Despite the industrial nature of her working class family, rooted as it was in the coal mining and steel industries of the region, there were artistic influences at hand too. Jadeās Great Grandfather was the noted tenor, William Burke, a world-touring singer and recording artist of the 1920ās, and her pianist grandmother won a scholarship Royal College of Music, (even if she was subsequently dissuaded by the family from taking it up). Jade grew up with that Grandmother and subsequently began learning piano from the age of 5. Such was her skill with the instrument that early aspirations minded towards a career as a classical pianist, until, post puberty, Jadeās voice came to the fore. A remarkable instrument that could tackle Welsh folk, Italian Arias, German Leider, modern pop and more with equal aplomb; a voice which led to her being a finalist in the national Eisteddfod, forerunning, at the age of 15, a full scholarship to the prestigious Wells Cathedral School. A notable career in Opera seemed to beckon until the tragic death of her drowned brother, led to a re-evaluation of her life plans and aspirations, spawning a renewed need to follow her own wants and wills, rather than ceed to the expectations of others.
Moving to London, Jade slowly reunited with music, this time forming the post modern rock band āDu Bellowsā, a band described by Led Zeppelinās Jimmy Page as āby far one of the most interesting and musically adept bands I have seen recently. There is a cosmic counterpoint alive and well hereā. As well undertaking sessions for other producers and artists, in 2018 Jade even ā albeit semi-seriously ā accepted an invitation to appear on TVās āThe Voiceā where she gained a place, appropriately enough, on the team of legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones.
But really all this has been a forerunner to Jadeās desire to make music on her own terms as a solo artist, which she is set to do in 2019.
Not only a noted musician and remarkable vocalist, Jade is a poet and lyricist drawing on not just her own very rich personal life experiences but also the Jurassic landscape and scenery of her home town, Welsh folklore, Celtic mysticism, and the strong matriarchal influences of her childhood, underpinned as they are by a strong public school education and general aptitude for literature and language.
Musically the expressionist colours of composers such as Debussy, along with the harmonies and tonal qualities of the Renaissance, have all helped shape Jadeās own ear and songwriting. This plus her musical training in everything from Opera to Folk with, of course, the added influence of many genres of modern music from classic acts like the Doors, Beatles and Neil Young to more contemporary influences such as Jill Scott, Massive Attack and Modest Mouse, to name but a few. A large melting pot indeed which informs and influences her music to unparalleled effect.
All of which points to a unique proposition with a rich tapestry of possibilities. Certainly a voice like no other; a signature voice and a signature style of songwriting, And somehow a very Welsh voice, in every sense of the word, musical and otherwise.
Heavy
Jade Like The Stone Lyrics
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The distance's closing and you're too fired up
cnticipating the best
But it's the worst
Because you're Heavy
cs you're talking I don't feel light
You have your burdens but it don't make it right
But that's ok
cs that's who you are
Because you're heavy
Heavier than stone
Ooo because you're Heavy
You must have granite for your bones
I can feel you stepping down
From the heaven and the high earth you're making sounds
You're on the back foot, honey
Everything's a'crushing
But you can't ever let your dreams go
Because You're Heavy
Heavier than stone
Because you're Heavy
You must have granite for your bones
I want to carve my name right into your skin, as you never know when you're gonna' Roll
I want to carve my name right into your skin, as you never know when you're gonna' Roll
chhh you're just a strain on reality
You live in phantasmagoria
Most of the time
The time
The time
The time
Because You're Heavy
Heavier than stone
Because you're Heavy
You must have granite for your bones
Because You're Heavy
Heavier than stone
Because you're Heavy
You must have
You got a little granite in your bones
cs you're approaching I can feel every step
I can sense your presence as you come closer, each step you take can be felt
The distance's closing and you're too fired up
The gap between us is getting smaller and you are becoming too intense
cnticipating the best
You hope for the best
But it's the worst
But unfortunately, things turn out to be the worst
Because you're Heavy
Because you carry a heavy emotional burden
cs you're talking I don't feel light
When you speak, I don't feel a sense of lightness or positivity
You have your burdens but it don't make it right
You have your own problems, but that doesn't justify your actions
cnd from that bottom you judge my life
And from your own struggles, you pass judgment on my life
But that's ok
But it's alright, I can handle it
cs that's who you are
Because that's simply your nature
Heavier than stone
Your emotional weight is heavier than a stone
Ooo because you're Heavy
Oh, it's because you carry such a heavy burden
You must have granite for your bones
It seems like your bones are made of granite, unyielding and immovable
I can feel you stepping down
I can sense your descent, as if you are coming down from a higher place
From the heaven and the high earth you're making sounds
From a heavenly or elevated realm, you are creating noise or disturbance
You're on the back foot, honey
You are in a defensive position, experiencing setbacks, my dear
Everything's a'crushing
Everything seems to be collapsing or overwhelming
But you can't ever let your dreams go
But you refuse to give up on your dreams
I want to carve my name right into your skin, as you never know when you're gonna' Roll
I desire to leave a lasting mark on you, as you are unpredictable and constantly changing
chhh you're just a strain on reality
You are like a burden or pressure on the fabric of reality
You live in phantasmagoria
You exist in a swirling mix of illusions and fantastical images
Most of the time
This is the case most of the time
The time
This is the continuous theme or aspect of your existence
Because You're Heavy
Because you carry a heavy emotional burden
Because you're Heavy
Because you have this heaviness within you
You must have granite for your bones
It seems like your bones are made of unyielding granite material
You got a little granite in your bones
You possess some hardness and strength, just like granite
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lonegroover
I keep coming back to this - not my usual sort of thing but it's got right under my skin \m/
Redtenbacher's Funkestra
Excellent:-) Thanks for coming back and watching! Jade is great! Can't wait to record more music with her!
Badass Brutus guitar
This is so awesome..... Love this performance!!!
Redtenbacher's Funkestra
Hey! Thank you so much for watching and your good vibes!
Badass Brutus guitar
@Redtenbacher's Funkestra You're welcome ;-) Rock on and don't forget to check out my original guitar work too ;-)
D Young
The Hofner sounds beautiful. So rounded and warm.
Redtenbacher's Funkestra
Thank you! Just the tone I'm after! I wish you could feel what it is like to hear it right in front of the amp..this is why I often have stupid grin on:-)
D Young
@Redtenbacher's Funkestra I can imagine. Do you use flat wound strings?
Redtenbacher's Funkestra
@D Young Hi, oh yes! Only flatwounds for me on the Hofner...Pyramid strings are ace!
Gerhard Thomas Gruber
Wahnsinn, muahhhhhh!!!!