Henry has enjoyed a successful and eclectic career in music that ranges from the chart topping to the esoteric, and combines a varied palette of skills from string orchestration to beat programming, sampling and sound design, production and mixing. After 8 years of collaboration with other artists and their music, Henry is now focusing on his own material and scoring music for movies.
Utopia, published by West One Music, is a combination of Latvian choirs, innovative Electronica and cutting edge production. Transfiguration, published by KPM Music, was written, programmed, arranged, engineered, mixed and produced by Henry and completed in 2005. Transfiguration combines classical textures and melodies with 21st century production techniques and Henry’s own lyrics. Acoustica, also published by KPM Music, has just been completed in collaboration with the award-winning guitarist and songwriter, Augustus Isadore.
Prior to working on Utopia, Transfiguration and Acoustica, Henry’s work within the music industry has been varied and high profile. His programming credits include Mike Oldfield, Marc Almond, Coolio, and Kirsty McColl. He collaborated with Andy Gardner (of Plump DJ’s fame) to produce a series of Dance Remixes that topped the dance charts and were selected for Pete Tong’s Essential Selection (Radio 1), for artists like Kele le Roc and Boyzone. At the same time he worked with Michael Gordon, a New York-based minimalist string composer, on his composition - Weather- for Coalition Records.
Not long afterwards, Henry was working with the legendary Trevor Horn, programming and executing string arrangements for the title track of 20th Cent Fox’s film Anastasia, featuring Richard Marx and Donna Lewis on the song In the Beginning. He also co-produced Born On A Sunday with Trevor Horn on the Art of Noise album The Seduction of Claude Debussy. Meanwhile, he quietly produced some unashamed pop with the likes of Gary Barlow from Take That (which reached no.3 in the UK charts) and Justin.
Collaboration with internationally acclaimed Seal was shortly to follow as they worked together to write and produce This Could Be Heaven for the motion picture The Family Man, which starred Nicholas Cage. As well as production work, Henry continues to write his own music - which is used on CNN News, the BBC, The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Discovery Channel.
Henry is currently making great strides into the film world. As of January 2006, he has completed 4 movies with the world-renowned composer - Hans Zimmer – contributing as an additional composer and performer:
The Da Vinci Code [dir: Ron Howard],
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest [dir: Gore Verbinski]
The Holiday [dir: Nancy Meyers].
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End [dir: Gore Verbinski]
Transfiguration
Henry Jackman Lyrics
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I through I see your shadow
The end of night is falling the time this fills my heart
Where is the love and wonder?
Seek all the doors this fills my heart with even sorrow
Lord, I hear Lord, why I?
His silent voice sees you're crying more loving,
I hear the voice
That take me back on shines
That coming back on shines prays, voice,
Please don't cry oh Lord
The lyrics of Henry Jackman's Transfiguration are rich in symbolism and metaphorical meaning. The song can be interpreted as a spiritual journey towards enlightenment or a personal transformation. The lyrics start with a question addressed to the Lord, asking why the singer has been chosen for this journey. The shadow of the divine presence is seen by the singer, but the end of the night is approaching, indicating the temporary nature of such experiences.
The singer reflects on the lack of love and wonder in the world and seeks for the doors that will open the path to understanding and meaning. The journey involves sorrow and tears, but the silent voice of the divine is heard, providing comfort and love. The singer sees the light coming back, shining on the path and leading towards the transformation. The call to the Lord not to cry might be interpreted as a plea for strength and guidance during the journey.
Overall, Transfiguration is a deeply spiritual and poetic song that captures the essence of a journey towards enlightenment or personal transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord Why I?
Asking for guidance and understanding from a higher power.
I through I see your shadow
Feeling a sense of presence or guidance from the divine.
The end of night is falling the time this fills my heart
Feeling a sense of hopelessness or despair during difficult times.
Where is the love and wonder?
Questioning the beauty and goodness in the world.
Seek all the doors this fills my heart with even sorrow
Searching for answers and solutions in the face of heartache and pain.
Lord, I hear Lord, why I?
Continuing to seek guidance and understanding from a higher power.
His silent voice sees you're crying more loving,
Believing that even in moments of sadness, there is love and compassion from a higher power.
I hear the voice
Feeling a sense of clarity and direction from a higher power.
In your lights I'm coming back on shines
Finding strength and inspiration in one's own inner light and resilience.
That take me back on shines
Finding hope and motivation to continue on despite challenges and setbacks.
That coming back on shines prays, voice,
Using one's own strength and resilience to send prayers and positive energy out into the world.
Please don't cry oh Lord
Asking for comfort and support from a higher power during difficult times.
Contributed by Noah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Koloido
on Transfiguration (d)
Anyone knows WHO is the singer? Amazing Angelic voice!