02/18/2020 04:00:02 PM
Some classics are meant to be heard in some kind of updated fashion, eh?
In time for Valentine's Day, Rick Price has recently teamed up with Morisette on the 2020 version of the former's classic hit, Heaven Knows.
Released last Friday, in time for the annual's most romantic day, the classic ballad is rearranged with a fuller sound and a more contemporary touch.
“The original recording of Heaven Knows is basically piano and voice only,” said the award-winning Australian singer-songwriter. “The new version is a duet and has a full band added with lush strings and background vocals. It was such a delight to record and I can’t wait for you to hear it.”
Morissette, on the other hand, gave the previous iteration a different spin with her adept and powerful vocals. The Asia’s Phoenix, who happens to be a Wish 107.5 Hall of Fame awardee, stayed true to the song’s enduring message of romantic longing while making sure to deliver a transcendent performance.
“Working on this track, RP and I kind of agreed that we didn't want to make the verses predictable, but to keep the chorus singable and heartfelt,” the Akin Ka Na Lang songstress shares. “He also allowed me to put my own flavor and twists into the melodies.”
Rick Price's latest collaboration comes just months after his partnership with Asia's songbird Regine Velaquez for the remake of “Nothing Can Stop Us Now.” According to the multi-platinum singer-songwriter, the duet was indeed monumental not only because it pays tribute to one of the biggest hits of his career, but also gives him a chance to revisit the song with a talented singer who knows how to interpret the material with precise emotional heft.
“Thankfully my record label Sony Music was able to put me in touch with Morissette,” quipped Price. “I fell in love with her voice. She made me cry: truly the voice of an angel. Morissette is a wonderfully talented artist and a delight to work with.”
The young diva, on the other hand, echoes Price's sentiments.
“Getting to work with an international music icon such as Rick Price is already such an honor, and with a song that I didn't only grow up to but should continually be passed on through generations,” said Morisette. “This project inspires and challenges me to appreciate and do different types of music.”
Hailed as one of the hottest romantic ballad hits in the '90s, Heaven Knows was originally released in 1992, and since then peaked at #6 on ARIA Singles Chart. In the Philippines, this beloved anthem became a staple adult contemporary smash with longevity that spans for more than 25 years. Resonating with music fans from opposite sides of the generation spectrum, young and old, the chart-topping tune is perfect for the season of love and romance this month.
While the song has reached unprecedented success for almost three decades, the songwriter himself admitted he has no idea why the song continues to make such mark.
“It’s hard to say why this song has stayed around for so long,” said Price. “It just seemed to strike a chord with so many people. I imagine almost every human being experienced heartbreak and loss at some point in their life and it’s comforting to know we are not alone in that process.”
The 2020 version of “Heaven Knows” is available now on Spotify and all music streaming and download platforms worldwide via Sony Music.
Author: slickmaster | © 2020 The SlickMaster's Files
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