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SHANE JACKMAN
SHANE JACKMAN
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
PARENTS INFLUENCE
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
GROWING UP Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints 2nd oldest of 9 children Read scriptures to sibling Constantly playing guitar
FAVORITE ARTISTS GROWING UP…
DAN FOGELBERG JOHN DENVER
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
HIS MUSIC 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
LATER CAREER
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.
SONG HISTORIES AND LISTENING GUIDES Tender Mercies The Good Shipbuilder What I Did On My Summer Vacation Sanctuary
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
Christs sacrafice
TENDER MERCIES-LISTENING GUIDE 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. 1:00 The 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.
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.
THE GOOD SHIPBUILDER-LISTENING GUIDE 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.
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
WHAT I DID ON MY SUMMER VACATION-LISTENING GUIDE 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
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
SANCTUARY-LISTENING GUIDE 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.