Powerful People - Gino Vannelli Cover by RachelFlowers published on 2023-07-17T00:39:40Z I thought I’d like to share with you a cover I did back in 2021 while in the process of making my close-to-finished fourth album, "All That." One thing that gets me motivated to write songs in many styles are covering repertoire I’ve been checking out. I wanted to make my next album towards a jazzy, soulful edge like my favorite singer, Gino Vannelli. His early ‘70s albums from "Powerful People" to "Gist Of The Gemini" feature some jazzy, soulful, at times progressive combinations. I first heard Vannelli’s song “Powerful People” in an archived stream DJ Questlove did on The Roots YouTube page. I then listened to the full Vannelli album, and thought about covering the title song, including the jazzy instrumental break. A lot of the orchestral synth sounds were played on my Nord Grand 88. The synth bass was played on my Moog Little Phatty, the organ on my Nord C2D, the chimes on my Korg Grandstage 88, the drums using Session Drummer’s Modern Basic kit (I can’t remember if I played the midi drums on my Nord or Korg…) The drums were first, as I often changed tempos throughout the song, not only to give the music a live band feel, but to make sure everything is played tight like having an incredible band! I also studied a live recording of this song, which gave me the idea to extend the end of the vocal before the jazzy instrumental breakdown. Anyway, covering this song helped me write “If I Could Change The Past,” which is going to appear on my next album. I hope you enjoy this cover. Genre Rock Comment by David Damn, Rachel we seem to like a lot of the same music. Been following Gino since Gist of the Gemeni. 2023-12-10T00:02:45Z Comment by Phoenix Music Productions Digging it 👌 😎 2023-07-19T20:09:16Z Comment by jkashn excellent cover of Gino, Rachel - Always enjoyed how Gino and his brothers *massively* orchestrated their music, making all of their tunes very difficult to cover well. 2023-07-19T12:33:43Z Comment by gotrottin You bring so much love to the music. Rachel,you are a treasure! 2023-07-18T05:44:48Z Comment by PhilWatson11 Not surprised you're a Gino fan Rachel! You know genius when you hear it. Superbly played and sung! Gino would be so proud! ❤️ 2023-07-17T19:33:46Z Comment by sharon27 Excellent! 2023-07-17T14:12:24Z Comment by Robert Schindler Absolutely Fantastic!!! 2023-07-17T11:32:30Z Comment by Jubulus Damn, Is this song about killing rich people? Based. 2023-07-17T06:35:54Z Comment by namedins Rachel everything you do is over the top.!!! 2023-07-17T02:53:58Z Comment by Steve Brant Thank you fior transporting me back to the 70’s, Rachel! That’s a great cover! 2023-07-17T01:18:39Z Comment by Spastic Goofball kicking! 2023-07-17T00:53:49Z Comment by Spastic Goofball oh yeah! great Fender Rhodes sound 2023-07-17T00:50:27Z Comment by Spastic Goofball ok this part is a bit strange ... like a circus/carnival 2023-07-17T00:49:46Z Comment by Spastic Goofball I've never heard of Gino Vannelli ... but this track is very soulful, and I like the way you sing it! 2023-07-17T00:48:58Z