moments of this pandemic.
And of course, the most loving and fervent gratitude for Neyla and her captivating musicality, unmatched story-telling, enthusiastic support, and participation in this endeavor; and for Kari Francis, brilliant and radiant, whose incredible arrangements continue to stimulate and inspire Sirens of Gotham.
Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyJ8ehjm-ag
If you want to catch the premiere of Rattlesnake Kate or learn more about it, visit https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/rattlesnake-kate – performances are February 4 - March 13 at the Wolf Theatre in Denver, CO!