FOLK ROCK SINGER SONGWRITER LOOKS BACK ON PIANO AND VOCAL TRACKS AS NEW ALBUM DRAWS WORLDWIDE ATTENTION
Nov. 15, 2020 (New York) – On the heels of the release of his newest album, 2020 Visionary, folk rock singer songwriter Gedalya is taking a look back at early tracks with his collection of piano and vocal tracks from 1990-2015 available now on major streaming services.
Included in the collection is the heartfelt track, “If I Were Superman,” a song that was a cornerstone of performances in the ‘90s.
“’If I Were Superman’ was a huge part of my set back then and I am excited to bring it back into the light with its inclusion in this collection,” Gedalya said. “Some songs stick with you, even if they didn’t become a smash success. This is one of those songs and I hope it brings as much joy for those hearing it now for the first time as it did for those that heard it in my early days in the city.”
He wrote the track at just 21 years old after driving from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to New York City.
“I was living the life of a typical starving artist at the time,” Gedalya said. “In those difficult times, you look toward your heroes and wonder, ‘What would they do in this situation.’ My childhood hero was Superman and I was young and still dreaming of my time to fly. The song was a direct product of that youthful exuberance and naiveté.”
Even as years have passed and life has brought challenges and rewards for the artist, “If I Were Superman,” is as relevant now as it was the day Gedalya first performed it.
“I think the song sticks out because of its heartwarming message,” he said. I think everyone can relate to it.”
The track combines a solo haunting piano backing with a clean melody presented through the lyrics. For Gedalya the song is a perfect reflection of a young artist trying to find a way to share his vision of the world.
“At the time I was thinking I would never make it, but I wasn’t ready to give up making it big, I reflected that idea in the line ‘I’m just a kid from Brooklyn, trying to keep my dream alive,’ in the track,” he said. “Many of the songs from this collection are still dear to me. I remember writing this song and just letting go of all of my uncertainty at the time. I hope now, as we revisit it, others can listen and reflect on their own dreams.
To listen to “If I Were Superman” and other tracks from the collection visit gedalyasings.com/piano-vocal-songs.
