I keep on fallin' in and out
Of love with you
I never loved someone
The way that I'm lovin' you
original midi at https://midisfree.com/download/alicia-keys-fallin-mid/#
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"Falling" and "Not my soul"
Two more entries into the #FearOfMu21c project, crowdsourcing the greatest singles of the 21st century. Here’s an index post.
Fallin' - Alicia Keys
"Fallin'" landed in the early days of autumn 2001, when we were all dazed and punchdrunk from the news. It's a straightforward relationship song, the love and the distance, the closeness and the moments when you just can't stand them.
There's gospel, there's a slow-building crescendo, there's a subtle sample from James Brown somewhere in the mix. And it's a great showcase for Alicia's skills - as pianist, singer, songwriter, producer. "The gospel fervour of lovesick righteousness", according to Entertainment Weakly. "Deep moments that come up and grab you", wrote the NME.
The album "Songs in A Minor" is almost flawless, follow-up "The Diary of Alicia Keys" might be even better. Alicia's continued to record and make great music; "Girl on fire" and "Underdog" exemplify her work in the subsequent decades.
Not my soul - Destiny Chukenyere
"Being in English, this song could fit straight onto a UK radio playlist. Being utterly brilliant, it won't."
Inspired by Beyoncé and Aretha Franklin, Destiny came up through Malta's many stage schools and young theatrical scene. With Matt Mercieca and Elton Zarb, she wrote a Motown throwback of extreme quality.
That voice! That quality! That presence! The song is simple enough to cut across language barriers - "they can take away good stuff, but they won't change me". Destiny owns the song every time she sings it. Inevitably, the winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015.
Destiny didn't rest on her laurels; between finishing her school exams, Destiny made the semi-finals of ITV's Got Talent, and appeared in the Senior Eurovision Song Contest in 2021; "Je me casse" was slightly stitched up by the producers.
After Eurovision '21, Destiny stepped back from showbiz to concentrate on her studies, which is perfectly understandable. We hope there is more to come from this talented young lady.
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What I wanna know baby
If what we had was good
How come you don't call me
Anymore?
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