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Shane jackman. Shane jackman. Born in Salt Lake City Utah On January 27 th 1964 Father was Dallas Jackman Father was teacher of wildlife survival and biology Mother was Geraldine Rassmusen and a Dance teacher. Shane Jackman. From Fathers influence…. Mothers influence….
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Shane jackman • Born in Salt Lake City Utah • On January 27th 1964 • Father was Dallas Jackman • Father was teacher of wildlife survival and biology • Mother was Geraldine Rassmusen and a Dance teacher Shane Jackman
From Fathers influence… Mothers influence… • Love of the outdoors • Hiking • Backpacking • Skiing • Climbing • River Running • Biking • Outdoor team sports • Love and appreciation of the performing arts • Music • Dance Parents influence
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2nd oldest of 9 children Read scriptures to sibling Constantly playing guitar Growing up
Dan fogelberg John denver Favorite artists growing up…
Early career • Began studying fine arts • Went to Massachusetts • Played for coffee house crowds • 165 concerts a year • NACA mainstage showcase artist • Americana Top 40 • Number 23 on the Gavin Radio Chart
Feels that music and life are inseperable Music described as “sophisticoustic” From the west, but not western. About people, but not folk. Christian, but not gospel. Its okay to be ordinary people with struggles Anything great we achieve in spite of us, not because of us. Praised for lyrical ease and rich melodies His music
Wanted stability for family, moved back to Utah • and recorded his album Equilibrium in 2000 with Excel Entertainment Group • Shane was named Artist of the Year by his hometown Springville Utah at the Art City Celebration in 2003 • 2004 Freedom Festival Parades award for Best Musical Performance. • 2005 Shane recorded his album Sanctuary with Highway Records • He now lives in the Salt Lake area with his daughter Shaiann. Later career
Tender Mercies The Good Shipbuilder What I Did On My Summer Vacation Sanctuary Song histories and listening guides
Tender Mercies-history • Testimony of God and Christ • Expresses Shanes gratitude for the mercy the Lord grants • Sunlight streaming • Lords awareness and answers to prayers • Christssacrafice
0:00 The song starts out with a simple guitar harmony. 0:16 The first verse comes in with Shane Jackman singing about a few of the things that cause him to be amazed. 1:00The singing stops and the cello comes in playing a simple melody, different from the main melody, and moves us into the second verse. 1:12 Notice how the cello takes the lead between phrases. 1:12 Notice how the cello takes the lead between phrases. 2:14 The cello returns playing a counter melody. 2:39 Shane sings the third verse about how the Lord is always there for him. There is no cello at this point just the simple guitar melody. 3:13 Here it is just the voice and guitar, for a moment no cello, this puts an emphasis on the words “Oh how painfully” making them stand out from the rest of the verse. 3:13 Here it is just the voice and guitar, for a moment no cello, this puts an emphasis on the words “Oh how painfully” making them stand out from the rest of the verse. Tender mercies-listening guide
The Good shipbuilder-history • Ebenezer Bryce • Shipbuilder from Scotland • In Pine Valley Utah he built the oldest church still in use • That chapel will float in the rain, ride the wind, and never fall down.
0:00 The song starts with simple percussion then the guitar comes in with simple harmony. 0:09 Voice comes in as a soft echo “There ya go build a ship in the dessert, long way from the sea.” 1:04 This is the Chorus about the church built that will never fall down. 1:12 Dynamics increase and the electric guitar joins the original instruments, and lead us into the next verse 2:03 Just the band plays for a short time, electric guitar adds a unique flavor with some slides and slurs. 2:58 The guitar plays 3 notes outlining a triad then leads the rest of the band into the conclusion. Voices repeat the original echo from the beginning as well as echoing other lines from the song till it fades out. The Good shipbuilder-listening guide
What I Did on my summer vacation-history • Young love • Being on the road • Driving all night in the rain • Paperback adventures • Bathing in rivers • Sleeping on rocks
0:00 The song starts with a guitar and percussion intro. 0:13 The first verse starts with vocals by Shane Jackman. The guitar and percussion continue to play harmony and keep steady rhythm. 0:46 The guitar leads into chorus and a second singer joins Shane with harmony. 1:17 The electric guitar comes in with a solo over guitar and percussion 1:44 During this chorus the electric guitar underneath lends contrast to the first chorus. Shane is again joined by another vocalist singing harmony. 2:15 The bridge section with a new melody is sung by Shane and second vocalist What I did on my summer vacation-listening guide
Sanctuary-history • Mans search for a safe place, a sanctuary • James went to the sea • Early pioneers came west. • Dallas built a cabin • Shane went home
0:00 The guitar, electric guitar, and drums start the song with an intro. At the end of the phrase the guitar plays a motif that is repeated throughout the song. 0:40 The guitar leads into the second verse with the motif from the beginning. 1:02 The first chorus where Shane is joined by another vocalist singing harmony. 1:36 This chorus has more percussion then the previous verses. 1:50 A harmonica solo. The harmonica is played by Shane. 2:08 The fourth verse is joined by the Electric guitar. 2:24 An electric guitar solo that is accompanied by the guitar and drums. 3:02 The chorus is again sung by Shane and other vocalists only with more different harmony and some higher notes added. 3:24 Another harmonica solo accompanied by the guitar and percussion. 3:47 The conclusion is led out by the guitar accompanied by the percussion. Sanctuary-listening guide