1. a jazz vocalist from Austr… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists named Chris McNulty:
1. a jazz vocalist from Australia, based in New York since the late 1980s.
2. a solo acoustic rock artist from New York and Boston, Massachusetts.
(1) Chris McNulty first visited New York City in 1985 and settled there in 1988 after being awarded an International Study Grant from the Australia Council. Since then Chris has garnered further accolades from critics, jazz musicians and fans alike. She has collaborated and performed with some of the finest musicians on the jazz scene today including: Gary Bartz, Paul Bollenback, Gary Thomas, Mulgrew Miller, Ugonna Okegwo, John Hicks, Frank Wess, Ingrid Jensen, Terri-Lyne Carrington, Tim Garland, Tom Lellis, Billy Hart, Ed Howard, Jeff Ballard, Dave Pietro, Joe Locke, Peter Leitch, Tineke Postma, James Genus, , Matt Wilson, Jeff Tain Watts, David Fathead Newman, George Mraz, Kenny Washington, Steve Wilson, Joel Frahm, Gary Versace, David Budway, Harvey S and Tony Reedus.
In 1990, Chris' debut recording in the States, Waltz For Debby, received favorable reviews in several publications and features the official published lyric by Chris of the great Miles Davis classic, "Blue in Green". In 1994, she was also honored as one of six exceptional new jazz singers on the New York scene to be featured on the Venus recording, Big Apple Voices. She has gone on to record several CDs since then, A Time for Love (1996), I Remember You (2004; re-released 2006), Dance Delicioso (2005), and her most recent and highly acclaimed Whispers the Heart (2006), which has been included on the Jazz Journalist Assocation's (JJA) list of Top 10 recordings of 2006. Her development over this period of time from lyricist to full-fledged composer has been duly noted in major press reviews and articles.
Chris has maintained an active profile and presence on the international scene as both performer and recording artist since 1991. Her performances have led to ever increasing festival dates around the world with a touring schedule that includes festival appearances in the UK (Brecon, Wales 2005) Ireland (Kilkenny 2005), Russia, Australia and Belize. In 2002 Chris toured Russia with Paul Bollenback and appeared in the very first St Petersburg Jazz Festival. They have since returned to Russia for several concert and club engagements. McNulty's recently completed 2007 global tour featured engagements at The Melbourne Jazz Festival with her ensemble (Australia 2007), Dundee (Scotland 2007), Adelaide, Australia with her Trio Delux project featuring her long time bassist, Ugonna Okego and collaborator/accompanist, Paul Bollenback), as well as the Kaluga Guitar Festival in Kaluga, Russia with Paul Bollenback and Andrei Kondokov, once again in Trio Delux format. The tour also included a weekend engagement at London's Pizza on the Park, culminating in a 5 night engagement at Dizzy's Coca Cola Club at the Lincoln Center (NYC) (June 2007)
Her music has received major recognition on national radio throughout the United States, UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada and Europe. Recent major features include Michael Jacobi's "Raising the Standards" at KRML Jazz Radio as well as Doug Spence's nationally-syndicated program, The Nightly Planet from ABC Australia.
Chris McNulty appears as a guest soloist on Paul Bollenback’s Brightness of Being as well as his more recent release Invocation (2007). Her sixth release in the States, Whispers the Heart, features several new outstanding original works and arrangements including a string quartet she had written, along with featured guests including jazz great Frank Wess, Ingrid Jensen, Paul Bollenback, Ed Howard, Dave Pietro, Tineke Postma, Gary Versace, Matt Wilson, Rogerio Boccato and Montez Coleman.
Chris McNulty's official site: http://www.chrismcnulty.com
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(2) Chris McNulty is a solo acoustic rock artist living outside Boston, Massachusetts. A former member of Famous People and Hubris Jones, he has also appeared with several of Tom Ashton's bands (the Plague, Early Edison) over the years in New York. Chris is noted for the songs "Cant Wait" and "Child of the Moon".
Summer Me Winter Me
Chris McNulty Lyrics
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And with your kisses, morning me, evening me
And as the world slips far away, a star away
Forever me with love
Wonder me, wander me
Then by a fire pleasure me, peaceful me
And in the silence quietly, whisper me
And every day I'll gentle you, tender you
And, oh, the way I'll velvet you, clover you
I'll wrap you up and ribbon you, rainbow you
And shower you with shine
Suddenly, magically, we found each other
There we were, here we are
I plan to let you happy me, summer me, winter me, always
Then suddenly, magically, we found each other
There we were, here we are
I plan to let you happy me, summer me, winter me, always be mine
The song "Summer Me Winter Me" by Chris McNulty is a romantic ballad that talks about the changing seasons of life and how a person's love can be constant and ever-present through it all. Through the use of vivid imagery and metaphor, the lyrics describe how the singer wants to be loved and cherished throughout the year, no matter what the circumstances or challenges may be.
The first verse explores the idea of being loved in every moment of the day through kisses that offer morning and evening affection. The second verse delves into the idea of seeking adventure and peace, and how love can provide both. The chorus declares a desire for enduring love that will last through both happy and difficult times. The song expresses the idea that the power of love can transform and enhance life, making even the toughest moments worth experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Summer Me Winter Me" speak to the hope and stability that comes from finding true, lasting love. Through its warm, enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song offers a soothing, uplifting message of love and connection that will resonate with all who hear it.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer me, winter me
Love me in the warmth of summer and the cold of winter
And with your kisses, morning me, evening me
Kiss me in the morning and at night, showing love all the time
And as the world slips far away, a star away
In our love, the rest of the world fades away, like a distant star
Forever me with love
Love me forever
Wonder me, wander me
Fill me with awe and take me on adventures
Then by a fire pleasure me, peaceful me
In peaceful moments by the fire, bring me pleasure
And in the silence quietly, whisper me
In moments of silence, whisper words of love to me
Forever me with love
Love me forever
And every day I'll gentle you, tender you
Every day I will be gentle and tender with you
And, oh, the way I'll velvet you, clover you
I will treat you softly and tenderly, like velvet and clovers
I'll wrap you up and ribbon you, rainbow you
I will embrace you and make you feel special, like a wrapped gift or a rainbow
And shower you with shine
I will shower you with love and happiness
Suddenly, magically, we found each other
Our love seemed to appear out of nowhere, as if by magic
There we were, here we are
Despite where we were before, we are together now
I plan to let you happy me, summer me, winter me, always
I want you to make me happy and love me in all seasons, now and forever
Then suddenly, magically, we found each other
Our love seemed to appear out of nowhere, as if by magic
There we were, here we are
Despite where we were before, we are together now
I plan to let you happy me, summer me, winter me, always be mine
I want you to make me happy and love me in all seasons, now and forever, always as mine
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Jean Legrand
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