The newVirtual Chicago songSLAM remains open through May 31st at 5pm. Online audience members will vote with their dollars, starting at just $1, for their favorite team to win. The winning team’s composer will receive the first ever Chicago songSLAM commission prize: $1,000 commission from Fourth Coast Ensemble The funds that each team raises during the virtual event will be split 50/50 with the team and Fourth Coast Ensemble, who will use their portion to reinvest in future competitions and new art song initiatives.On May 31st, total funds raised will be announced on our website and social media, including the $1,000 commission prize.
TEAM #10
Michael R. Oldham, composer & pianist
Kristen Murray, vocalist
Sophie
Sophie
My darling, Sophie
Heaven is in your eyes
Lifetimes
Will not suffice, so
Eternally, I am yours
Labyrinths
Won’t keep you from me
I’ll find the surest route
Strong winds
Of change may wreck me
But I’ve got the
Will to carry through
Hear me out, Sophie
The truth just sounds so
Different when I take the time
To say it right
I’ll say it right to you
Give me time, Sophie
I’ll take every trip
Around the sun
With you
And that’s the truth
I’ll take that ride with you…
…if you let me,
Oh, Sophie
I always
Think you’re perfect
Never a flaw in sight
You can change yourself completely
And I will
Still kiss you goodnight
Tell me
What’s going through your mind
And I will tell you what’s on mine
I can settle
For the weather,
Or the time…
Still I’ll be with you
Sophie,
All your life.
Hmmm…
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Michael R. Oldham is a composer, pianist, artist, music director with the Second City’s national touring company, and plays/writes for theaters, cabarets, and anything that comes his way. He went to Berklee! You can stream albums/EPs of his music on all platforms! For more: check out michaelroldham.com or @WhoaItsMichaelO on Instagram/socials.
Kristen Murray has been performing in the Chicago area for the past decade. She has a background in choir directing and a love of all things choral music. She lives in the west suburbs with her husband and young daughter. In her free time she enjoys exploring nature with her daughter, reading, songwriting, and running.
The newVirtual Chicago songSLAM remains open through May 31st at 5pm. Online audience members will vote with their dollars, starting at just $1, for their favorite team to win. The winning team’s composer will receive the first ever Chicago songSLAM commission prize: $1,000 commission from Fourth Coast Ensemble The funds that each team raises during the virtual event will be split 50/50 with the team and Fourth Coast Ensemble, who will use their portion to reinvest in future competitions and new art song initiatives.On May 31st, total funds raised will be announced on our website and social media, including the $1,000 commission prize.
TEAM #10
Michael R. Oldham, composer & pianist
Kristen Murray, vocalist
Sophie
Sophie
My darling, Sophie
Heaven is in your eyes
Lifetimes
Will not suffice, so
Eternally, I am yours
Labyrinths
Won’t keep you from me
I’ll find the surest route
Strong winds
Of change may wreck me
But I’ve got the
Will to carry through
Hear me out, Sophie
The truth just sounds so
Different when I take the time
To say it right
I’ll say it right to you
Give me time, Sophie
I’ll take every trip
Around the sun
With you
And that’s the truth
I’ll take that ride with you…
…if you let me,
Oh, Sophie
I always
Think you’re perfect
Never a flaw in sight
You can change yourself completely
And I will
Still kiss you goodnight
Tell me
What’s going through your mind
And I will tell you what’s on mine
I can settle
For the weather,
Or the time…
Still I’ll be with you
Sophie,
All your life.
Hmmm…
---
Michael R. Oldham is a composer, pianist, artist, music director with the Second City’s national touring company, and plays/writes for theaters, cabarets, and anything that comes his way. He went to Berklee! You can stream albums/EPs of his music on all platforms! For more: check out michaelroldham.com or @WhoaItsMichaelO on Instagram/socials.
Kristen Murray has been performing in the Chicago area for the past decade. She has a background in choir directing and a love of all things choral music. She lives in the west suburbs with her husband and young daughter. In her free time she enjoys exploring nature with her daughter, reading, songwriting, and running.
